LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Aright, I did this once before my reinstall and it worked after a lot of help.Now, I need help again. I am using a nVidia Ti4400 graphics card and am using the generic driver that came with this install but I need a more updated driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hi MikeHave a look Here ( this link works ) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havnblast Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 did you go to the nvidia site and get the latest nvidia driver? - it will tell you the exact directions you need to do to install the driverhttp://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display...2_1.0-4496.html <-- should get you what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Mike,Kelly ( Havnblast ) is our Nvidia expert . . . . . he knows all the tricks ! Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Thanks guys. I downloaded the run file, was going to check the dependencies, but could not find them in the read me despite looking twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havnblast Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 there should be no dependencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Taken directly from the link you gave: STEP 3: Check dependencies The dependencies are listed in the README. It is important to note that the NVIDIA driver set requires XFree version 4.0.1 or greater. If this is not available on your linux distribution, please go to the XFree86 web siteIf I can skip this step that's fine with me, I just want to make sure I don't install this wrong or improperly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havnblast Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 If you installed it before and didn't have dependency issues you should be fine - it won't compile anyway if you are missing files and it will tell what it needs if any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 MikeMandrake has XFree 4.3.0B) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Thanks guys, I went into bash and tried it and got this error: I am running an x-server.How do I disable this or turrn it off since I have no idea what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigggl Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Mike,If you are on a fresh install, it may be a good idea to upgrade the kernel to something a little more recent before installing the nVidia driver. Then, once you have installed the kernel, that version number will be clearly evident when you're searching for the nVidia driver. You have to select the driver according to your version of kernel. Don't let the enormity of the README file scare you off. It's usually not as complicated as all that. There is only one text file you need to make a few simple changes to. It's a good learning experience. I've done it twice, now and have even got YanC loaded this time. YanC is the GUI to modify the settings without editing the text files yourself. Just take your time and ask questions as needed. The nVidia driver covers all cards made in the last 4 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havnblast Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 logout of XWindows and into Console mode than run the script Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I tried doing it by CTRL+ALT+F2 and running the script from there: sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4496-pkg2.run but I got an error file not found.Is there a way to paste text into there to make sure I have it exact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigggl Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I tried doing it by CTRL+ALT+F2 and running the script from there: sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4496-pkg2.run but I got an error file not found.Is there a way to paste text into there to make sure I have it exact?Anytime you can get back to KDE desktop by CTRL+Alt+F7, you are still running the X-server.Click on the K button on the lower left hand side of the screen and then select logout. If this reboots your machine, you need to change your boot settings to NOT automatically start the the x-server. You'll want to do this anyways when trying to get the nVidia driver installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 No Mike,There is no way to copy and paste from one tty to another tty . . . . did you cd to the right directory first ? Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I tried doing it by CTRL+ALT+F2 and running the script from there: sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4496-pkg2.run but I got an error file not found.Is there a way to paste text into there to make sure I have it exact?Anytime you can get back to KDE desktop by CTRL+Alt+F7, you are still running the X-server.Click on the K button on the lower left hand side of the screen and then select logout. If this reboots your machine, you need to change your boot settings to NOT automatically start the the x-server. You'll want to do this anyways when trying to get the nVidia driver installed. Alright, will have to change my boot settings as I have it automatically skip login and go into kde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Alright. Apparently all went well, as the install said it completed and is now installed.Now I have a funny question...how in the world do I get my x server running again! lol, I want my KDE back! Tried typing in konqueror or another program command name I knew but no go. it did tell me i have new mail though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quint Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 < startx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Thank you kind sir, on my way down stairs to try it out. =)<edit> Back online and lookin good with my new driver. Thanks all for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigggl Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Alright. Apparently all went well, as the install said it completed and is now installed.Now I have a funny question...how in the world do I get my x server running again! lol, I want my KDE back!  Tried typing in konqueror or another program command name I knew but no go. it did tell me i have new mail though. Don't type startx until you change the Xfree file as specified in the instructions. You need to change 'nv' to 'nvidia' and make the other modifications. Otherwise you'll see the same thing you saw before. You'll know when you succeeded when you get the white nVidia splash screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 How do I go about doing that? I found the sample file in here: /usr/share/doc/NVIDIA_GLX-1.0But where is the actual sf86Config file? and how do I change that entry within the shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 MikeIt is the XF86config file . . . . Sorry I was not paying attention, was busy installing and tweaking my new Slack 9.1 . . . Did you have a look here: http://pgshopping.com/mdkxp/?c=ttrls/nvidianew this is specific Mandrake 9.1 info for the Nvidia drivers ! Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 How do I save the file? what is the command? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 As I read through and double check the file, I notice there is already an entry: Load "glx" # 3D layer but it is not under the dbe it looks like:Section "Module" Load "dbe" # Double-Buffering Extension Load "v4l" # Video for Linux Load "extmod" Load "type1" Load "freetype" Load "glx" # 3D layerIs it okay there or should I move it or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 MikeIn "vi" you save the file with:EscZZorEsc:wq ( don´t forget the : ) Bruno* Changing the file you have to be root Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 LOL, oh great, here we go with the ZZ again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 As I read through and double check the file, I notice there is already an entry: Load "glx" # 3D layer but it is not under the dbe it looks like:Section "Module"  Load "dbe" # Double-Buffering Extension  Load "v4l" # Video for Linux  Load "extmod"  Load "type1"  Load "freetype"  Load "glx" # 3D layerIs it okay there or should I move it or what?MikeI think that is okay . . . You can read the file, without the risk of making changes to it with:cat /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 ( i hope it is the -4 file you changed ) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLfan Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 It was 'vi /etc/X11/XF86Config-4'Edited and I believe it was saved--though it just took me back to command prompt.Am I safe to restart now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Sorry MikeThe howto says:Now, add in a line just after the Load "dbe" line. It should say this: Load "glx"I hope you use the right howto . . Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Mike . . STOP !Repalce Load "glx" with:Load "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libglx.so"The place it is is okayB) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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