(NOTE: if you follow this procedure, you will introduce a dependency where the kernel and nvidia driver versions must match. This means a centrally-managed system can no longer perform automatic kernel updates without breaking the nvidia driver. Because the OS-provided nouveau driver is no longer in use, you will then become responsible for managing kernel updates on your host to satisfy cybersecurity requirements.)
NOTE: There is newer documentation here: nvidia-automatic-builds-via-dkms if one wants to have this just work without worrying about the drive/kernel match. That documentation, as the one below, are for local admins. It builds the kernel module on the installation of the newer kernel for you.
1. Append this to the kernel line in /etc/grub.conf
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4. To install and activate the nvidia driver (stop X server, install driver, start X server):
Make sure no one is logged onto the console or else you will kill their session. The directory referenced below has a readme file with a URL for downloads. Check the URL in case there is a more recent driver.
sudo init 3
cd /afs/slac/package/nvidia_graphics/desktop/
sudo sh ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-340.96.run sudo init 5
sudo init 5
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5. Add taylor option linux_kernel=leavealone to your system
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