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Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2008-12-17T03:24:14Z

209.237.227.133: FIELD_OTHER

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:
[http://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)

'''Alternatively:''' You can get the newest driver from here: [http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/linux/linux-radeon.html].

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 chmod u+x ati-driver-installer-<version>.run
# e.g. sudo chmod u+x ./ati-driver-installer-8-8-x86.x86_64.run
sudo ./ati-driver-installer-<version>.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/<release>
# e.g. sudo ./ati-driver-installer-8-8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/hardy
</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 package:

<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" "Disable"
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

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==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]]

MSI

2008-12-17T02:41:54Z

209.237.227.133: FIELD_OTHER

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8.21.7

2008-12-16T23:22:11Z

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ATI Linux fglrx driver version 8.21.7

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==Resolved Issues==
*The mode2 option in aticonfig that sets the secondary display device resolution now functions as documented in 'aticonfig --help'.
*Starting the X server when the virtual desktop mode is set higher than the largest display mode available for the display device no longer results in a fatal server error.
*[http://ati.cchtml.com/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&version=8.20.8&long_desc_type=substring&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&bug_status=RESOLVED&bug_status=CLOSED&resolution=FIXED&emailassigned_to1=1&emailtype1=substring&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailcc2=1&emailtype2=substring&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=&votes=&chfieldfrom=&chfieldto=Now&chfieldvalue=&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= Bugzilla Issues Resolved]

==Known Issues==
* Attempting to install the driver on distributions that have updated certain 3D components outside of the stock XOrg 6.8.2 may result in the driver not initializing 3D applications properly. Further details can be found in topic number 737-20868
* TV Display is Corrupt After Switching Resolutions. Further details can be found in topic number 737-1086
* Running two X servers simultaneously results in the system failing to respond. Further details can be found in topic number 737-220

==External links==

* [https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.21.7-i386.run Installer 32bit]
* [https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/64bit/ati-driver-installer-8.21.7-x86_64.run Installer 64bit]
* [https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/linux_8.21.7.html Release notes]
* [http://ati.amd.com/products/catalyst/linux.html ATI Proprietary Linux Driver FAQ]

[[Category:Releases]]

Slackware Installation Guide

2008-12-16T23:21:40Z

209.237.227.133: zeldomvarr

sittrocco
First, note that I don't like kernel 2.4, and don't use it. Therefore this FAQ will for the most part assume you've updated your kernels along with the rest of us. (By default, Slackware 10.2 ships with 2.4.30). This shouldn't cause any descrepencies, as fglrx will work with a 2.4 or 2.6 kernel; however, if you can't get acceleration on the older kernel series, my suggestion is to update! My own reasons for doing so are mainly stability related; having relatively modern hardware, the previous-gen kernel just doesn't like my computer very much. But now I digress...let's get to it.

First and foremost; check [http://www.linuxpackages.net www.linuxpackages.net]. In theory, they have a man there who beta-tests and packages flgrx for Slackware. In practice, fglrx hasn't been updated on that site, as of this writing (2005-11-12), since Slackware 10.1 and fglrx 8.16. Still, there's always the off-chance that the slacker (pun not intended...okay, maybe it was ;) has updated them; so check there first, and use them if they are up-to-date. They can be installed quite simply.

installpkg ati-fglrx*.tgz

Now follow the below procedure.

Please keep in mind that you'll need your kernel source and kernel headers installed. So if you're like me custom compile the kernel, then you're fine. If you get a pre-built one (anything from the Slackware site, or anything that comes with a default slackware install), then you're going to have to download the corresponding source code. Version numbers must match exactly; also, you must have GCC 3.3 libraries installed (if you've upgraded to GCC 3.4, make sure cxxlibs is installed).

So, assuming you've got the relevant file from the ATI site, let's install this sucker.

rpm2targz fglrx*.rpm ( or rpm2tgz fglrx*.rpm to get a .tgz file that pkgtools can install )
tar -xvzf fglrx*.tar.gz -C /
cd /lib/modules/fglrx/build_mod
sh make.sh
sh ../make_install.sh
aticonfig --initial

Now, add this line to /etc/fstab

tmpfs /dev/shm tmpfs defaults 0 0

And just reboot:

reboot

After that, you're golden. Or should be, at least. Verify you've got hardware rendering by typing in:

fglrxinfo

If it says yes, and the OpenGL version string is ATI and NOT Mesa, then you're good. If not, well, follow the above procedure again and pay attention this time. :p Ok, you probably did follow the procedure verbatim, so something else is the matter. I'll cover troubleshooting at a later date; for now, google it. The instructions for installing the ATI driver across various distrobutions are surprisingly uniform, with most of the variations going on in the way certain distros package their files, what they include in a default installation, and where they put things. So, good luck with your wanderings, Slacker!

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]