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Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-04-19T03:18:58Z

24.118.20.254:

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.
*Note: Use "0" instead of "Disable" if you get the black screen of death.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the 8.36.5 Driver Manually===

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

**NOTE: This driver is now prepared for 2.6.20 kernels!

Download the ATI driver installer: [https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.36.5-x86.x86_64.run ati-driver-installer-8.36.5-x86.x86_64.run](this installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your [[Hardware|device]].

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. (Could someone edit this to tell how to enable universe and multiverse?)

''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-$(uname -r)
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
bash ati-driver-installer-8.36.5-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 1 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.

<pre>sudo gedit /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_8.36.5-1*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source_8.36.5-1*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-amdcccle_8.36.5-1*.deb
</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
sudo module-assistant update
sudo module-assistant build fglrx
sudo module-assistant install fglrx
sudo depmod -ae
</pre>

'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!
''NOTE'': The fglrx source code now prepared for 2.6.20.

===Configure the Driver===
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me. Another alternative is aticonfig --initial --force
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
Then:
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6458 (8.36.5)
</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 after fglrx installation suspend stops working, meaning it suspends not start and just gives black screen. Then changing a few options is reported to work for some hardware ([https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-restricted-modules-2.6.20/+bug/84991 Bug 84991 ]).

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

For ATI X1300:
{{Box File|/etc/default/acpi-support|
<pre>
POST_VIDEO=false
</pre>
}}

For ATI X1400, no combination of /etc/default/acpi-support settings has been found to work.

==See Also==
*[[Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[Performance Issues]]
*[http://www.petitiononline.com/x200MLin/petition.html| Petition for better ATI/AMD Radeon XPRESS 200M Linux Drivers]
{{VCT}}
[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-03T19:36:25Z

24.118.20.254: Wasn't in right dir when patch is applied

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''Install necessary tools:''
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install module-assistant build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++5
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xvjf fglrx.tar.bz2
cd /usr/src/modules/fglrx
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo tar -cvjf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-03T19:19:33Z

24.118.20.254: Changed something so the command stays within its <pre></pre> box.

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''Install necessary tools:''
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install module-assistant build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++5
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xvjf fglrx.tar.bz2
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
sudo tar -cvjf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-02T02:22:00Z

24.118.20.254: Undo revision 3448 by Special:Contributions/24.118.20.254 (User talk:24.118.20.254) Yeah...

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''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-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xzvf fglrx.tar.bz2
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
sudo tar -czvf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-02T01:58:13Z

24.118.20.254: Option "Composite" "Disable" recommended to not do this by default, as it helped me a lot and didn't cause problems.,

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== Disable Composite Extension ===
On my ATI 200M XPRESS I left Composite enabled and it added like 500 fps in glxgears with no loss of stability or another side effect; however, if you notice problems disable Composite by editing the ''xorg.conf'' file:
<pre>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.
== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''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-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xzvf fglrx.tar.bz2
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
sudo tar -czvf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-02T01:23:00Z

24.118.20.254: Added a suggestion in regards to X config. Also, I changed this a tar command (told you so). Hope everything is fine because I am done editing it, I think.

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''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-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xzvf fglrx.tar.bz2
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
sudo tar -czvf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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. '''I suggest that you do it the manual way if you patched the module, aticonfig --initial didn't work for me.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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

Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide

2007-03-02T01:10:42Z

24.118.20.254: I am not a Linux guru, but I felt that the new kernel module patch should be added to this article (even if by a newbie). I had to lookup tar command line stuff, please check my work somebody.

The [[:Category:Releases|latest]] fglrx driver supports Radeon 9500+ and the X-series cards up to X1900.

==Pre-Installation Checks==
=== Enable "restricted" Repository ===
Make sure the ''restricted'' repository is enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' or this guide will not work!

=== 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>sudo 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</pre>
}}
*Note: Xubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Xubuntu is called mousepad.
*Note: Kubuntu does not have gedit. The default text editor in Kubuntu is called Kate. Another option is to use nano.

== Installation ==
===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
'''IMPORTANT''': This method will not work with 2.6.20.* kernels.
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-$(uname -r) #Okay if it is already installed
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a
</pre>

===Method 2: Install the Driver Manually===
*Note: ''This is an alternative installation method for the section above that works for 2.6.20.* kernels.''
*Note: ''Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps. ''

''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-$(uname -r) wget
</pre>

''Download the ATI driver installer:''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run
</pre>
*Note: This installer is for 32bit '''and''' 64bit systems), taking care of which version needs for your device.

''Delete any old fglrx packages in your home directory''
<pre>
sudo rm xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo rm fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

''Create .deb packages:''
<pre>
sh ./ati-driver-installer-8.34.8-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/edgy
</pre>
*Note:'' --buildpkg Ubuntu/feisty doesn't work for now, don't try.''

''Install .deb packages:''
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-kernel-source*.deb
sudo dpkg -i fglrx-control*.deb
</pre>

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

''Patch for 2.6.20.* kernels''
<pre>
cd ~/
wget http://darcs.frugalware.org/repos/frugalware-current/source/x11-extra/fglrx/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
cd /usr/src
sudo cp fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx.tar.bz2-original
sudo tar -xzvf fglrx.tar.bz2 fglrx
sudo patch < ~/fglrx-2.6.20.patch
sudo tar -czvf fglrx.tar.bz2 modules/fglrx
</pre>

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

* The patch should work, but I have not tested it properly. The patch was successfully installed on my dv8000. Hopefully someone can clean up what I wrote (if it needs revised).
'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!

===Configure the Driver===
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --initial
</pre>
*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.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
</pre>

===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>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: MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Generic
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6286 (8.33.6)
</pre>

==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>

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