Windows with GPU acceleration

Windows with GPU acceleration#

Currently the easiest way to install JAX with GPU acceleration on Windows is to use the WSL 2.

Install WSL 2#

Windows has a detailed guide on how to install WSL 2 here

The simple way to install a Linux distribution is to use the Windows Store and search for the name of the distribution (e.g. ubuntu, debian) and click the install button.

Install NVIDIA driver#

Warning

You must NOT install any NVIDIA GPU Linux driver within WSL 2. GPU driver this a kernel space program, so it should be installed on the Windows side.

Go to here, to download the latest NVIDIA Windows GPU Driver, and install it.