It sounds like you're encountering an issue where the Nvidia drivers are not properly loading, and the system defaults to using the `fbdev` driver. To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
1. **Update the system:** Make sure your system is fully up to date. Run the following commands to update your package list and upgrade the system: ```bash sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade sudo apt dist-upgrade ``` 2. **Install or reinstall Nvidia drivers:** Ubuntu 16.10 may not automatically install the correct Nvidia drivers for your GTX 1060. You can install them manually by running: ```bash sudo apt install nvidia-driver-375 ``` This command installs the recommended Nvidia driver for your GPU. If you need a newer driver, check the available options or consider adding a PPA to get the latest drivers. 3. **Check for Secure Boot:** If Secure Boot is enabled, it might prevent the Nvidia drivers from loading correctly. To disable Secure Boot, restart your system, enter the BIOS/UEFI settings, and turn off Secure Boot. 4. **Reconfigure Xorg:** If the Xorg configuration is not working properly, you may need to reconfigure it: ```bash sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg ``` 5. **Blacklist Nouveau:** The open-source Nouveau driver might conflict with the Nvidia driver. To disable it, create a configuration file: ```bash sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf ``` Then, add the following lines: ``` blacklist nouveau options nouveau modeset=0 ``` After saving the file, regenerate the initramfs: ```bash sudo update-initramfs -u ``` 6. **Update the initramfs:** After installing or updating the Nvidia drivers, update the initramfs: ```bash sudo update-initramfs -u ``` 7. **Reboot:** Finally, reboot your system: ```bash sudo reboot ``` After following these steps, your system should boot properly with the Nvidia drivers, and you shouldn't need the `nomodeset` kernel option anymore. If you're still facing issues, check the Xorg logs (`/var/log/Xorg.0.log`) for any additional clues. ** Attachment added: "https://inshotproapps.com/"; https://inshotproapps.com/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1638860 Title: Ubuntu 16.10 can't boot properly with Nvidia GTX 1060 Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Expired Bug description: Ubuntu 16.10 can't boot properly with Nvidia GTX 1060. Xorg repeatedly tries and fails to start. I have to add kernel option 'nomodeset' to get a desktop. Then it's just using fbdev :( To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1638860/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
