Cannot start blender with GPU #70981

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Dinh Tu · 2019-10-21T05:34:08+02:00

Dinh Tu commented

2019-10-21 05:34:08 +02:00

System Information
Operating system: Ubuntu16.04
Graphics card: Geforce Gtx 1080 ti

Blender Version
Broken: 2.80 (latest version on the Home page)
Worked: None

Short description of error
I cannot start the executable file from the tar package downloaded from Blender page.
My driver is nvidia-384 (version 384.130)
It tells that OpenGL 3.3 or higher is required.
But after updated the driver to 430.29 (installed from source, via apt install), this error still occurred (see the crash.txt for detail)

I tried to install the driver version 430.50 from NVIDIA home page (*.run file), but it gives me the error: "You appear to be running an X server; please exit X before installing). I searched for some solutions and follow but still no help.

I tried install Blender 2.76 from source (via apt install), and using my original driver (nvidia-384) but it also failed. See the blender-2.76_crash.txt for detail.

How can I launch Blender 2.8 using my GPU?

crash.txt

blender-2.76_crash.txt

**System Information** Operating system: Ubuntu16.04 Graphics card: Geforce Gtx 1080 ti **Blender Version** Broken: 2.80 (latest version on the Home page) Worked: None **Short description of error** I cannot start the executable file from the tar package downloaded from Blender page. My driver is nvidia-384 (version 384.130) It tells that OpenGL 3.3 or higher is required. But after updated the driver to 430.29 (installed from source, via apt install), this error still occurred (see the crash.txt for detail) I tried to install the driver version 430.50 from NVIDIA home page (*.run file), but it gives me the error: "You appear to be running an X server; please exit X before installing). I searched for some solutions and follow but still no help. I tried install Blender 2.76 from source (via apt install), and using my original driver (nvidia-384) but it also failed. See the blender-2.76_crash.txt for detail. How can I launch Blender 2.8 using my GPU? [crash.txt](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F7843091/crash.txt) [blender-2.76_crash.txt](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F7843090/blender-2.76_crash.txt)

Dinh Tu commented

2019-10-21 05:34:08 +02:00

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Pinus commented

2019-10-21 17:01:31 +02:00

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Pinus commented

2019-10-21 17:01:31 +02:00

No problems here with Linux Mint 18.3 (Ubuntu Xenial 16.04) with Nvidia GTX 1070 and 384.xxx driver.
Try the latest Blender-Version of 2.81 : https://builder.blender.org/download/

No problems here with Linux Mint 18.3 (Ubuntu Xenial 16.04) with Nvidia GTX 1070 and 384.xxx driver. Try the latest Blender-Version of 2.81 : https://builder.blender.org/download/

noki paike commented

2019-10-21 21:38:07 +02:00

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noki paike commented

2019-10-21 21:38:07 +02:00

maybe ubuntu, and in particular the drivers are too old here ...

Pinus commented

2019-10-22 00:45:42 +02:00

@ noki
no, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial is a LTS-Version.
Mint 18.3 based on 16.04, and Blender 2.80 and 2.81 work here without any problems with Nvidia 384.130.
Im wondering why Dinh get a warning about OpenGL Version ??? (broken driver installation?)

@ dinh
does your GTX 1080 work on Win 8.1 or 10?
Wich Kernel is installed on your Ubuntu 16.04?

Test-Szenario: Download Ubuntu Studio 19.10-64bit iso image, and run Linux from this Live CD/DVD
(or better from a Live USB-Stick) and start Blender 2.80, and then please report the result, thx.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.10/release/

@ noki no, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial is a LTS-Version. Mint 18.3 based on 16.04, and Blender 2.80 and 2.81 work here without any problems with Nvidia 384.130. Im wondering why Dinh get a warning about OpenGL Version ??? (broken driver installation?) @ dinh does your GTX 1080 work on Win 8.1 or 10? Wich Kernel is installed on your Ubuntu 16.04? Test-Szenario: Download Ubuntu Studio 19.10-64bit iso image, and run Linux from this Live CD/DVD (or better from a Live USB-Stick) and start Blender 2.80, and then please report the result, thx. http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.10/release/

Pinus commented

2019-10-22 01:24:41 +02:00

@ Dinh
try running blender with --debug-gpu-force-workarounds => and start Blender again.

Important question, do you use a Notebook/Laptop with Hybrid-Graphic ?

With this command you can check the X-Server: grep glx /var/log/Xorg.0.log => please report the result.

@ Dinh try running blender with **--debug-gpu-force-workarounds** => and start Blender again. Important question, do you use a Notebook/Laptop with Hybrid-Graphic ? With this command you can check the X-Server: **grep glx /var/log/Xorg.0.log** => please report the result.

noki paike commented

2019-10-22 01:41:16 +02:00

@Pinus I think there is little to do here if it fails to update drivers.....

@dviettu if you are on a hybrid gpu machine, then start blender like this

DRI_PRIME=1 ./blender

@Pinus I think there is little to do here if it fails to update drivers..... @dviettu if you are on a hybrid gpu machine, then start blender like this ``` DRI_PRIME=1 ./blender ```

Dinh Tu commented

2019-10-28 04:55:33 +01:00

Dear @Pinus , @nokipaike ,
Thank you for your suggestions.

My environment is a Desktop PC, which is a hybrid gpu machine (2 Geforce Gtx 1080 ti cards).
I try the command suggested by noki : DRI_PRIME=1 ./blender
But it still gave the same error.

The output of the command: grep glx /var/log/Xorg.0.log:

[657792.409] (II) LoadModule: "glx"
[657792.410] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so
[657792.410] (II) Module glx: vendor="X.Org Foundation"

About the Live Ubuntu, I'm sorry but I cannot try this suggestion. Because my PC is in a server room, and I cannot work directly with it. I used VNC to work remotely with it. Does this cause any problem?

My PC's kernel version is: 4.15.0-51-generic

Dear @Pinus , @nokipaike , Thank you for your suggestions. My environment is a Desktop PC, which is a hybrid gpu machine (2 Geforce Gtx 1080 ti cards). I try the command suggested by noki : **DRI_PRIME=1 ./blender** But it still gave the same error. The output of the command: **grep glx /var/log/Xorg.0.log**: > [657792.409] (II) LoadModule: "glx" > [657792.410] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so > [657792.410] (II) Module glx: vendor="X.Org Foundation" About the Live Ubuntu, I'm sorry but I cannot try this suggestion. Because my PC is in a server room, and I cannot work directly with it. **I used VNC to work remotely with it**. Does this cause any problem? My PC's kernel version is: **4.15.0-51-generic**

Pinus commented

2019-10-28 14:18:17 +01:00

@ Dinh
Access via VNC should not be the problem. For me, this still looks like a driver problem.

But first try it again with the latest version of 2.81 Beta (from today)

You have full control over the server with the Ubuntu installation?
If so, then try the following, but be careful and make a backup (timeshift):

http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/how-to-install-latest-nvidia-drivers-in-linux

and here you can find additional information:
https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa

@ Dinh Access via VNC should not be the problem. For me, this still looks like a driver problem. But first try it again with the latest version of 2.81 Beta (from today) You have full control over the server with the Ubuntu installation? If so, then try the following, but be careful and make a backup (timeshift): http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/how-to-install-latest-nvidia-drivers-in-linux and here you can find additional information: https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa

Dinh Tu commented

2019-11-01 03:53:16 +01:00

@Pinus ,

I tried with the version 2.81 Beta but it still gave the same error.

I also tried updated the driver to nvidia-430 version followed http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/how-to-install-latest-nvidia-drivers-in-linux, but it does not help either (still that error).

I can use GPUs to train Neural Network model (with CUDA installed) normally. But I think somehow that Blender could not recognize my GPUs, I don't know why ...

@Pinus , I tried with the version 2.81 Beta but it still gave the same error. I also tried updated the driver to nvidia-430 version followed http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/how-to-install-latest-nvidia-drivers-in-linux, but it does not help either (still that error). I can use GPUs to train Neural Network model (with CUDA installed) normally. But I think somehow that Blender could not recognize my GPUs, I don't know why ...

Pinus commented

2019-11-01 13:49:30 +01:00

@dviettu
so as not to overlook the obvious, have you selected in Preferences => System => Cycle Render Devices => CUDA
both graphics cards?

Is your Linux system running in a virtual machine? (VM-Ware or VirtualBox)

Are the two GPUs connected in SLI mode (physical bridge and / or per driver)? (does not realy work in Linux)

Have you ever tried/selected the Nouveau driver?

I have no idea why your GPU is not recognized, I suspect that something may have failed with your Nvidia driver installation. You could try to completely remove the Nvidia driver from the system (purge) and clean all installation directories manually; But beware that is not trivial, if you do it wrong you destroy your system. Do a back-up with timeshift!

If that does not help, then you can only reinstall Ubuntu, or better Mint ;-)

Here are a few infos about Blender and GPU:
https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/render/cycles/gpu_rendering.html

Maybe one of the Blender developers has an idea ...

@dviettu so as not to overlook the obvious, have you selected in Preferences => System => Cycle Render Devices => CUDA both graphics cards? Is your Linux system running in a virtual machine? (VM-Ware or VirtualBox) Are the two GPUs connected in SLI mode (physical bridge and / or per driver)? (does not realy work in Linux) Have you ever tried/selected the Nouveau driver? I have no idea why your GPU is not recognized, I suspect that something may have failed with your Nvidia driver installation. You could try to completely remove the Nvidia driver from the system (purge) and clean all installation directories manually; But beware that is not trivial, if you do it wrong you destroy your system. Do a back-up with timeshift! If that does not help, then you can only reinstall Ubuntu, or better Mint ;-) Here are a few infos about Blender and GPU: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/render/cycles/gpu_rendering.html Maybe one of the Blender developers has an idea ...

Bastien Montagne was assigned by Pinus

2019-11-01 13:52:08 +01:00

Bastien Montagne commented

2019-11-01 14:31:11 +01:00

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Bastien Montagne commented

2019-11-01 14:31:11 +01:00

@Pinus that kind of random assignment is very close to spamming. That’s just a warning, for now. CC @dfelinto & @jesterking

Bastien Montagne removed their assignment 2019-11-01 14:31:23 +01:00

Bastien Montagne commented

2019-11-01 14:31:23 +01:00

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gbayliss commented

2019-11-11 01:31:59 +01:00

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gbayliss commented

2019-11-11 01:31:59 +01:00

There is a very good write up on installing Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu for your version available, this Github Gist page .

The same autho r has information about running in hybrid.

It would be helpful if you can run the following command line and post the output here:

lspci | grep VGA

If that looks okay then also:

nvidia-smi

... and finally:

glxinfo | grep version

There is a very good write up on installing Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu for your version available, [this Github Gist page ](https://gist.github.com/wangruohui/df039f0dc434d6486f5d4d098aa52d07). The same autho r has information about running in hybrid. It would be helpful if you can run the following command line and post the output here: ``` lspci | grep VGA ``` If that looks okay then also: ``` nvidia-smi ``` ... and finally: ``` glxinfo | grep version ```

Jeroen Bakker commented

2020-01-07 16:50:32 +01:00

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Jeroen Bakker commented

2020-01-07 16:50:32 +01:00

Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Archived'

Jeroen Bakker closed this issue

2020-01-07 16:50:32 +01:00

Jeroen Bakker self-assigned this 2020-01-07 16:50:32 +01:00

Jeroen Bakker commented

2020-01-07 16:50:32 +01:00

I vote to close this issue, as this is a bug tracker and not a support channel. Use user support channels for these kind of questions.

Dalai Felinto commented

2020-01-08 10:02:49 +01:00

Thanks for your report indeed, but as Jeroen has said, we handle only bugs here. For help using Blender, please try one of the community websites: https://www.blender.org/community/

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Cannot start blender with GPU #70981