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Ubuntu

2008-01-04T16:44:28Z

200.51.208.38: getviviroelt

eltricd
== General Status ==
* Included with Distribution
* Native Installer Support contributed by Aric Cyr

== Installation ==
*[[Ubuntu_Gutsy_Installation_Guide|Gutsy (7.10) Installation Guide]]
*[[Ubuntu_Feisty_Installation_Guide|Feisty (7.04) Installation Guide]]
*[[Ubuntu_Edgy_Installation_Guide|Edgy (6.10) Installation Guide]]
*[[Ubuntu_Dapper_Installation_Guide|Dapper (6.06) Installation Guide]]
*[[Ubuntu_Breezy_Installation_Guide|Breezy (5.10) Installation Guide]]

== Tips and Tricks ==
* To build your own .deb packages for Ubuntu you will need to install at least the following packages from the apt repositories:
** build-essential
** module-assistant
** fakeroot
** dh-make
** debconf

* If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution and you have ''linux-restricted-modules'' installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from ''linux-restricted-modules'' because it will invariably get in the way of your more recent drivers. Detailed information on how to achieve this can be found in the distribution-specific guides.

* You can configure the driver with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].

== Related Resources ==
* Ubuntuforums.org Video forum: [http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=114 Breezy], [http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138 Dapper]

{{VCT}}

[[Category:Distributions]]

Category:Distributions

2008-01-04T16:44:07Z

200.51.208.38: delricoloo

vireldel
The list of GNU/Linux flavors that are documented for the ATI Linux driver.

Although ATI can only actively support a small number of distributions, distribution vendors are encouraged to work with ATI to ensure that native packages can be created for their distribution. The current actively supported distributions are the '''Red Hat Enterprise Linux''' and '''Novell/SuSE''' suite of products.

Also note that the End User License Agreement explicitly provides for repackaging and redistribution of ATI's drivers. If your favourite distribution is not listed below, please work with them to contact ATI and either get support in the installer, or natively in the distribution.

Category:NeedsUpdating

2008-01-04T16:43:26Z

200.51.208.38: carolleto

oreltricli
monroal
alricbasrol
chidelva
Here is your opportunity to support this site. Any of the linked pages below need updating. Please update and remove the NeedsUpdating flag.

Frequently Asked Questions

2008-01-04T16:42:16Z

200.51.208.38: getcnas

cadarlare
==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/>

Hardware

2008-01-04T16:42:08Z

200.51.208.38: pasrorelge

zelpasdr
The following hardware are supported by the fglrx driver.

== FireGL ==
:Support for these cards are temporarily suspended as of the fglrx driver 8.40.4.
* FireGL T2 (4154)
* FireGL V3100 (5B64)
* FireGL V3200 (3E54)
* FireGL V3300 (5E49)
* FireGL V5000 (5E48)
* FireGL V5100 (5551)
* FireGL V7100 (5550)
* FireGL X1 (4E47)
* FireGL X2-256/X2-256t (4E4B)
* FireGL X3-256 (4A4D)
* FireGL Z1 (4147)

== MOBILITY FireGL ==
:Support for these cards are temporarily suspended as of the fglrx driver 8.40.4.
* MOBILITY FireGL T2/T2e (4E54)
* MOBILITY FireGL V3100 (5464)
* MOBILITY FireGL V3200 (3154)
* MOBILITY FireGL V5000 (564A, 564B)
* MOBILITY FireGL V5100 (5D49)
* MOBILITY FireGL V5200 (M56 71C4)

== MOBILITY RADEON ==
:Supported with the latest fglrx release.
*MOBILITY RADEON 9500 (M11 4E52)
*MOBILITY RADEON 9550 (M12 4E56)
*MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 (M10/M11 4E50)
*MOBILITY RADEON 9800 (M18 4A4E)
*MOBILITY RADEON X300 (M22 3152)
*MOBILITY RADEON X300 (M22 5460)
*MOBILITY RADEON X300 (M22 5461)
*MOBILITY RADEON X600 (M24 3150)
*MOBILITY RADEON X600 (M24 5462)
*MOBILITY RADEON X700 (M26 5652)
*MOBILITY RADEON X700 (M26 5653)
*MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
*MOBILITY RADEON X800 (M28 5D4A)
*MOBILITY RADEON X800 XT (M28 5D48)
*MOBILITY RADEON X1300 (M52 714B)
*MOBILITY RADEON X1400 (M54 7145)
*MOBILITY RADEON X1600 (M56 71C5)
*MOBILITY RADEON X1800 (M58 7102)

== RADEON Legacy ==
:These cards are no longer actively supported by AMD as of the 8.28.8 fglrx driver. The installer is still available on AMD's website. [https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.28.8.run ati-driver-installer-8.28.8.run]
:If you own one of these cards, it is highly recommended that you use the "radeon" open source driver.
*Radeon 8500
*Radeon 9000
*Radeon 9200
*Radeon 9250

== RADEON ==
:Supported with the latest fglrx release.
*RADEON 9500 PRO/9700 (R300 4E45)
*RADEON 9500 (R300 4144)
*RADEON 9500 (R350 4149)
*RADEON 9550 (RV350 4153)
*RADEON 9600 PRO (RV360 4152)
*RADEON 9600 (RV350 4150)
*RADEON 9600 (RV350 4E51)
*RADEON 9600 (RV351 4155)
*RADEON 9600 SE (RV350 4151)
*RADEON 9600 XT (R300 4146)
*RADEON 9600 XT (R300 4E46)
*RADEON 9700 PRO (R300 4E44)
*RADEON 9800 PRO (R350 4E48)
*RADEON 9800 (R350 4E49)
*RADEON 9800 SE (R350 4148)
*RADEON 9800 XT (R360 4E4A)
*RADEON X300 (RV370 5B60)
*RADEON X550 (RV370 5B63)
*RADEON X600 (RV380 3E50)
*RADEON X600 (RV380 5B62)
*RADEON X700 PRO (RV410 5E4B)
*RADEON X700 (RV410 5E4D)
*RADEON X700 (RV410 5E4F)
*RADEON X700 SE (RV410 5E4C)
*RADEON X700 XT (RV410 5E4A)
*RADEON X800 GTO (R430 554F)
*RADEON X800 GTO (R480 5D4F)
*RADEON X800 GT (R423 554B)
*RADEON X800 GT (R430 554E)
*RADEON X800 PRO (R420 4A49)
*RADEON X800 PRO (R423 5549)
*RADEON X800 (R420 4A48)
*RADEON X800 (R420 4A4C)
*RADEON X800 (R423 5548)
*RADEON X800 (R430 554F)
*RADEON X800 SE (R420 4A4A)
*RADEON X800 SE (R420 4A4F)
*RADEON X800 SE (R423 554B)
*RADEON X800 VE (R420 4A54)
*RADEON X800 XL (R430 554D)
*RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition (R420 4A50)
*RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition (R423 554A)
*RADEON X800 XT (R420 4A4B)
*RADEON X800 XT (R423 5D57)
*RADEON X850 PRO (R480 5D4F)
*RADEON X850 PRO (R481 4B4B)
*RADEON X850 (R481 4B48)
*RADEON X850 SE (R481 4B4A)
*RADEON X850 XT Platinum Edition (R480 5D4D)
*RADEON X850 XT Platinum Edition (R481 4B4C)
*RADEON X850 XT (R480 5D52)
*RADEON X850 XT (R481 4B49)
*RADEON X1300 (RV515)
*RADEON X1600 (R530)
*RADEON X1800 (R520)
*RADEON X1900 (R580)

==RADEON HD==
:The fglrx driver 8.41.7 or higher version is required.
*RADEON HD2xxx (RV6xx)

== RADEON XPRESS ==
:Support for these chips are still in question. See the [http://ati.cchtml.com/show_bug.cgi?id=183 bug report] for more information.
*RADEON XPRESS 1200 (RS600 793F)
*RADEON XPRESS 1300 (RS600 7941)
*RADEON XPRESS 1300M (RS600M 7942)
*RADEON XPRESS 200M (RC410 5A62)
*RADEON XPRESS 200M (RS400 5A42)
*RADEON XPRESS 200M (RS480 5955)
*RADEON XPRESS 200M (RS482 5975)
*RADEON XPRESS 200 (RC410 5A61)
*RADEON XPRESS 200 (RS400 5A41)
*RADEON XPRESS 200 (RS480 5954)
*RADEON XPRESS 200 (RS482 5974)

The on-board X1250 (RS690) on a Gigabyte board is supported, except for XVideo extension. This does not seem to be specific for that very chip, since the error message of the fglrx driver is
<tt>(WW) fglrx(0): Video Overlay not supported on AVIVO based graphics cards.</tt>

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2008-01-04T16:41:50Z

200.51.208.38: vitrvarsitd

laacdrono
The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500 and the X-series cards up to HD2900. Workstation cards are not supported.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
===Video Card Support===
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!|Card Class
!|Supported (8.42.3)
!|Supported (7.12)
|-
|Radeon Consumer Cards 9500 to 9800
|Yes
|
|-
|Radeon Consumer Cards X300 to X1950
|Yes
|
|-
|Radeon Consumer Cards HD 2400 to HD 2900
|Yes
|
|-
|FireGL Workstation Cards
|No
|Yes
|}

=== 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.

=== Disable Composite Extension ===
In Ubuntu Feisty the Composite extension is enabled by default, however, ''fglrx'' does not yet support Composite with DRI. In order to disable Composite you have to edit the ''xorg.conf'' file:
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf</pre>
and add these lines at the end of the file:

{{Box File|/etc/X11/xorg.conf|
<pre>Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
Option "AIGLX" "off"
EndSection</pre>
}}

*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
<pre>gksu mousepad /etc/X11/xorg.conf</pre>
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate.
<pre>kdesu kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf</pre>
Another option is to use nano directly from the terminal.
<pre>sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf</pre>

== 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 8.42.3 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 does not enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories. But they include some important programs and codecs, so it is highly recommended to activate them.

''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/feisty
</pre>

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

*Note: You only need to do this if you've installed the driver from Method 2 above.

As ubuntu's ''linux-restricted-modules'' package includes the fglrx module from an old driver version (8.28.8), 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_8.42.3-1*.deb \
fglrx-kernel-source_8.42.3-1*.deb \
fglrx-amdcccle_8.42.3-1*.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:''
*Note: ''Since Catalyst 7.12, this step is not needed anymore, because the fglrx-kernel-source package compiles and installs the module.''
<pre>
sudo module-assistant prepare
sudo module-assistant update
sudo module-assistant build fglrx
sudo module-assistant install fglrx
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 -s /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>
}}

=== Additional configure with aticonfig tool ===
You can even more configure the driver 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 or Lenovo Thinkpad T60, also for ATI X1600 on Asus Z96J (using install method 2):
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
POST_VIDEO=false
</pre>
}}

==See Also==
*[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[Performance Issues]]
*[[Troubleshooting]]
*[http://www.petitiononline.com/x200MLin/petition.html Petition for better ATI/AMD Radeon XPRESS 200M Linux Drivers]
* [http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=2221323

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

Talk:Hardware

2008-01-04T16:41:42Z

200.51.208.38: chioud

cnaolor
Can anyone please tell me if there are any drivers for ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 card.

Its a new one that is used with ATI's chipset and meant for AMD Turion X2. I've read that it has the 300's core.

Please help

---------------------

== ATI RADEON Xpress 1150 ==

Yes, I have the same problem. I bought a Dell notebook that has the ATI RADEON Xpress 1150 integrated. I am trying to run Ubuntu Linux with Beryl 3D Desktop. I would like some help, or better yet, a driver...

Thanks,
BrokenCrystal
: Please visit the [[Ubuntu]] page on this wiki. [[User:Mooninite|Mooninite]] 01:10, 3 February 2007 (CST)

== ATI RADEON Xpress x1250 ==

And what about x1250 integrated? :(

--[[User:201.255.123.210|201.255.123.210]] 17:23, 25 October 2007 (CDT)

== Radeon HD ==

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 and Opensuse 10.3. Are there any drivers available that will/might work?
This site is a waste of time - they never reply!

== X1600 ==

I have an X1600 running on a MacBook Pro and the driver does ''not'' work under Ubuntu Feisty (as confirmed by the [[Ubuntu_Feisty_Installation_Guide]]).