NVIDIA today released version 580.159.03 of its Open GPU Kernel Modules for Linux. This new driver introduces initial support for the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, enabling developers and users to operate the latest datacenter GPUs, such as the NVIDIA H200 PCIe. The update also includes support for CUDA 12.5, providing the necessary toolkit for parallel computing on NVIDIA GPUs. Beyond new hardware enablement and CUDA capabilities, the 580.159.03 driver package incorporates various performance optimizations and stability improvements across supported GPU series. The release aims to enhance the overall experience for professionals leveraging NVIDIA’s hardware on Linux platforms.