# Nvidia-dkms-460 Error

**URL:** <https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424>\
**Category:** Linux\
**Created:** [March 26, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424 "2021-03-26T08:38:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![himungan](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@himungan](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/himungan)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/1 "2021-03-26T08:38:22Z")

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I have not relaized If this error was issued. I face the same problem with the other version also (450,440 etc). When i command `sudo apt install nvidia-driver-460` the output is as below;

Reading package lists… Done  
Building dependency tree  
Reading state information… Done  
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:  
libfprint-2-tod1  
Use ‘sudo apt autoremove’ to remove it.  
The following additional packages will be installed:  
libnvidia-cfg1-460 libnvidia-common-460 libnvidia-compute-460  
libnvidia-compute-460:i386 libnvidia-decode-460 libnvidia-decode-460:i386  
libnvidia-encode-460 libnvidia-encode-460:i386 libnvidia-extra-460  
libnvidia-fbc1-460 libnvidia-fbc1-460:i386 libnvidia-gl-460  
libnvidia-gl-460:i386 libnvidia-ifr1-460 libnvidia-ifr1-460:i386  
nvidia-compute-utils-460 nvidia-dkms-460 nvidia-kernel-common-460  
nvidia-kernel-source-460 nvidia-prime nvidia-settings nvidia-utils-460  
xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460  
The following packages will be REMOVED:  
libnvidia-cfg1-450 libnvidia-common-450 libnvidia-compute-450  
libnvidia-compute-450:i386 libnvidia-decode-450 libnvidia-decode-450:i386  
libnvidia-encode-450 libnvidia-encode-450:i386 libnvidia-extra-450  
libnvidia-fbc1-450 libnvidia-fbc1-450:i386 libnvidia-gl-450  
libnvidia-gl-450:i386 libnvidia-ifr1-450 libnvidia-ifr1-450:i386  
xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-450  
The following NEW packages will be installed:  
libnvidia-cfg1-460 libnvidia-common-460 libnvidia-compute-460  
libnvidia-compute-460:i386 libnvidia-decode-460 libnvidia-decode-460:i386  
libnvidia-encode-460 libnvidia-encode-460:i386 libnvidia-extra-460  
libnvidia-fbc1-460 libnvidia-fbc1-460:i386 libnvidia-gl-460  
libnvidia-gl-460:i386 libnvidia-ifr1-460 libnvidia-ifr1-460:i386  
nvidia-compute-utils-460 nvidia-dkms-460 nvidia-driver-460  
nvidia-kernel-common-460 nvidia-kernel-source-460 nvidia-prime  
nvidia-settings nvidia-utils-460 xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460  
0 upgraded, 24 newly installed, 16 to remove and 0 not upgraded.  
Need to get 0 B/176 MB of archives.  
After this operation, 98.9 MB of additional disk space will be used.  
Do you want to continue? [Y/n] y  
(Reading database … 286326 files and directories currently installed.)  
Removing xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-450 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-cfg1-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-ifr1-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-gl-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-ifr1-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-gl-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-common-450 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-encode-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-decode-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-compute-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-encode-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-decode-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-compute-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-extra-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-fbc1-450:i386 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Removing libnvidia-fbc1-450:amd64 (450.102.04-0ubuntu0.20.04.2) …  
Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-cfg1-460:amd64.  
(Reading database … 286186 files and directories currently installed.)  
Preparing to unpack …/00-libnvidia-cfg1-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_amd64.de  
b …  
Unpacking libnvidia-cfg1-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-common-460.  
Preparing to unpack …/01-libnvidia-common-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_all.de  
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Unpacking libnvidia-common-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-compute-460:amd64.  
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.deb …  
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Unpacking libnvidia-compute-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-decode-460:amd64.  
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Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-extra-460:amd64.  
Preparing to unpack …/08-libnvidia-extra-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_amd64.d  
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Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-fbc1-460:amd64.  
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Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-gl-460:i386.  
Preparing to unpack …/11-libnvidia-gl-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_i386.deb .  
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Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-gl-460:amd64.  
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Selecting previously unselected package libnvidia-ifr1-460:i386.  
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Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-compute-utils-460.  
Preparing to unpack …/15-nvidia-compute-utils-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_am  
d64.deb …  
Unpacking nvidia-compute-utils-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-kernel-source-460.  
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Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-kernel-common-460.  
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d64.deb …  
Unpacking nvidia-kernel-common-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-dkms-460.  
Preparing to unpack …/18-nvidia-dkms-460\_460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1\_amd64.deb .  
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Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-utils-460.  
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Selecting previously unselected package xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460.  
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.1\_amd64.deb …  
Unpacking xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-driver-460.  
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Unpacking nvidia-driver-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-prime.  
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Unpacking nvidia-prime (0.8.16~0.20.04.1) …  
Selecting previously unselected package nvidia-settings.  
Preparing to unpack …/23-nvidia-settings\_460.39-0ubuntu0.20.04.1\_amd64.deb …  
Unpacking nvidia-settings (460.39-0ubuntu0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-common-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-fbc1-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-fbc1-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-prime (0.8.16~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-compute-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-compute-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-kernel-common-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)  
Setting up libnvidia-cfg1-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-kernel-source-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-gl-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-gl-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-settings (460.39-0ubuntu0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-extra-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-utils-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-decode-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-decode-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-ifr1-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-ifr1-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up nvidia-compute-utils-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Warning: The home dir /nonexistent you specified can’t be accessed: No such file  
or directory  
Adding system user `nvidia-persistenced' (UID 126) ... Adding new group `nvidia-persistenced’ (GID 133) …  
Adding new user `nvidia-persistenced' (UID 126) with group `nvidia-persistenced’  
…  
Not creating home directory `/nonexistent’.  
Setting up nvidia-dkms-460 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)  
INFO:Enable nvidia  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/dell\_latitude  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/lenovo\_thinkpad  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/put\_your\_quirks\_here  
Loading new nvidia-460.67 DKMS files…  
Building for 5.8.0-48-generic  
Building for architecture x86\_64  
Building initial module for 5.8.0-48-generic  
ERROR: Cannot create report: [Errno 17] File exists: ‘/var/crash/nvidia-dkms-460  
.0.crash’  
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 5.8.0-48-generic (x86\_64)  
Consult /var/lib/dkms/nvidia/460.67/build/make.log for more information.  
dpkg: error processing package nvidia-dkms-460 (–configure):  
installed nvidia-dkms-460 package post-installation script subprocess returned  
error exit status 10  
Setting up libnvidia-encode-460:amd64 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
Setting up libnvidia-encode-460:i386 (460.67-0ubuntu0~0.20.04.1) …  
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of nvidia-driver-460:  
nvidia-driver-460 depends on nvidia-dkms-460 (\<= 460.67-1); however:  
Package nvidia-dkms-460 is not configured yet.  
nvidia-driver-460 depends on nvidia-dkms-460 (\>= 460.67); however:  
Package nvidia-dkms-460 is not configured yet.

dpkg: error processing package nvidia-driver-460 (–configure):  
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured  
No apport report written because the error message indicates its a followup erro  
r from a previous failure.  
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.64ubuntu1) …  
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.36.0-1ubuntu1) …  
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.31-0ubuntu9.2) …  
Processing triggers for man-db (2.9.1-1) …  
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.24-1ubuntu3) …  
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools (0.136ubuntu6.4) …  
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-48-generic  
Errors were encountered while processing:  
nvidia-dkms-460  
nvidia-driver-460  
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

I will be very grateful if you help me to solve this issue.

Thank you in advance.

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/2 "2021-03-26T09:16:23Z")

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> [@himungan](#):
>
> /var/lib/dkms/nvidia/460.67/build/make.log

Please provide that file.  
Are the linux-headers installed? (linux-headers-5.8.0-48-generic).  
Please also run `nvidia-bug-report.sh` as root and attach the resulting file here.  
I suspect a compiler mismatch.

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**Author:** ![himungan](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@himungan](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/himungan)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/3 "2021-03-26T11:18:10Z")

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here is nvidia-bug-report: [nvidia-bug-report.log](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/uploads/short-url/jEoJLEnBAQM08DV30vFkJSxKXes.log) (3.3 MB)

And it seems linux-headers are install as i see. You can verify in picture below;

 ![Screenshot from 2021-03-26 13-54-50](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/nvidia/original/3X/b/1/b1df5696b3e95400072450f2ef8ae1437e648782.png)

Thank you for your replying

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/4 "2021-03-26T12:01:57Z")

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> gcc version 6.4.0 20180424 (Ubuntu 6.4.0-17ubuntu1)

> \*\*\* /proc/version  
> \*\*\* ls: -r–r–r-- 1 root root 0 2021-03-26 11:05:06.306296949 +0300 /proc/version  
> Linux version 5.8.0-48-generic (buildd@lgw01-amd64-008) (gcc (Ubuntu 9.3.0-17ubuntu1~20.04) 9.3.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ubuntu) 2.34) #54~20.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Sat Mar 20 13:40:25 UTC 2021

As suspected a compiler mismatch. Your kernel was built with gcc v.9.3. But you try to compile the kernel module with 6.4.  
Please switch cc and gcc to 9.3 using `update-alternatives`.

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**Author:** ![himungan](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@himungan](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/himungan)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/5 "2021-03-26T12:33:19Z")

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I am new in ubuntu. So could you tell me that how can i update kernel module by using `update-alternatives`

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/6 "2021-03-26T14:04:31Z")

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You need to set the compiler to the right version (9.3). This will be used to build your kernel modules.  
First get an overview what is set on your system:

```
ls -l /usr/bin/cc*
ls -l /usr/bin/gcc*
ls -l /usr/bin/g++*

update-alternatives --display cc
update-alternatives --display c++

```

Then set the alternative accordingly.  
in example:

> ```
> update-alternatives --set cc gcc-9
> update-alternatives --set c++ g++-9
> 
> ```

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/7 "2021-05-05T06:26:16Z")

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Hello, I’m facing the exact same issue in PopOS 20.10(based on ubuntu 20.10). Can you confirm if this is the correct answer as in some forums it’s mentioned the issue is because of the change in kernel version from 5.10 to 5.11 generic in Debian?  
Link to forum: [Bug #1906131 “No rule to make target 'scripts/module.lds' while ...” : Bugs : linux package : Ubuntu](https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1906131)

ALso what’s written in the forum is true, can when can we expect Nvidia to ship updated drivers for kernel 5.11 onwards?  
Thanks in advance

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/8 "2021-05-05T06:30:07Z")

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To compile the driver the compiler version must match the version the kernel was built.  
The module.lds Ubuntu packaging bug is fixed for drivers 5.11.13+.

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/9 "2021-05-05T06:35:04Z")

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Ok. So I just need to change the gcc and g++ compiler versions?  
update-alternatives --set cc gcc-9  
update-alternatives --set c++ g+±9  
In the above commands shall I install these versions and then provide their absolute paths right?

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/10 "2021-05-05T07:02:57Z")

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Actually the answers are already in this thread…  
However:  
`cat /proc/version`  
will show you the compiler version the kernel was built with.  
Most likely this version is already installed on your system.  
Follow my instructions in this thread to verify your systems state and then set the correct compiler version:

> [@Mart](#):
>
> You need to set the compiler to the right version (9.3). This will be used to build your kernel modules.  
> First get an overview what is set on your system:
> 
> ```auto
> ls -l /usr/bin/cc*
> ls -l /usr/bin/gcc*
> ls -l /usr/bin/g++*
> 
> update-alternatives --display cc
> update-alternatives --display c++
> 
> ```
> 
> Then set the alternative accordingly.  
> in example:
> 
> > ```auto
> > update-alternatives --set cc gcc-9
> > 
> > ```
> 
> update-alternatives --set c++ g+±9
> 
> > ```auto
> > 
> > ```

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/11 "2021-05-05T07:46:00Z")

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when I run command: update-alternatives --set cc gcc-9  
update-alternatives: error: alternative path is not absolute as it should be: gcc-9

and when I run command providing absolute path: update-alternatives --set cc /usr/bin/gcc-9  
I get the following error message:  
update-alternatives: error: alternative /usr/bin/gcc-9 for cc not registered; not setting

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/12 "2021-05-05T08:08:48Z")

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`man update-alternatives`

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/13 "2021-05-05T10:04:54Z")

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> [@Mart](#):
>
> update-alternatives

After changing the gcc and g++ verison, i’m still getting the same error while updating packages.

Here’s the error log:  
Setting up nvidia-dkms-460 (460.73.01-0ubuntu1) …  
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)

A modprobe blacklist file has been created at /etc/modprobe.d to prevent Nouveau  
from loading. This can be reverted by deleting the following file:  
/etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-graphics-drivers.conf

A new initrd image has also been created. To revert, please regenerate your  
initrd by running the following command after deleting the modprobe.d file:  
`/usr/sbin/initramfs -u`

* * *

\*\*\* Reboot your computer and verify that the NVIDIA graphics driver can \*\*\*  
\*\*\* be loaded. \*\*\*

* * *

INFO:Enable nvidia  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/put\_your\_quirks\_here  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/dell\_latitude  
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/lenovo\_thinkpad  
Removing old nvidia-460.73.01 DKMS files…

* * *

## Deleting module version: 460.73.01 completely from the DKMS tree.

Done.  
Loading new nvidia-460.73.01 DKMS files…  
Building for 5.11.0-7614-generic  
Building for architecture x86\_64  
Building initial module for 5.11.0-7614-generic  
ERROR (dkms apport): kernel package linux-headers-5.11.0-7614-generic is not supported  
Error! Application of patch disable\_fstack-clash-protection\_fcf-protection.patch failed.  
Check /var/lib/dkms/nvidia/460.73.01/build/ for more information.  
dpkg: error processing package nvidia-dkms-460 (–configure):  
installed nvidia-dkms-460 package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 6  
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools (0.137ubuntu12) …  
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.11.0-7614-generic  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_gpu\_info.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_gpu\_info.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_ta.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_sos.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_toc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_asd.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_ta.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_asd.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_sos.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_rlc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_mec2.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_mec.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_rlc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_mec2.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_mec.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_me.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_pfp.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_ce.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_rlc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_mec2.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_mec.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_me.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_pfp.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_ce.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_sdma.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_sdma.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_sdma.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/sienna\_cichlid\_mes.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/navi10\_mes.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_vcn.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_vcn.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_vcn.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_smc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus\_smc.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/dimgrey\_cavefish\_dmcub.bin for module amdgpu  
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/vangogh\_dmcub.bin for module amdgpu  
kernelstub.Config : INFO Looking for configuration…  
kernelstub : INFO System information:

```
OS:..................Pop!_OS 20.10
Root partition:....../dev/sda3
Root FS UUID:........56469e35-7b80-49c9-bbde-6bca52eb7f05
ESP Path:............/boot/efi
ESP Partition:......./dev/sda2
ESP Partition #:.....2
NVRAM entry #:.......-1
Boot Variable #:.....0000
Kernel Boot Options:.quiet loglevel=0 systemd.show_status=false splash
Kernel Image Path:.../boot/vmlinuz-5.11.0-7614-generic
Initrd Image Path:.../boot/initrd.img-5.11.0-7614-generic
Force-overwrite:.....False

```

kernelstub.Installer : INFO Copying Kernel into ESP  
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Copying initrd.img into ESP  
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Setting up loader.conf configuration  
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Making entry file for Pop!\_OS  
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Backing up old kernel  
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Making entry file for Pop!\_OS  
Errors were encountered while processing:  
nvidia-dkms-460  
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) exit:100  
base)

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**Author:** ![Mart](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@Mart](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/Mart)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/14 "2021-05-05T10:50:28Z")

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Please run `nvidia-bug-report.sh` as root and attach the resulting file here.

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**Author:** ![mrodsilva](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@mrodsilva](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/mrodsilva)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/15 "2021-05-05T13:00:54Z")

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Hi,

I have the exact same problem as @eternal_observer.

Please find attached my bug-report file.

Thanks[nvidia-bug-report.log.gz](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/uploads/short-url/dCUJJPngMPC0Xc2tXByv4W6I7hz.gz) (373.9 KB)

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/16 "2021-05-05T13:02:39Z")

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[nvidia-bug-report.log.gz](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/uploads/short-url/mzrG4X1gMCLhnBxEc3pbZjUunOe.gz) (122.3 KB) Here’s the bug report.

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**Author:** ![eternal\_observer](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@eternal\_observer](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/eternal_observer)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/17 "2021-05-05T13:03:17Z")

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which Linux distro and kernel are you using?

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**Author:** ![mrodsilva](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@mrodsilva](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/mrodsilva)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/18 "2021-05-05T13:07:05Z")

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`Linux version 5.11.0-7614-generic (buildd@lgw01-amd64-025) (gcc (Ubuntu 10.2.0-13ubuntu1) 10.2.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ubuntu) 2.35.1) #15~1618626693~20.10~ecb25cd-Ubuntu SMP Thu Apr 22 16:00:45 UTC`

**pop!\_os 20.10**

```
Configurando nvidia-dkms-460 (460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1) ...
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
INFO:Enable nvidia
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/lenovo_thinkpad
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/put_your_quirks_here
DEBUG:Parsing /usr/share/ubuntu-drivers-common/quirks/dell_latitude
Removing old nvidia-460.73.01 DKMS files...

------------------------------
Deleting module version: 460.73.01
completely from the DKMS tree.
------------------------------
Done.
Loading new nvidia-460.73.01 DKMS files...
Building for 5.11.0-7614-generic
Building for architecture x86_64
Building initial module for 5.11.0-7614-generic
ERROR (dkms apport): kernel package linux-headers-5.11.0-7614-generic is not supported
Error! Application of patch disable_fstack-clash-protection_fcf-protection.patch failed.
Check /var/lib/dkms/nvidia/460.73.01/build/ for more information.
dpkg: erro ao processar o pacote nvidia-dkms-460 (--configure):
 o subprocesso instalado, do pacote nvidia-dkms-460, o script post-installation retornou erro do status de saída 6
A processar 'triggers' para initramfs-tools (0.137ubuntu12) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.11.0-7614-generic
cryptsetup: WARNING: Resume target cryptswap uses a key file
kernelstub.Config : INFO Looking for configuration...
kernelstub : INFO System information: 

    OS:..................Pop!_OS 20.10
    Root partition:....../dev/nvme0n1p3
    Root FS UUID:........015ce176-42c3-4dd6-90b2-8596250e43e3
    ESP Path:............/boot/efi
    ESP Partition:......./dev/nvme0n1p1
    ESP Partition #:.....1
    NVRAM entry #:.......-1
    Boot Variable #:.....0000
    Kernel Boot Options:.quiet loglevel=0 systemd.show_status=false splash
    Kernel Image Path:.../boot/vmlinuz-5.11.0-7614-generic
    Initrd Image Path:.../boot/initrd.img-5.11.0-7614-generic
    Force-overwrite:.....False

kernelstub.Installer : INFO Copying Kernel into ESP
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Copying initrd.img into ESP
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Setting up loader.conf configuration
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Making entry file for Pop!_OS
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Backing up old kernel
kernelstub.Installer : INFO Making entry file for Pop!_OS
Erros foram encontrados durante o processamento de:
 nvidia-dkms-460
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

```

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**Author:** ![mrodsilva](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@mrodsilva](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/mrodsilva)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/19 "2021-05-05T13:13:57Z")

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From pop!\_os store update process I’ve got the following message:

```
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
  nvidia-driver-460: Dependency: nvidia-kernel-source-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed
                     Dependency: libnvidia-extra-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed
                     Dependency: nvidia-compute-utils-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed
                     Dependency: nvidia-utils-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed
                     Dependency: xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed
                     Dependency: libnvidia-cfg1-460 (= 460.67-1pop0~1616430777~20.10~71e1ad1) but 460.73.01-0ubuntu0.20.10.1 is to be installed

```

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**Author:** ![discomoose](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/forums/profile-default-devtalk-84.png) [@discomoose](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/u/discomoose)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424/20 "2021-05-05T13:20:12Z")

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I had a similar issue and this suggested reinstall helped:

> **[DKMS errors with nvidia-dkms-460](https://www.reddit.com/r/pop_os/comments/n59ksz/dkms_errors_with_nvidiadkms460/)**
>
> I encountered the following error message while update nvidia driver
> 
> dpkg: error processing package nvidia-dkms-460 (--configure):
> installed nvidia-dkms-460 package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 6
> dpkg:...

[Next page](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-dkms-460-error/173424.md?page=2)
