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Warning, don't follow the normal Linux install instructions and expect it to work. It will break your system.
==AMD Repository==
*Visit http://developer.amd.com/Downloads/ati-opencl-beta-driver-v2.0-beta4-lnx.zip page and download the installer.
===Step 1 Install Development Tools===
The fglrx driver has a small kernel module that is required for hardware 3D and OpenGL acceleration.
$ su -c `yum install gcc kernel-devel rpm-build make`


One option is to downgrade to Fedora 10 then follow the instructions at in the [[Fedora 10 Installation Guide]].
===Step 2 Install fglrx Driver===
====Step 2a Generate RPMs Method====
//This method not tested!
* Open a terminal, and run the package.
$ sh {{Catalystfilename}} --buildpkg Fedora/F10
* Become root and install the RPM files that were generated.
$ su -
# rpm -ihv filename.rpm


The problem is something Fedora can't fix. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=508594
====Step 2b Script Install Method====
//tested working by WhiteRabbit56 on Radeon Mobility HD4650
*Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
$ su -
# sh {{Catalystfilename}}
# echo -n 1a12e6c2f7e613b887d92e943a40799e:223cd5fbc4c82295b7ee1ea30b7818b32a27d6f5cfd75095c68d67b409754faa2927:2820d5a193d375dae4ed4dac087240ab782583a7c683728bb7bb19ac0b781bad2873d4f593d0758de4bf4aa30f7040ab7924dea6c1d1718cb7e019a10e2618ff282bd4f5 > /etc/ati/signature
===Step 3 Reboot===
*Restart your computer for changes to take effect.


This information is based on ATI Catalyst™ 9.6 Proprietary Linux x86 Display Driver, please update after AMD ATI releases a new driver compatible with Fedora 11.
[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

Latest revision as of 18:35, 4 February 2012

AMD Repository

Step 1 Install Development Tools

The fglrx driver has a small kernel module that is required for hardware 3D and OpenGL acceleration.

$ su -c `yum install gcc kernel-devel rpm-build make`

Step 2 Install fglrx Driver

Step 2a Generate RPMs Method

//This method not tested!
  • Open a terminal, and run the package.
$ sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip --buildpkg Fedora/F10
  • Become root and install the RPM files that were generated.
$ su -
# rpm -ihv filename.rpm

Step 2b Script Install Method

//tested working by WhiteRabbit56 on Radeon Mobility HD4650

  • Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
$ su -
# sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip
# echo -n 1a12e6c2f7e613b887d92e943a40799e:223cd5fbc4c82295b7ee1ea30b7818b32a27d6f5cfd75095c68d67b409754faa2927:2820d5a193d375dae4ed4dac087240ab782583a7c683728bb7bb19ac0b781bad2873d4f593d0758de4bf4aa30f7040ab7924dea6c1d1718cb7e019a10e2618ff282bd4f5 > /etc/ati/signature

Step 3 Reboot

  • Restart your computer for changes to take effect.