Linux Mint 18 Install issues : 2080

Hello,

Hoping to get some assistance. I have a brand new setup with fresh install of Linux Mint 18 x64, I have installed SLI RTX 2080 series cards with NVLINK bridge…

Upon installing drivers 410 and also 415 the machine reboots and then crashes into an endless loop of “crashed”.

I am hoping someone can assist? I am using the PPA option via the driver manager when attempting to install driver versions. again I have tried both 410, 415 with no luck. Thanks

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