---
name: "cuda"
section: "4"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cuda"
---

# cuda(4)

Apple CUDA I/O Controller Driver

## NAME

**cuda** – Apple CUDA I/O Controller Driver

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, place the following lines in your kernel configuration file:

**device adb** **device cuda**

## DESCRIPTION

The **cuda** driver provides support for the CUDA VIA (Versatile Interface Attachment) chip found in pre-Core99 Apple hardware, such as the Power Macintosh G3.

The Apple CUDA controller is a multi-purpose ASIC that provides power control and an [adb(4)](/adb/4.md) interface.

## HARDWARE

Chips supported by the **cuda** driver include:

- Apple CUDA I/O Controller

## SEE ALSO

[adb(4)](/adb/4.md)

## HISTORY

The **cuda** device driver appeared in NetBSD 4.0, and then in FreeBSD 8.0.

## AUTHORS

The **cuda** driver was written by Michael Lorenz ⟨*macallan@NetBSD.org*⟩ and ported to FreeBSD by Nathan Whitehorn ⟨*nwhitehorn@FreeBSD.org*⟩.