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2012-06-21T18:58:16Z

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Ubuntu Hardy Installation Guide

2012-01-23T03:09:23Z

195.229.241.173: lwZFDiQPKGkOJULduK

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2008-01-25T07:48:27Z

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Frequently Asked Questions

2008-01-25T07:48:08Z

195.229.242.154: viliouacmon

mondelba
==Installation==
===How do I know fglrx is installed correctly?===
There are several ways to check if fglrx is loaded and running.
<br>1. Check your X.org or XFree86 log. You should see "DRI Initialization Successful."
# less /var/log/Xorg.0.log
or
# less /var/log/XFree86.0.log
2. Check glxinfo. You should see "direct" and not "indirect."
# glxinfo | grep direct
3. Check your kernel log. You should see fglrx messages near the bottom.
# dmesg
4. Check your modules. You should see fglrx loaded.
# lsmod | grep fglrx
*NOTE: [[Glxgears is not a Benchmark|glxgears]] is not a definite way of checking the installation of fglrx.

=== Is the rebooting really necessary? ===

No.

However, rebooting is the easiest method to ensure that the kernel module(s) from the old driver are unloaded and the fglrx module is loaded instead. If you don't want to reboot for some reason, you may manually shut down Xorg, unload any old "drm", "radeon" or "fglrx" modules and then start Xorg again.

==Kernel==
===Why does fglrx not work for my bleeding-edge kernel?===
The development process of the fglrx driver and the Linux kernel are not on the same level. The fglrx driver requires some special interactions with the kernel memory API and these tend to change between kernel versions.

There is also an 11-12 week cycle required to develop, validate and test each release of an ATI driver <ref>http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=735&num=1</ref>. ATI will only look to support the latest kernel that is officially out (no -rc or -git releases are supported) at the time they release a driver. Example: fglrx version A comes out Monday, but kernel version B comes out Tuesday. Kernel version B is not supported by fglrx version A. (but might be able to work anyway by doing a 'modprobe -f fglrx' in a shell)

The binary part of ATI's kernel module has no explicit dependency on the Linux kernel. There are a set of source files that provide the glue to the kernel. This is where the dependency to different kernels exist. As a result, user contributed patches for newer kernels can often be found by searching [http://ati.cchtml.com Bugzilla].

Note: That's why an opensource hardware driver is necessary. Hopefully, AMD will continue releasing more documentation and we will be able to code our own maintainable and free driver, thus freeing ourselves from this dependency on AMD's good will.

==X Configuration==
===How do I configure my system to use the fglrx driver?===
*aticonfig
:Command line program to modify the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.
*amdcccle
:GUI program that allows detailed configuration over the driver's controls.

==Troubleshooting==
* See [[Troubleshooting]] page.

==See Also==
*[http://ati.amd.com/products/catalyst/linux.html Official ATI Linux Driver FAQ]

==References==
<references/>

Installation

2007-12-19T16:57:27Z

195.229.242.57: alchiac

letolidela
This covers the distribution-independent way of installing the driver with the Installer. Ideally, you should install using the [[:Category:Distributions|distribution-specific]] processes for a less painful experience.

Or look into the '''[[:Category:Installation Documentation|Installation Documentation]]''' Category.

See the article: [http://m.domaindlx.com/LinuxHelp/ati/ati.htm 3D Acceleration for your ATI card] (works for SUSE, Mandriva and Debian).

Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide

2007-10-23T23:24:14Z

195.229.236.247: /* Method 2: Install the 8.40.4 Driver Manually */

This installation guide is a clone of the [[Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide]] and had been tested with [http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/tribe5 Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 5]. There is no gurantee that this tutorial will work with the final version of Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon.
==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

System > Administration > Software Sources. Check "Proprietary Drivers for Devices (Restricted)" box.

== Installation ==

===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-generic restricted-manager
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

Note: The second line of the above may not be necessary. If apt says it cannot find the "linux-restricted-modules" package, try line 3. If that fails, check your sources.list (see top of page)

If the system complains about dependencies, use your preferred package manager to download python2.4 and, if necessary, its dependencies.

===Method 2: Install the 8.40.4 Driver Manually===

*Note: ''This is just an alternative installation method for the section above. It might help if you still get 'DRI missing' errors.''

Download the ATI driver installer:
[https://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run] (this installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems)

Change to the download directory. Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps.

There is a detailed manual with screenshots at [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AddingRepositoriesHowto Ubuntu Wiki].

By default, Ubuntu did not enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories, but now in Gutsy, both Universe and Multiverse are activated by default.

''Install necessary tools:''
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install module-assistant build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper \
debconf libstdc++5 linux-headers-generic
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo bash ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
</pre>

''Blacklist old fglrx module from linux-restricted-modules:''

*Note: You only need to do this if you've installed the driver from Method 1 above.

As Ubuntu Gutsy's ''linux-restricted-modules'' package includes the fglrx module from an old driver version (8.37.6), we have to blacklist this module to make sure the new kernel module which is needed by the new driver will be used instead.

Ubuntu/Gnome users type in:
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Kubuntu/KDE users type in:
<pre>kdesu kate /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Add "fglrx" to the line "DISABLED_MODULES"
{{Box File|/etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common|
<pre>DISABLED_MODULES="fglrx"</pre>
}}

''Install .deb packages:''

<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-kernel-source_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-amdcccle_8.40.4-1*.deb
</pre>

*Note: If you have a 64 bit install, the above dpkg command will likely complain that "Errors were encountered while processing: fglrx-amdcccle". This is because of a dependency of the amdccle package on 32 bit libraries. If you recieve this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdccle pacakge:

<pre>
sudo apt-get install -f
</pre>

''Remove any old fglrx debs from /usr/src/:''
<pre>
sudo rm /usr/src/fglrx-kernel*.deb
</pre>

''Fix broken dependencies''
*Note: ''You only need to do this if you have installed previous versions of these drivers using this method before.''
<pre>
sudo apt-get -f install
</pre>

''Compile the kernel module:''
<pre>
sudo module-assistant prepare,update
sudo module-assistant build,install fglrx -f
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

It's necessary, because sometimes this file is written by other packages, and so there's no 3D acceleration.

''Create the following folder''

<pre>
sudo mkdir /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile
</pre>

''Create a symbolic link''

<pre>
sudo ln -sf /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/misc/fglrx.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile/fglrx.ko
</pre>

'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
*Note Method 2 Users: Before you carry out this step you must reboot your machine. Or else the fglrx driver will not be in use on xorg.conf and using the aticonfig options will cause a memory dump and not intialise the Driver properly.
*Note: An '''alternative''' to the '''aticonfig --initial''' command is to edit ''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'' and replace the string "ati" with "fglrx" in the "Device" section. This way you won't lose your old "Screen" and "Monitor" settings. Afterwards you can use aticonfig for setting overlay etc. Another alternative is '''aticonfig --initial --force''' if you encounter issues with the first command.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
Then:
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>
*Note: Is there an alternative to the previous step?

===Finish the Installation===
Now save any open document and reboot your system:
<pre>
sudo shutdown -r now
</pre>
*Note: An '''alternative''' to rebooting is to restart the X Server by pressing your CTRL ALT BACKSPACE keys. You must remove any old kernel modules such as "drm" "radeon" or "fglrx" using the "rmmod" command. Example: <code>sudo rmmod fglrx</code>

== Post-Installation Checks ==
===Verifying===
Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly:
<pre>
$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6650 (8.40.4)
</pre>
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.

If you see a message like 'Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":1.0"' then you may have to add the following to /etc/X11/xorg.conf (see [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=292642#post1714920]):
{{Box File|/etc/X11/xorg.conf|
<pre>
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "0"
EndSection
</pre>
}}

If you '''still''' see a message like "Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0"." you may simply need to enable the restricted drivers.

Ubuntu and Kubuntu use a Restricted-Driver manager to load/unload non-FOSS drivers. Even if they are installed and specified in the xorg.conf does not mean they'll load properly.

To start the restricted manager in both Ubuntu & Kbuntu:
<pre>sudo /usr/bin/restricted-manager</pre>

If you check the box to enable the restricted driver and reboot, it should work.

=== Additional configure with aticonfig tool ===
You can configure the driver even further with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].

For example: <br>
* use powerplay option to switch power state for battery friendly or performance mode
* use dual head or one big desktop mode
* turn second monitor on/off on the fly

==Ubuntu-specific Issues==

=== Revert to Xorg driver ===

If (for any reason) the fglrx install fails, you can revert to the Xorg driver by executing
<pre>sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg</pre>
and selecting the "ati" driver, or simply restoring the previous /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, if you made a backup.

You also need to remove the xorg-driver-fglrx or your manually installed drivers to get the 3D acceleration back, since it is provided by file /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 which belongs to libgl1-mesa package and which is moved to backup and replaced at the installation of xorg-driver-fglrx (or the manually built) package. In case the removal of the fglrx drivers fails to restore the file from libgl1-mesa, you have to reinstall the package by running:

<pre>sudo apt-get install --reinstall libgl1-mesa</pre>

=== If suspend is not working ===

If suspend stops working after fglrx installation, meaning display will not initialize after attempting to resume, then changing a few options has been reported to work for some hardware .

For ATI X700 and ATI X1100 on Acer Aspire 5051:
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
SAVE_VBE_STATE=false
POST_VIDEO=true
USE_DPMS=false
</pre>
}}

For ATI X1300 and the ATI X1400 on a Dell Inspiron 9400, also for ATI X1600 on Asus Z96J (using install method 2):
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
POST_VIDEO=false
</pre>
}}

===If you get /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found===

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib/modules

==See Also==
*[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[Performance Issues]]
*[[Troubleshooting]]

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide

2007-10-23T23:22:46Z

195.229.236.247: /* Method 2: Install the 8.40.4 Driver Manually */ updated

This installation guide is a clone of the [[Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide]] and had been tested with [http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/tribe5 Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 5]. There is no gurantee that this tutorial will work with the final version of Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon.
==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

System > Administration > Software Sources. Check "Proprietary Drivers for Devices (Restricted)" box.

== Installation ==

===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-generic restricted-manager
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

Note: The second line of the above may not be necessary. If apt says it cannot find the "linux-restricted-modules" package, try line 3. If that fails, check your sources.list (see top of page)

If the system complains about dependencies, use your preferred package manager to download python2.4 and, if necessary, its dependencies.

===Method 2: Install the 8.40.4 Driver Manually===

*Note: ''This is just an alternative installation method for the section above. It might help if you still get 'DRI missing' errors.''

Download the ATI driver installer:
[https://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run ati-driver-installer-8.40.4-x86.x86_64.run] (this installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems)

Change to the download directory. Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps.

There is a detailed manual with screenshots at [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AddingRepositoriesHowto Ubuntu Wiki].

By default, Ubuntu did not enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories, but now in Gutsy, both Universe and Multiverse are activated by default.

''Install necessary tools:''
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install module-assistant build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper \
debconf libstdc++5 linux-headers-generic
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo bash ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
</pre>

''Blacklist old fglrx module from linux-restricted-modules:''

*Note: You only need to do this if you've installed the driver from Method 1 above.

As Ubuntu Gutsy's ''linux-restricted-modules'' package includes the fglrx module from an old driver version (8.37.6), we have to blacklist this module to make sure the new kernel module which is needed by the new driver will be used instead.

Ubuntu/Gnome users type in:
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Kubuntu/KDE users type in:
<pre>kdesu kate /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Add "fglrx" to the line "DISABLED_MODULES"
{{Box File|/etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common|
<pre>DISABLED_MODULES="fglrx"</pre>
}}

''Install .deb packages:''

<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-kernel-source_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-amdcccle_8.40.4-1*.deb
</pre>

*Note: If you have a 64 bit install, the above dpkg command will likely complain that "Errors were encountered while processing: fglrx-amdcccle". This is because of a dependency of the amdccle package on 32 bit libraries. If you recieve this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdccle pacakge:

<pre>
sudo apt-get install -f
</pre>

''Remove any old fglrx debs from /usr/src/:''
<pre>
sudo rm /usr/src/fglrx-kernel*.deb
</pre>

''Fix broken dependencies''
*Note: ''You only need to do this if you have installed previous versions of these drivers using this method before.''
<pre>
sudo apt-get -f install
</pre>

''Compile the kernel module:''
<pre>
sudo module-assistant prepare,update
sudo module-assistant build,install fglrx -f
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

It's necessary, because sometimes this file is written by other packages, and so there's no 3D acceleration.

''Create the following folder''

<pre>
sudo mkdir /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile
</pre>

''Create a symbolic link''

<pre>
sudo ln -sf /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/misc/fglrx.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile/fglrx.ko
</pre>

'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
*Note Method 2 Users: Before you carry out this step you must reboot your machine. Or else the fglrx driver will not be in use on xorg.conf and using the aticonfig options will cause a memory dump and not intialise the Driver properly.
*Note: An '''alternative''' to the '''aticonfig --initial''' command is to edit ''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'' and replace the string "ati" with "fglrx" in the "Device" section. This way you won't lose your old "Screen" and "Monitor" settings. Afterwards you can use aticonfig for setting overlay etc. Another alternative is '''aticonfig --initial --force''' if you encounter issues with the first command.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
Then:
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>
*Note: Is there an alternative to the previous step?

===Finish the Installation===
Now save any open document and reboot your system:
<pre>
sudo shutdown -r now
</pre>
*Note: An '''alternative''' to rebooting is to restart the X Server by pressing your CTRL ALT BACKSPACE keys. You must remove any old kernel modules such as "drm" "radeon" or "fglrx" using the "rmmod" command. Example: <code>sudo rmmod fglrx</code>

== Post-Installation Checks ==
===Verifying===
Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly:
<pre>
$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6650 (8.40.4)
</pre>
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.

If you see a message like 'Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":1.0"' then you may have to add the following to /etc/X11/xorg.conf (see [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=292642#post1714920]):
{{Box File|/etc/X11/xorg.conf|
<pre>
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "0"
EndSection
</pre>
}}

If you '''still''' see a message like "Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0"." you may simply need to enable the restricted drivers.

Ubuntu and Kubuntu use a Restricted-Driver manager to load/unload non-FOSS drivers. Even if they are installed and specified in the xorg.conf does not mean they'll load properly.

To start the restricted manager in both Ubuntu & Kbuntu:
<pre>sudo /usr/bin/restricted-manager</pre>

If you check the box to enable the restricted driver and reboot, it should work.

=== Additional configure with aticonfig tool ===
You can configure the driver even further with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].

For example: <br>
* use powerplay option to switch power state for battery friendly or performance mode
* use dual head or one big desktop mode
* turn second monitor on/off on the fly

==Ubuntu-specific Issues==

=== Revert to Xorg driver ===

If (for any reason) the fglrx install fails, you can revert to the Xorg driver by executing
<pre>sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg</pre>
and selecting the "ati" driver, or simply restoring the previous /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, if you made a backup.

You also need to remove the xorg-driver-fglrx or your manually installed drivers to get the 3D acceleration back, since it is provided by file /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 which belongs to libgl1-mesa package and which is moved to backup and replaced at the installation of xorg-driver-fglrx (or the manually built) package. In case the removal of the fglrx drivers fails to restore the file from libgl1-mesa, you have to reinstall the package by running:

<pre>sudo apt-get install --reinstall libgl1-mesa</pre>

=== If suspend is not working ===

If suspend stops working after fglrx installation, meaning display will not initialize after attempting to resume, then changing a few options has been reported to work for some hardware .

For ATI X700 and ATI X1100 on Acer Aspire 5051:
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
SAVE_VBE_STATE=false
POST_VIDEO=true
USE_DPMS=false
</pre>
}}

For ATI X1300 and the ATI X1400 on a Dell Inspiron 9400, also for ATI X1600 on Asus Z96J (using install method 2):
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
POST_VIDEO=false
</pre>
}}

===If you get /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found===

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib/modules

==See Also==
*[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[Performance Issues]]
*[[Troubleshooting]]

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide

2007-10-23T23:19:55Z

195.229.236.247: no longer needed aiglx here!!!

This installation guide is a clone of the [[Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide]] and had been tested with [http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/tribe5 Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 5]. There is no gurantee that this tutorial will work with the final version of Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon.
==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

System > Administration > Software Sources. Check "Proprietary Drivers for Devices (Restricted)" box.

== Installation ==

===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-generic restricted-manager
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

Note: The second line of the above may not be necessary. If apt says it cannot find the "linux-restricted-modules" package, try line 3. If that fails, check your sources.list (see top of page)

If the system complains about dependencies, use your preferred package manager to download python2.4 and, if necessary, its dependencies.

===Method 2: Install the 8.40.4 Driver Manually===

*Note: ''This is just an alternative installation method for the section above. It might help if you still get 'DRI missing' errors.''

Download the ATI driver installer:
[https://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.40.4-x86.x86_64.run ati-driver-installer-8.40.4-x86.x86_64.run] (this installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems)

Change to the download directory. Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps.

There is a detailed manual with screenshots at [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AddingRepositoriesHowto Ubuntu Wiki].

By default, Ubuntu did not enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories, but now in Gutsy, both Universe and Multiverse are activated by default.

''Install necessary tools:''
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install module-assistant build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper \
debconf libstdc++5 linux-headers-generic
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo bash ati-driver-installer-8.40.4-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
</pre>

''Blacklist old fglrx module from linux-restricted-modules:''

*Note: You only need to do this if you've installed the driver from Method 1 above.

As Ubuntu Gutsy's ''linux-restricted-modules'' package includes the fglrx module from an old driver version (8.37.6), we have to blacklist this module to make sure the new kernel module which is needed by the new driver will be used instead.

Ubuntu/Gnome users type in:
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Kubuntu/KDE users type in:
<pre>kdesu kate /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>

Add "fglrx" to the line "DISABLED_MODULES"
{{Box File|/etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common|
<pre>DISABLED_MODULES="fglrx"</pre>
}}

''Install .deb packages:''

<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-kernel-source_8.40.4-1*.deb \
fglrx-amdcccle_8.40.4-1*.deb
</pre>

*Note: If you have a 64 bit install, the above dpkg command will likely complain that "Errors were encountered while processing: fglrx-amdcccle". This is because of a dependency of the amdccle package on 32 bit libraries. If you recieve this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdccle pacakge:

<pre>
sudo apt-get install -f
</pre>

''Remove any old fglrx debs from /usr/src/:''
<pre>
sudo rm /usr/src/fglrx-kernel*.deb
</pre>

''Fix broken dependencies''
*Note: ''You only need to do this if you have installed previous versions of these drivers using this method before.''
<pre>
sudo apt-get -f install
</pre>

''Compile the kernel module:''
<pre>
sudo module-assistant prepare,update
sudo module-assistant build,install fglrx -f
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

It's necessary, because sometimes this file is written by other packages, and so there's no 3D acceleration.

''Create the following folder''

<pre>
sudo mkdir /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile
</pre>

''Create a symbolic link''

<pre>
sudo ln -sf /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/misc/fglrx.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile/fglrx.ko
</pre>

'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
*Note Method 2 Users: Before you carry out this step you must reboot your machine. Or else the fglrx driver will not be in use on xorg.conf and using the aticonfig options will cause a memory dump and not intialise the Driver properly.
*Note: An '''alternative''' to the '''aticonfig --initial''' command is to edit ''/etc/X11/xorg.conf'' and replace the string "ati" with "fglrx" in the "Device" section. This way you won't lose your old "Screen" and "Monitor" settings. Afterwards you can use aticonfig for setting overlay etc. Another alternative is '''aticonfig --initial --force''' if you encounter issues with the first command.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
Then:
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>
*Note: Is there an alternative to the previous step?

===Finish the Installation===
Now save any open document and reboot your system:
<pre>
sudo shutdown -r now
</pre>
*Note: An '''alternative''' to rebooting is to restart the X Server by pressing your CTRL ALT BACKSPACE keys. You must remove any old kernel modules such as "drm" "radeon" or "fglrx" using the "rmmod" command. Example: <code>sudo rmmod fglrx</code>

== Post-Installation Checks ==
===Verifying===
Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly:
<pre>
$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6650 (8.40.4)
</pre>
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.

If you see a message like 'Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":1.0"' then you may have to add the following to /etc/X11/xorg.conf (see [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=292642#post1714920]):
{{Box File|/etc/X11/xorg.conf|
<pre>
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "0"
EndSection
</pre>
}}

If you '''still''' see a message like "Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0"." you may simply need to enable the restricted drivers.

Ubuntu and Kubuntu use a Restricted-Driver manager to load/unload non-FOSS drivers. Even if they are installed and specified in the xorg.conf does not mean they'll load properly.

To start the restricted manager in both Ubuntu & Kbuntu:
<pre>sudo /usr/bin/restricted-manager</pre>

If you check the box to enable the restricted driver and reboot, it should work.

=== Additional configure with aticonfig tool ===
You can configure the driver even further with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].

For example: <br>
* use powerplay option to switch power state for battery friendly or performance mode
* use dual head or one big desktop mode
* turn second monitor on/off on the fly

==Ubuntu-specific Issues==

=== Revert to Xorg driver ===

If (for any reason) the fglrx install fails, you can revert to the Xorg driver by executing
<pre>sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg</pre>
and selecting the "ati" driver, or simply restoring the previous /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, if you made a backup.

You also need to remove the xorg-driver-fglrx or your manually installed drivers to get the 3D acceleration back, since it is provided by file /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 which belongs to libgl1-mesa package and which is moved to backup and replaced at the installation of xorg-driver-fglrx (or the manually built) package. In case the removal of the fglrx drivers fails to restore the file from libgl1-mesa, you have to reinstall the package by running:

<pre>sudo apt-get install --reinstall libgl1-mesa</pre>

=== If suspend is not working ===

If suspend stops working after fglrx installation, meaning display will not initialize after attempting to resume, then changing a few options has been reported to work for some hardware .

For ATI X700 and ATI X1100 on Acer Aspire 5051:
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
SAVE_VBE_STATE=false
POST_VIDEO=true
USE_DPMS=false
</pre>
}}

For ATI X1300 and the ATI X1400 on a Dell Inspiron 9400, also for ATI X1600 on Asus Z96J (using install method 2):
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
POST_VIDEO=false
</pre>
}}

===If you get /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found===

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib/modules

==See Also==
*[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[Performance Issues]]
*[[Troubleshooting]]

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

8.41.7

2007-09-10T04:42:20Z

195.229.236.217:

ATI Linux fglrx driver version 8.41.8

Release Date: Unreleased, scheduled for the week of September 9th (probably Wednesday, September 12th)

The 8.41.8 driver has an entirely new codebase, and supports the new Radeon HD 2000 (R600) cards. More information at the Phoronix article below, and more to come.

==External links==

* [http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=821 Phoronix: AMD 8.41 Display Driver Preview]

[[Category:Releases]]