Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-15T15:11:33Z

74.72.28.177: /* Download the latest Catalyst package. */

== Installing Catalyst Manually (from AMD/ATI's site) ==
I recommend copying and pasting the commands to ensure there are no typing mistakes and speed up the install process. Remember to use Ctrl '''+ Shift''' + V or Shift + Insert to paste into the terminal (or go to the terminals menu, select edit and click paste).

===''Before you start''===
Make sure ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' are enabled in your repository sources (System -> Administration -> Software Sources).
or Applications->Ubuntu Software Center->Edit->Software sources->Other software: check canonical partners.

Install the prerequisite packages:
sudo apt-get install build-essential cdbs fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++6
sudo apt-get install dkms libqtgui4 wget execstack libelfg0 dh-modaliases
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic xserver-xorg-core libgcc1

''If you are using the x86_64 architecture (64 bit)'':
1. Install "ia32-libs" before proceeding!''
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32gcc1 libc6-i386
2. Create a symlink from /usr/lib64 to /usr/lib :
cd /usr ; sudo ln -svT lib /usr/lib64

===''Download the latest Catalyst package.''===
This package contains both the 32-bit and 64-bit driver.
cd ~/; mkdir catalyst{{Catalystversion}}; cd catalyst{{Catalystversion}}/
wget <nowiki>http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/amd-driver-installer-</nowiki>{{Catalystdashversion}}-x86.x86_64.run
chmod +x amd-driver-installer-{{Catalystdashversion}}-x86.x86_64.run
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===''Create .deb packages.''===
sudo sh ./amd-driver-installer-{{Catalystdashversion}}-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/precise
It may take a while...

===''Install .debs.''===
sudo dpkg -i fglrx*.deb

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