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Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-12T13:12:03Z

84.56.243.15: /* Before you start */

== 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

===''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

Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-12T13:11:30Z

84.56.243.15: /* Before you start */

== 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<ref>[http://ubuntucomputing.blogspot.com/2012/01/amd-catalyst-121-driver-on-hp-pavilion.html AMD Catalyst 12.1 Driver on HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Hybrid Radeon with Linux Mint 12 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric - Ubuntu Computing]</ref> :
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

===''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

Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-12T13:09:48Z

84.56.243.15: /* Before you start */

== 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''===
If you have previously attempted installing Catalyst, remove any leftover files by following the [[#Removing_Catalyst.2Ffglrx| Removing the Driver]] section. 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<ref>[http://ubuntucomputing.blogspot.com/2012/01/amd-catalyst-121-driver-on-hp-pavilion.html AMD Catalyst 12.1 Driver on HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Hybrid Radeon with Linux Mint 12 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric - Ubuntu Computing]</ref> :
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

===''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

Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-12T13:08:31Z

84.56.243.15: /* Before you start */

== 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''===
If you have previously attempted installing Catalyst, remove any leftover files by following the [[#Removing_Catalyst.2Ffglrx| Removing the Driver]] section. 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 dkms libqtgui4 wget execstack libelfg0 dh-modaliases 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<ref>[http://ubuntucomputing.blogspot.com/2012/01/amd-catalyst-121-driver-on-hp-pavilion.html AMD Catalyst 12.1 Driver on HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Hybrid Radeon with Linux Mint 12 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric - Ubuntu Computing]</ref> :
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

===''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

Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide

2012-04-11T16:04:33Z

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== 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''===
If you have previously attempted installing Catalyst, remove any leftover files by following the [[#Removing_Catalyst.2Ffglrx| Removing the Driver]] section. 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 dkms libqtgui4 wget execstack libelfg0 dh-modaliases linux-headers-generic xserver-xorg-core libgcc1 libc6-i386 lib32gcc1

''If you are using the x86_64 architecture (64 bit)'':
1. Install "ia32-libs" before proceeding!''
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
2. Create a symlink from /usr/lib64 to /usr/lib<ref>[http://ubuntucomputing.blogspot.com/2012/01/amd-catalyst-121-driver-on-hp-pavilion.html AMD Catalyst 12.1 Driver on HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Hybrid Radeon with Linux Mint 12 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric - Ubuntu Computing]</ref> :
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

===''Create .deb packages.''===
sudo sh ./amd-driver-installer-{{Catalystdashversion}}-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/oneiric
It may take a while...

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

Ubuntu

2012-04-11T16:01:55Z

84.56.243.15: /* Installation */

== 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
** fakeroot
** dh-make
** debconf
** execstack
** dh-modaliases

* Moreover for latest releases, the following package simplifies module installation:
** dkms

* 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]].

=== Old Version gets installed during update ===
When updating a manual install - that is removing the old install and installing the new version -
the old version might get installed again. This was observed starting with 8.10. If this happens it might help to remove the old version then delete the debian package files of the old version and run "sudo apt-get clean" before installing the new version. See the Ubuntu version dependent install documentation for instructions how to perform these steps. As soon as a new Catalyst version (current is 11.10 - as of Nov. 09, 2011) is available, these instructions might get updated.

== Installation ==
* [[Ubuntu Precise Installation Guide| Precise 12.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Oneiric Installation Guide| Oneiric 11.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Natty Installation Guide|Natty 11.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Maverick Installation Guide|Maverick 10.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Lucid Installation Guide|Lucid 10.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Karmic Installation Guide|Karmic 9.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Jaunty Installation Guide|Jaunty 9.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Intrepid Installation Guide|Intrepid 8.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Hardy Installation Guide|Hardy 8.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide|Gutsy 7.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide|Feisty 7.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Edgy Installation Guide|Edgy 6.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Dapper Installation Guide|Dapper 6.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Breezy Installation Guide|Breezy 5.10]]

== Unsupported adapter ==
Specific notes for Radeon HD 6xxx cards with no official support yet (see [[Hardware#Not_Yet_Supported_or_Unoffically_Supported]]).

After installing the fglrx module, you might get the following message when trying to configure X through aticonfig:
aticonfig: No supported adapters detected

Also you might see that the fglrx module has not been used by Xorg (no line saying ‘‘LoadModule: "fglrx"’’ in /var/log/Xorg.0.log). Also on my system I had segmentation faults from the ati Catalyst Control Center (amdcccle).

At this stage, do not panic! This does not necessarily imply a problem with the module, indeed your card may be not officially supported. Numerous reports on forums show that users end up using the drivers successfully anyway, e.g. for an HD 6850 card (BARTS codename). To force Xorg to load the driver for fglrx anyway, just manually create a minimal xorg.conf file, as suggested on this wiki (follow the tutorials). The module should then load and everything else should (hopefully) work. (On my system even the Catalyst Control Center was working at that point.) Except you have the "Unsupported hardware" mark on a corner of the screen, but that is another problem... (Forum users report they have been able to get rid of this as well, although caution should be used as the hack scripts seem not to work with version 11.1 of the Catalyst drivers.)

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

{{VCT}}

[[Category:Distributions]]

Ubuntu

2012-04-11T16:01:24Z

84.56.243.15: /* Installation */

== 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
** fakeroot
** dh-make
** debconf
** execstack
** dh-modaliases

* Moreover for latest releases, the following package simplifies module installation:
** dkms

* 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]].

=== Old Version gets installed during update ===
When updating a manual install - that is removing the old install and installing the new version -
the old version might get installed again. This was observed starting with 8.10. If this happens it might help to remove the old version then delete the debian package files of the old version and run "sudo apt-get clean" before installing the new version. See the Ubuntu version dependent install documentation for instructions how to perform these steps. As soon as a new Catalyst version (current is 11.10 - as of Nov. 09, 2011) is available, these instructions might get updated.

== Installation ==
* [[Ubuntu Oneiric Installation Guide| Precise 12.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Oneiric Installation Guide| Oneiric 11.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Natty Installation Guide|Natty 11.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Maverick Installation Guide|Maverick 10.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Lucid Installation Guide|Lucid 10.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Karmic Installation Guide|Karmic 9.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Jaunty Installation Guide|Jaunty 9.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Intrepid Installation Guide|Intrepid 8.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Hardy Installation Guide|Hardy 8.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide|Gutsy 7.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Feisty Installation Guide|Feisty 7.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Edgy Installation Guide|Edgy 6.10]]
* [[Ubuntu Dapper Installation Guide|Dapper 6.04]]
* [[Ubuntu Breezy Installation Guide|Breezy 5.10]]

== Unsupported adapter ==
Specific notes for Radeon HD 6xxx cards with no official support yet (see [[Hardware#Not_Yet_Supported_or_Unoffically_Supported]]).

After installing the fglrx module, you might get the following message when trying to configure X through aticonfig:
aticonfig: No supported adapters detected

Also you might see that the fglrx module has not been used by Xorg (no line saying ‘‘LoadModule: "fglrx"’’ in /var/log/Xorg.0.log). Also on my system I had segmentation faults from the ati Catalyst Control Center (amdcccle).

At this stage, do not panic! This does not necessarily imply a problem with the module, indeed your card may be not officially supported. Numerous reports on forums show that users end up using the drivers successfully anyway, e.g. for an HD 6850 card (BARTS codename). To force Xorg to load the driver for fglrx anyway, just manually create a minimal xorg.conf file, as suggested on this wiki (follow the tutorials). The module should then load and everything else should (hopefully) work. (On my system even the Catalyst Control Center was working at that point.) Except you have the "Unsupported hardware" mark on a corner of the screen, but that is another problem... (Forum users report they have been able to get rid of this as well, although caution should be used as the hack scripts seem not to work with version 11.1 of the Catalyst drivers.)

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

{{VCT}}

[[Category:Distributions]]

Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide

2007-12-02T17:20:11Z

84.56.167.140: Added manual alternative to aticonfig tool

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==
=== 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 ==

For most users it won't be necessary to go into installation and configuration details of the driver. Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) provides a notification saying that there are restricted drivers available. You just have to go there (Restricted Drivers Manager) and enable the "ATI accelerated graphics driver". Ubuntu will then install and configure the driver for you. If this does not provide the optimal solution you were looking for, please read ahead.

===Method 1: Install the Driver the Ubuntu Way===
This will install the driver that is currently in the repositories. It may be older than the current version from AMD.
<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.

(Note: This method did not work with ATI X1300 Radeon on Gutsy whereas method 2 worked perfectly for us. 26/10/2007)

===Method 2: Install the Catalyst 7.11 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: ''If you are running the -rt kernel, you will fail to compile the kernel module with ''"FATAL: modpost: GPL-incompatible module fglrx.ko uses GPL-only symbol '__rcu_read_lock'"''.''

Download the ATI driver installer:
[https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/ati-driver-installer-7-11-x86.x86_64.run ati-driver-installer-7-11-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-7-11-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
</pre>
note: if this step fails with a signal being caught, and you are running the script on an NFS-mounted directory, copy it to a local partition, and it will work.

If this step fails on amd64/x86_64 with a <tt>No such file or directory</tt> message about missing files in <tt>X11R6/lib</tt>, [http://emmetcaulfield.net/tech/Ubuntu64+ATI follow these instructions] and come back here.

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

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>
}}
Please note that after the modification above, the "Restricted Driver Manager" will signal "ATI accelerated grapichs driver" not enabled (unticked). This is perfectly correct. At the end of the installation procedure it will signal in Status: "in use" (green light), but NOT enabled. It simply means that the fglrx module contained in the linux-restricted-modules package is not enabled, but another fglrx module (7.11) is in use.

''Install .deb packages:''

<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.433-1*.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.433-1*.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.433-1*.deb
</pre>

*Note: If you get a 'Bad file descriptor' message concerning the xorg.conf file try switching user to root and repeating the same command without sudo. This might be valid for the following commands too. (Ubuntu Gutsy installs with no password set for root by default. You can set a password for the root by typing 'sudo passwd root' first.)

*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.
Check that the file /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/misc/fglrx.ko has been created.

''Create the following folder''

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

Note: the volatile directory might already exist at this stage then simply continue with the next step.

''Create a symbolic link''

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

NOTE : On my Gutsy install, after a reboot this link was always removed automatically leaving me without an fglrx module loaded, and thus no ATI rendering. There have been several ways of getting around this suggested here, and here is the one that worked for me:

<pre>
sudo gedit /etc/init.d/ati-module-fix
</pre>

And put this in it:
<pre>
#!/bin/sh -e

# For loading ATI display drivers

ln -sf /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/misc/fglrx.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/volatile/fglrx.ko
exit 0

</pre>

Make it executable

<pre>
sudo chmod ugo+x /etc/init.d/ati-module-fix
</pre>

Now, make this run ''before'' gdm (which starts with sequence number 13)

<pre>
sudo update-rc.d ati-module-fix defaults 12
</pre>

It is possible that gdm sequence number is different. To find the gdm sequence number:
<pre>
ls /etc/rc2.d/
</pre>
And substitute 12 in the previous command with gdm sequence number - 1.

'''IMPORTANT''': You have to recompile the kernel module after each kernel update!
(Note: This does not affect you until the next time you update your kernel.)

Comment the following line in the file /etc/modprobe.d/lrm-video { add at 27/11/2007 }
<pre>
# Make nvidia/nvidia_legacy and fglrx use /sbin/lrm-video to load
#install fglrx /sbin/lrm-video fglrx $CMDLINE_OPTS # << this line
install nvidia /sbin/lrm-video nvidia $CMDLINE_OPTS
install nvidia_legacy /sbin/lrm-video nvidia_legacy $CMDLINE_OPTS
install nvidia_new /sbin/lrm-video nvidia_new $CMDLINE_OPTS
</pre>

===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: Alternative in the overlay-type to "Xv" can be "opengl" or "disable" if the TV-out makes problems in videos.

====Alternative: Configure the Driver, The Manual Way:====
An alternative to the "''sudo aticonfig''" commands is to edit "''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''" and change the "Device" section for the video card as shown below. This way you won't lose your old settings.
<pre>
gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
</pre>
<pre>
Section "Device"
[...]
# Driver "vesa"
Driver "fglrx"
Option "VideoOverlay" "on"
Option "OpenGLOverlay" "off"
[...]
EndSection
</pre>

===Finish the Installation===
Now save any open document and reboot your system:
<pre>
sudo shutdown -hr 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 Radeon Xpress Series
OpenGL version string: 2.1.7059 Release
</pre>
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.

'''If it still says ''Mesa'' and not ''ATI'', even after re-enabling the driver from the Restricted-manager:'''
You can try the following:
:*Remove all the packages provided by the <code>xserver-xorg-video-all</code> meta-package (search for it using Synaptic or Adept), then restart the machine. The X Server should now use the new fglrx driver by force (provided the driver is being used in ''xorg.conf'').
::If you can't log in after this, you'll have to log in to a terminal in the login screen, and reinstall the <code>xserver-xorg-video-all</code> package. Your problem is probably somewhere else. (taken from [http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3655658&postcount=139]).

'''If it says '' libGL.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory''...'''
Check if you have a ''/usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2'', if so do this:
<pre>sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1</pre>

Note: Can somebody post a glxinfo from a good install?

=== 3D desktop effects ===
The new ATI drivers use AIGLX so there is not need to install XGL that older drivers (< 8.40) required.

Remove this section from to the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.
The new xorg server enables "Composite" by default.
<pre>
# Section "Extensions"
# Option "Composite" "0"
# EndSection
</pre>

Compiz does not know about the fglrx driver. You can either skip the checks

<pre>mkdir -p ~/.config/compiz && echo SKIP_CHECKS=yes >> ~/.config/compiz/compiz-manager</pre>

or add it to the compiz white list, and clear the blacklist pci Ids variable '''*Recommended*'''

<pre>sudo gedit /usr/bin/compiz</pre>

<pre>
# Driver whitelist
WHITELIST="fglrx nvidia intel ati radeon i810"
</pre>

<pre>
# blacklist based on the pci ids
# BLACKLIST_PCIIDS="$T"
BLACKLIST_PCIIDS=""
</pre>

After the necessary configurations, just restart X and enjoy the cool effects.

For Kubuntu you need some extra steps:
<pre>
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-kde compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-core compiz-fusion-plugins-main compiz-plugins
</pre>

To test 3D Effects, press ALT+F2 and type "compiz --replace".

To configure use the tool KMenu->Settings->Avanced Desktop Effect Settings.

=== 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: 
* 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==

=== If installing 8.42.3 on Ubuntu x64... (fglrx 7.11 does not require this)===

(thanks to Michael at Phoronix forums and aolana at Ubuntuforums.org)

Building packages for Ubuntu 64-Bit is known to be broken. If you're installing on Ubuntu 64-Bit, do this:

Download this: [http://www.michaellarabel.com/downloads/fglrx-8.42-ubuntu+debian-2.tar.bz2 fglrx-8.42-ubuntu+debian-2.tar.bz2]

Extract the installer:

<pre>
bash ati-driver-installer-8.42.3-x86.x86_64.run --extract somedirectory
</pre>

Extract the archive you downloaded to the directory that you extracted the driver's installation files to.

Then build the package:

<pre>
./ati-installer.sh 8.42.3 --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
</pre>

=== 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>

=== Attention: Suspend/Hibernation will not work===

With Gutsy release, there's a big problem using any version of the ATI proprietary drivers. The Suspend/Hibernate function will stop working.
The problem is due to the new SLUB allocator incorporated in 2.6.22 / 2.6.23 Kernel.
There are no workaround, except:

- Boot using the older kernel (ver 2.6.20)

- Return to Feisty (with 2.6.20 kernel, and apply specific solutions: see Feisty installation guide).

- Use default Mesa Drivers (the easiest way is to disable ATI driver from Restricted Driver Manager).

- Recompiler your Kernel to use SLAB.

Unfortunately some new ATI cards couldn't start X with Mesa drivers, so the only workaround is returning to Feisty.

'''The problem was supposed to be solved in the AMD Catalyst 7.11 driver release (supporting the 2.6.23 kernel), but it is not.'''

A similar problem appears with nVidia cards. No explanation or workaround has been forthcoming.

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

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

=== libGL error ===
* fglrxinfo gives: libGL.so.1: cannot open shared object file.
* Fixed with command:
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1

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

[[Category:Installation Documentation]]

In the News

2005-12-13T18:15:39Z

84.56.36.6:

Any articles scoured from the Internet mentioning the ATI driver should end up here. Some good, some great, some not so great. Sometimes the news agregators (like [http://slashdot.org Slashdot] have lots of useful bits in their comments, include them as well.

You can also see this list [[:Category:NewsSite | organized by site]]

== December 2005 ==
'''2005-12-11''' : [http://holarse.de Holarse] : [http://polska.merseine.nu/h2006/space/start/2005-12-11/1 ATI-Treiber 8.20.8] 
'''2005-12-08''' : [http://phoronix.com Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=340&num=1 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.20.8] 

== November 2005 ==
'''2005-11-13''' : [http://holarse.de Holarse] : [http://polska.merseine.nu/h2006/space/start/2005-11-13/2 ATI-Treiber 8.19.10] 
'''2005-11-12''' : [http://phoronix.com Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=5056 ATI POWERPlay] 
'''2005-11-11''' : [http://phoronix.com Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=5055 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.19.10] 

== October 2005 ==
'''2005-10-13''' : [http://www.linux-gamers.net/ linuX-gamers.net] : [http://www.linux-gamers.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1006 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.18.6] 
'''2005-10-12''' : [http://phoronix.com/ Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=4768 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.18.6] 

== July 2005 ==
'''2005-07-30''' : [http://slashdot.org/ Slashdot] : [http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/07/30/197259 A Look at the State of ATI Linux Drivers] 
'''2005-07-29''' : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=05/08/19/1533258&mode=thread Connect3D Radeon X800 Linux Review] 

== June 2005 ==
'''2005-06-12''' : [http://linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=05/06/12/1158214&mode=thread Phoronix: ATI Linux Display Driver v8.14.13 Tested] 
'''2005-06-09''' : [http://phoronix.com/ Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=3600 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.14.13] 

== August 2004 ==
'''2004-07-05''' : [http://linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=04/08/05/2146211&mode=thread ATI Proprietary Linux Driver 3.11.1 Released]

In the News

2005-12-13T18:12:00Z

84.56.36.6:

Any articles scoured from the Internet mentioning the ATI driver should end up here. Some good, some great, some not so great. Sometimes the news agregators (like [http://slashdot.org Slashdot] have lots of useful bits in their comments, include them as well.

You can also see this list [[:Category:NewsSite | organized by site]]

== December 2005 ==
'''2005-12-11''' : [http://holarse.de Holarse] : [http://polska.merseine.nu/h2006/space/start/2005-12-11/1 ATI-Treiber 8.20.8] 

== November 2005 ==
'''2005-11-13''' : [http://holarse.de Holarse] : [http://polska.merseine.nu/h2006/space/start/2005-11-13/2 ATI-Treiber 8.19.10] 
'''2005-11-12''' : [http://phoronix.com Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=5056 ATI POWERPlay] 
'''2005-11-11''' : [http://phoronix.com Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=5055 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.19.10] 

== October 2005 ==
'''2005-10-13''' : [http://www.linux-gamers.net/ linuX-gamers.net] : [http://www.linux-gamers.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1006 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.18.6] 
'''2005-10-12''' : [http://phoronix.com/ Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=4768 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.18.6] 

== July 2005 ==
'''2005-07-30''' : [http://slashdot.org/ Slashdot] : [http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/07/30/197259 A Look at the State of ATI Linux Drivers] 
'''2005-07-29''' : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=05/08/19/1533258&mode=thread Connect3D Radeon X800 Linux Review] 

== June 2005 ==
'''2005-06-12''' : [http://linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=05/06/12/1158214&mode=thread Phoronix: ATI Linux Display Driver v8.14.13 Tested] 
'''2005-06-09''' : [http://phoronix.com/ Phoronix] : [http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=3600 ATI Linux Display Driver v8.14.13] 

== August 2004 ==
'''2004-07-05''' : [http://linuxhardware.org/ LinuxHardware.org] : [http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=04/08/05/2146211&mode=thread ATI Proprietary Linux Driver 3.11.1 Released]