cchtml.com - User contributions [en]

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

84.56.243.15: Created page with "== 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. Rem..."

== 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]]