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<div>There are two methods to install the fglrx driver. [http://rpmfusion.org RPMFusion.org] provides an RPM repository that fits in with yum for simple installation and updating. AMD provides a script installer that can generate Fedora RPMs or install the driver directly.<br />
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==RPMFusion Repository==<br />
*This method will give you automatic updates when they become available from AMD.<br />
===Step 1 Install RPMFusion repository information===<br />
*Visit [http://rpmfusion.org RPMFusion.org] and install the RPM.<br />
===Step 2 Install the driver===<br />
====yum method====<br />
1. Open a terminal and become root.<br />
$ su -<br />
2. In the terminal, perform the following command:<br />
# yum install akmod-fglrx<br />
3. Enable the driver for use.<br />
# fglrx-config-display enable<br />
====GUI method====<br />
# Open Add/Remove Software.<br />
# Search for "akmod-fglrx"<br />
# Check the package and click Apply.<br />
===Step 3 Restart===<br />
*Restart your computer for changes to take effect.<br />
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==AMD Repository==<br />
*Visit the Catalyst {{Catalystversion}} page and download the installer.<br />
===Step 1 Install Development Tools===<br />
The fglrx driver has a small kernel module that is required for hardware 3D and OpenGL acceleration.<br />
$ su -c `yum install gcc kernel-devel rpm-build`<br />
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===Step 2 Install fglrx Driver===<br />
====Step 2a Generate RPMs Method====<br />
* Open a terminal, and run the package.<br />
$ sh {{Catalystfilename}} --buildpkg Fedora/F10<br />
* Become root and install the RPM files that were generated.<br />
$ su -<br />
# rpm -ihv filename.rpm<br />
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====Step 2b Script Install Method====<br />
*Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.<br />
$ su -<br />
# sh {{Catalystfilename}}<br />
===Step 3 Reboot===<br />
*Restart your computer for changes to take effect.<br />
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