NVIDIA has officially launched its latest stable driver, version 560.35.03, for Linux users, incorporating crucial updates and fixes. This marks the debut of the 560 series as a stable release, consolidating enhancements from previous versions 560.28.03 and 560.31.02, which were introduced in late July and early August.
Key features of the 560.35.03 driver include:
Default GPU Kernel Modules: For compatible GPUs, the driver now defaults to open GPU kernel modules.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support: Enhancements for VRR on Wayland for pre-Volta GPUs have been included.
Resolved Issues:
- DVI Output Bug: Fixes a problem introduced in version 555.58 where certain DVI outputs failed to work with HDMI monitors.
- KDE Plasma Shell Freeze: Addresses an issue where KDE Plasma Shell would freeze when hovering over or opening applets in Wayland compositor mode.
- Wayland Direct Scanout Freeze: Corrects a bug causing display freezes during Wayland direct scanout across multiple monitors.
- Kernel Crash Fix: Resolves kernel crashes that occurred during KMS operations through DRM when the nvidia_drm module was loaded with modeset=0.
This release aims to enhance the overall stability and performance of NVIDIA drivers for Linux users, particularly for those utilizing Wayland compositors.
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