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1. Append this to the kernel line in /etc/grub.conf
blacklist blacklist=nouveau
Make sure you are editing the correct kernel line. If you are not sure, you can add it to all the kernel lines.
2. Also, add the following to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
blacklist blacklist nouveau
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options nouveau
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modeset=0
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3. Rebuild initial ram disk. For example, if your kernel is 2.6.32-573.22.1.el6.x86_64, then do this: # dracut -f /boot/initramfs-2.6.32-573.22.1.el6.x86_64.img 2.6.32-573.22.1.el6.x86_64 -v
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This process worked for me on host tid-pc80031 on 8-Apr-2016.
Service now ticket INC0089358.
To install and activate the nvidia driver (stop X server, install driver, start X server):
Make sure no one is logged into onto the console or else you will kill their session.
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