after installing nvidia driver it says that couldn't load the nvidia kernel's module.
Do i have to install CUDA even if it doesn't recognize the nvidia screen ?

also i have NVIDIA GT 540M CUDA 1GB, but i tried your method but it failed :(

if the reboot won't work, it's better to run

to switch off the computer instead of using the hardware button.
Btw what "scottm99" said should work properly.

i've got the same problem too.
i tried many ways but i still can't install gt540m and it's 1gb CUDA.

hi everybody hope have some fun

I've a backtrack 5 r1. I've installed the 32bit version because the 64bit version was causing me problems (my computer is an acer 64bit).
I've installed the nvidia driver for my gt540m but it gets:...