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== Installation ==


Thank you for your interest in Capital One.
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.


I'm happy to know that.
===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>


Sure, let me check that information for you. One moment please.
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)
I'll provide you with the necessary information.


Just to confirm, are you an existing Business Credit Card Customer with Capital One?
If the system complains about dependencies, use your preferred package manager to download python2.4 and, if necessary, its dependencies.


Just to confirm, are you referring to your existing Business Credit Card or your personal credit card?
===Method 2: Install the Catalyst Driver Manually===


Thank you for clarifying that for me.
:''This is just an alternative installation method for the section above. It might help if you still get 'DRI missing' errors.''
Well, you can call our Customer Relations at 1-800-867-0904 and speak with them and they will assist you further as I do not have access to your existing Business Credit card information.
I'm only able to assist you with the application process for our Small Business Credit Cards.
Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.


At Capital One, we highly recommend that the applicant fill in the application by their own.
Download page: Catalyst {{catalystversion}} -- File: {{catalystfilename}}. This package contains both the 32-bit and 64-bit driver.


If your business legal structure is other than" Sole Proprietorship", you will require the EIN/TIN number.
Change to the directory you downloaded the file.  Make sure that you have the ''universe'' and ''multiverse'' repositories enabled in ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' before doing these steps.


On most of our Small Business Credit cards, your credit line will be between $500 dollars and $20,000 dollars. The exact amount will be determined upon approval.
There is a detailed manual with screenshots at [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AddingRepositoriesHowto Ubuntu Wiki].


Many of our Customers have found our Small Business credit card to be a great source of financing (new) business. You can make all your business related purchases with our business credit card and it could be a great advantage for your business.
By default, Ubuntu did not enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories, but now in Gutsy, both Universe and Multiverse are activated by default.


Meanwhile, you're eligible to apply if you're at least 18 years old and have the ability to make financial decisions for the business. In other words, you need to be an Owner, Partner, President, Treasurer, Vice President or CEO.
''Install necessary tools:''
{{Box Terminal|
sudo apt-get update


When you apply for or open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
sudo apt-get install build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++5 dkms linux-headers-$(uname -r)
}}


I understand that you meet the eligibility criteria.
''Uninstall previous fglrx:''
Using Synaptic, completely remove any packages containing "fglrx" in their name.


Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. As a result, your Social Security Number is required and used for identification purposes.
If using 64bit make sure to collect package "ia32-libs" before you continue!


We have a variety of Business Credit Cards. Let me find the right business credit card that will suit your requirements. Shall I proceed?
''Create .deb packages:''
{{Box Terminal|
sudo sh {{catalystfilename}} --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy
}}
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.  The same error may result from insufficient disk space.


With our small business credit card, you can keep your personel expenses separate from your business expenses.
As an alternative, you can just use
{{Box Terminal|
sudo sh ./{{catalystfilename}} --buildpkg Ubuntu --autopkg
}}
which will download all the needed packages by itself and also automatically detects the Ubuntu version used.


So, to understand your needs, let me ask you one or two quick questions. Shall I proceed?
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. Also check that your download path does not contain spaces.


Which of these credit card features is the most important to you?
''Blacklist old fglrx module from linux-restricted-modules:''
(a) Travel and merchandise rewards
(b) Cash back on purchases
(c) Lower interest rate


One more question. How would you describe your personal credit history?
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.
(a) Excellent credit
(b) Above average
(c) Needs some improvement
(d) Limited credit history


Are you looking to consolidate other credit cards, personal loans, student loans, auto loans—anything you've borrowed except other Capital One balances?
Ubuntu/Gnome users type in:
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>


Are you looking to consolidate personal loans, auto loans, home equity loans, and more?
Kubuntu/KDE users type in:
<pre>kdesu kate /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common</pre>


That's Okay. Not a problem.
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 graphics 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 (8.4) is in use.


Just to address, may I have your first name please?
You may also need to edit the file (if it exists):
<pre>gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-restricted</pre>
Put a # in front of the line "blacklist fglrx", if it is present. Otherwise, the kernel module will not load automatically, and you will not get 3D acceleration.


Based on the information that you have provided, we have the ' ' card that will suit your needs.
''Remove any old fglrx debs from /usr/src/:''
<pre>
sudo rm /usr/src/fglrx-kernel*.deb
</pre>


It will only take 5 minutes to complete the application form and you could get a response in as little as 60 seconds.
''Install .deb packages:''


I'd really appreciate if you could let me know once you have submitted the application form so that I can provide you with more information.
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.476-0*.deb
</pre>


While filling up the application form, if you have any doubts or questions, please feel free to ask me. I'm here.
''Additional 64-bit instructions''


Just to confirm, have you submitted the application form?
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 receive this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdccle package:


Are you reviewing the important disclosure page or you have submitted the application form?
<pre>
sudo apt-get install -f
</pre>


Could you please verify as to what message appeared on the screen once you submitted the application form?
Catalyst 8.3 on 64-bit systems requires the ''--force-overwrite'' command in the above ''dpkg'' command:
<pre>
sudo dpkg -i --force-overwrite xorg-driver-fglrx_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.476-0*.deb
</pre>


I'm really sorry to hear that. However, I appreciate the efforts you took to submit the application form.
I’m not wrhoty to be in the same forum. ROTFL


Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.
===Configure the Driver===
*NOTE THIS WILL ERASE SETTINGS IN /etc/X11/xorg.conf you should be sure there is a backup.
*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.


If your application is declined, you'll receive written notification explaining the specific reasons why it was declined.
====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>


You may call 1-800-903-9177 to check on the status of your application. Please wait a minimum of 7 business days before calling. 


You'll receive your Capital One card, credit line, and welcome materials by mail within 7 to 10 business days.  
==== TV - Out ====
The composite TV-Out is not working simultaneously with the VGA on my System. To use it I have turned the VGA off and only the TV on. Attention! This command turns off your Monitor!!
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=tv
</pre>
To change back to VGA:
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=crt1
</pre>
Some have had luck with both mirrored.
<pre>
sudo aticonfig --force-monitor=crt1
sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=crt1,tv
</pre>
reboot after that and it should mirror the CRT1 onto the TV.


I sincerely appreciate your continued patience and it was really nice to chat with you today. Have a great time. Bye and take care!!!
===Finish the Installation===
 
Now save any open document and reboot your system:
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I really appreciate it.
<pre>
 
sudo shutdown -hr now
BUSINESS LOANS AND LINE OF CREDIT:
</pre>
Hi! My name is Justin. How may I help you today?
*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>
 
*Note: Another way to reboot:
Thank you for your interest in Capital One.
<pre>
 
sudo reboot
I'm happy to know that.
</pre>
 
Sure, let me check that information for you. One moment please.
I'll provide you with the necessary information.
 
Just to confirm, are you an existing Business Credit Card Customer with Capital One?
 
Just to confirm, are you referring to your existing Business Credit Card or your personal credit card?
 
Thank you for clarifying that for me.
Well, you can call our Customer Relations at 1-800-867-0904 and speak with them and they will assist you further as I do not have access to your existing Business Credit card information.
I'm only able to assist you with the application process for our Small Business Credit Cards.
Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.
 
At Capital One, we highly recommend that the applicant fill in the application by their own.
 
If your business legal structure is other than" Sole Proprietorship", you will require the EIN/TIN number.
 
On most of our Small Business Credit cards, your credit line will be between $500 dollars and $20,000 dollars. The exact amount will be determined upon approval.
 
Many of our Customers have found our Small Business credit card to be a great source of financing (new) business. You can make all your business related purchases with our business credit card and it could be a great advantage for your business.
 
Meanwhile, you're eligible to apply if you're at least 18 years old and have the ability to make financial decisions for the business. In other words, you need to be an Owner, Partner, President, Treasurer, Vice President or CEO.
 
When you apply for or open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
 
I understand that you meet the eligibility criteria.
 
Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. As a result, your Social Security Number is required and used for identification purposes.
 
We have a variety of Business Credit Cards. Let me find the right business credit card that will suit your requirements. Shall I proceed?
 
With our small business credit card, you can keep your personel expenses separate from your business expenses.
 
So, to understand your needs, let me ask you one or two quick questions. Shall I proceed?
 
Which of these credit card features is the most important to you?
(a) Travel and merchandise rewards
(b) Cash back on purchases
(c) Lower interest rate
 
One more question. How would you describe your personal credit history?
(a) Excellent credit
(b) Above average
(c) Needs some improvement
(d) Limited credit history
 
Are you looking to consolidate other credit cards, personal loans, student loans, auto loans—anything you've borrowed except other Capital One balances?
 
Are you looking to consolidate personal loans, auto loans, home equity loans, and more?
 
That's Okay. Not a problem.
 
Just to address, may I have your first name please?
 
Based on the information that you have provided, we have the '  ' card that will suit your needs.
 
It will only take 5 minutes to complete the application form and you could get a response in as little as 60 seconds.
 
I'd really appreciate if you could let me know once you have submitted the application form so that I can provide you with more information.
 
While filling up the application form, if you have any doubts or questions, please feel free to ask me. I'm here.
 
Just to confirm, have you submitted the application form?
 
Are you reviewing the important disclosure page or you have submitted the application form?
 
Could you please verify as to what message appeared on the screen once you submitted the application form?
 
I'm really sorry to hear that. However, I appreciate the efforts you took to submit the application form.
 
Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.
 
If your application is declined, you'll receive written notification explaining the specific reasons why it was declined.
 
You may call 1-800-903-9177 to check on the status of your application. Please wait a minimum of 7 business days before calling. 
 
You'll receive your Capital One card, credit line, and welcome materials by mail within 7 to 10 business days.
 
I sincerely appreciate your continued patience and it was really nice to chat with you today. Have a great time. Bye and take care!!!
 
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I really appreciate it.
 
BUSINESS LOANS AND LINE OF CREDIT:
Hi! My name is Justin. How may I help you today?
 
Thank you for your interest in Capital One.
 
I'm happy to know that.
 
Sure, let me check that information for you. One moment please.
I'll provide you with the necessary information.
 
Just to confirm, are you an existing Business Credit Card Customer with Capital One?
 
Just to confirm, are you referring to your existing Business Credit Card or your personal credit card?
 
Thank you for clarifying that for me.
Well, you can call our Customer Relations at 1-800-867-0904 and speak with them and they will assist you further as I do not have access to your existing Business Credit card information.
I'm only able to assist you with the application process for our Small Business Credit Cards.
Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.
 
At Capital One, we highly recommend that the applicant fill in the application by their own.
 
If your business legal structure is other than" Sole Proprietorship", you will require the EIN/TIN number.
 
On most of our Small Business Credit cards, your credit line will be between $500 dollars and $20,000 dollars. The exact amount will be determined upon approval.
 
Many of our Customers have found our Small Business credit card to be a great source of financing (new) business. You can make all your business related purchases with our business credit card and it could be a great advantage for your business.
 
Meanwhile, you're eligible to apply if you're at least 18 years old and have the ability to make financial decisions for the business. In other words, you need to be an Owner, Partner, President, Treasurer, Vice President or CEO.
 
When you apply for or open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
 
I understand that you meet the eligibility criteria.
 
Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. As a result, your Social Security Number is required and used for identification purposes.
 
We have a variety of Business Credit Cards. Let me find the right business credit card that will suit your requirements. Shall I proceed?
 
With our small business credit card, you can keep your personel expenses separate from your business expenses.
 
So, to understand your needs, let me ask you one or two quick questions. Shall I proceed?
 
Which of these credit card features is the most important to you?
(a) Travel and merchandise rewards
(b) Cash back on purchases
(c) Lower interest rate
 
One more question. How would you describe your personal credit history?
(a) Excellent credit
(b) Above average
(c) Needs some improvement
(d) Limited credit history
 
Are you looking to consolidate other credit cards, personal loans, student loans, auto loans—anything you've borrowed except other Capital One balances?
 
Are you looking to consolidate personal loans, auto loans, home equity loans, and more?
 
That's Okay. Not a problem.
 
Just to address, may I have your first name please?
 
Based on the information that you have provided, we have the '  ' card that will suit your needs.
 
It will only take 5 minutes to complete the application form and you could get a response in as little as 60 seconds.
 
I'd really appreciate if you could let me know once you have submitted the application form so that I can provide you with more information.
 
While filling up the application form, if you have any doubts or questions, please feel free to ask me. I'm here.
 
Just to confirm, have you submitted the application form?
 
Are you reviewing the important disclosure page or you have submitted the application form?
 
Could you please verify as to what message appeared on the screen once you submitted the application form?
 
I'm really sorry to hear that. However, I appreciate the efforts you took to submit the application form.
 
Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.
 
If your application is declined, you'll receive written notification explaining the specific reasons why it was declined.
 
You may call 1-800-903-9177 to check on the status of your application. Please wait a minimum of 7 business days before calling. 
 
You'll receive your Capital One card, credit line, and welcome materials by mail within 7 to 10 business days.
 
I sincerely appreciate your continued patience and it was really nice to chat with you today. Have a great time. Bye and take care!!!
 
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I really appreciate it.
 
BUSINESS LOANS AND LINE OF CREDIT:
==================================
 
Our small business loans and line of credit are available only through mail offer currently.
 
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience since we do not have more information on Business loan and line of credit.
 
However, if you receive a mail offer from Capital One, you can certainly go ahead and respond to it by calling the number listed on the mail offer.
 
BUSINESS LOAN:
==============
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the five states like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BUSINESS LINE OF CREDIT:
========================
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the two states like Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BALANCE TRANSFER:
=================
 
On most of our Small Business Credit cards, You'll have a 0% introductory rate on purchases and transferred balances for up to 12 months.
 
You can do a balance transfer from any other financial organization and we do not charge a fee for Balance Transfer as well.
 
The 0% introductory APR upto 12 months is only on purchases and not applicable for Balance Transfer.
 
==============
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the five states like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BUSINESS LINE OF CREDIT:
========================
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the two states like Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BALANCE TRANSFER:
=================
 
On most of our Small Business Credit cards, You'll have a 0% introductory rate on purchases and transferred balances for up to 12 months.
 
You can do a balance transfer from any other financial organization and we do not charge a fee for Balance Transfer as well.
 
The 0% introductory APR upto 12 months is only on purchases and not applicable for Balance Transfer.
 
==============
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the five states like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BUSINESS LINE OF CREDIT:
========================
 
Just to confirm, could you please verify as to where your business is located?
 
If your business is licensed in any of the two states like Louisiana or Texas, you can contact the bank branch for further information.
 
BALANCE TRANSFER:
=================
 
On most of our Small Business Credit cards, You'll have a 0% introductory rate on purchases and transferred balances for up to 12 months.
 
You can do a balance transfer from any other financial organization and we do not charge a fee for Balance Transfer as well.
 
The 0% introductory APR upto 12 months is only on purchases and not applicable for Balance Transfer.


== Post-Installation Checks and Tweaks ==
== Post-Installation Checks and Tweaks ==
===Verifying===
===Verifying===
Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly:
Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly:
64bit Users only ( 32bit users can continue to the fglrxinfo test ), after rebooting you may have noticed that you cant open aticonfig and the fglrxinfo test below may not show ati in the info from the test, to fix this in terminal do the following command
<pre>
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1
</pre>


<pre>
<pre>
Line 354: Line 168:
OpenGL version string: 2.1.7415 Release
OpenGL version string: 2.1.7415 Release
</pre>
</pre>
64bit Users only ( 32bit users can continue to the fglrxinfo test ), after rebooting you may have noticed that you cant open aticonfig, and the fglrxinfo test below may not show ati in the info from the test, to fix this in terminal do the following command
<pre>
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1
</pre>
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.
The <code>OpenGL vendor string</code> should read '''ATI''' and not '''Mesa'''.


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* use dual head or one big desktop mode  
* use dual head or one big desktop mode  
* turn second monitor on/off on the fly
* turn second monitor on/off on the fly


==Specific Issues==
==Specific Issues==


=== 3D desktop effects ===
Your awnser was just what I needed. It’s made my day!
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>
 
 
You might have to modify the path for line 30 and 31
<pre>
  COMPIZ_BIN_PATH="/usr/bin/" # For window decorators and compiz
  PLUGIN_PATH="/usr/lib/compiz/"
</pre>
The COMPIZ_NAME on line 35 should also be modified accordingly
<pre>
  COMPIZ_NAME="compiz.real" # Final name for compiz (compiz.real)
</pre>
 
After the necessary configurations, just restart X and enjoy the cool effects.
 
If it still does not work, locate /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager.ubuntu [this line may instead be in /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager] and see if it contains an infinite loop in it. If it does, comment out the line that causes the infinite loop.
<pre>
# . /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager.ubuntu
</pre>
 
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.


=== Suspend/Hibernation work with 7.12===
=== Suspend/Hibernation work with 7.12===
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  sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib/modules
  sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib/modules
It may be necessary to create the /usr/X11R6/lib directory first:
sudo mkdir /usr/X11R6/lib


===If you get  /usr/X11R6/lib64/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found===
===If you get  /usr/X11R6/lib64/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found===
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</pre>
</pre>


=== libGL error ===
Now I know who the brainy one is, I’ll keep lokinog for your posts.
* fglrxinfo gives:  libGL.so.1: cannot open shared object file.
* Check the permission of the libGL.so.1.2 file with command:
  ls -l /usr/lib/libGL*
* The file permission of libGL.so.1.2 should be "-rw-rw-r--".  If the permission reads "-rw-rw----", do command
  sudo chmod o+r /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2
* If the permission is correct, fixed with command:
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1
 


=== Monitor detection (1680x1050 Resolution Issue)--- SOLVED ===
=== Monitor detection (1680x1050 Resolution Issue)--- SOLVED ===
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=== A possible problem with fglrx.ko conflicts ===
This has made my day. I wish all positngs were this good.
 
NOTE: I've run into strange problem building fglrx-kernel-source_8.443.1-1_i386.deb. If pentium-builder is installed, dkms fails to build fglrx.ko for make error (mixed implicit and static pattern rules. Stop.). It is caused by gcc.real and other indirections and wrong gcc version detection. Removing pentium-builder cures the problem.
 
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
 
To check the gdm sequence number,
<pre>
ls /etc/rc2.d/
</pre>
 
The value for [seqno] in the section below should be the gdm sequence number -1.
 
<pre>
sudo update-rc.d ati-module-fix defaults [seqno]
</pre>


=== Hang at logout ===
=== Hang at logout ===

Latest revision as of 18:44, 5 July 2013

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. 

sudo apt-get update	
sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-generic restricted-manager
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo depmod -a

The second line of the above may not be necessary. If apt says it cannot find the "linux-restricted-modules" package, try line 3. If that fails, check your sources.list (see top of page)

If the system complains about dependencies, use your preferred package manager to download python2.4 and, if necessary, its dependencies.

Method 2: Install the Catalyst Driver Manually

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

Download page: Catalyst 15.12 -- File: radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip. This package contains both the 32-bit and 64-bit driver.

Change to the directory you downloaded the file. 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 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:

Terminal Command

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install build-essential fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++5 dkms linux-headers-$(uname -r)

Uninstall previous fglrx: Using Synaptic, completely remove any packages containing "fglrx" in their name.

If using 64bit make sure to collect package "ia32-libs" before you continue!

Create .deb packages:

Terminal Command

sudo sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip --buildpkg Ubuntu/gutsy

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. The same error may result from insufficient disk space.

As an alternative, you can just use

Terminal Command

sudo sh ./radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip --buildpkg Ubuntu --autopkg

which will download all the needed packages by itself and also automatically detects the Ubuntu version used.

If this step fails on amd64/x86_64 with a No such file or directory message about missing files in X11R6/lib, follow these instructions and come back here. Also check that your download path does not contain spaces.

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: 

gksu gedit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common

Kubuntu/KDE users type in: 

kdesu kate /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common

Add "fglrx" to the line "DISABLED_MODULES"

File: /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common 
DISABLED_MODULES="fglrx"

Please note that after the modification above, the "Restricted Driver Manager" will signal "ATI accelerated graphics 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 (8.4) is in use.

You may also need to edit the file (if it exists): 

gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-restricted

Put a # in front of the line "blacklist fglrx", if it is present. Otherwise, the kernel module will not load automatically, and you will not get 3D acceleration.

Remove any old fglrx debs from /usr/src/: 

sudo rm /usr/src/fglrx-kernel*.deb

Install .deb packages: 

sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.476-0*.deb

Additional 64-bit instructions

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 receive this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdccle package: 

sudo apt-get install -f

Catalyst 8.3 on 64-bit systems requires the --force-overwrite command in the above dpkg command: 

sudo dpkg -i --force-overwrite xorg-driver-fglrx_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.476-0*.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.476-0*.deb

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Configure the Driver

  • NOTE THIS WILL ERASE SETTINGS IN /etc/X11/xorg.conf you should be sure there is a backup.
  • 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.
sudo aticonfig --initial

Then: 

sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv
  • 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. 

gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Section "Device"
	[...]
#       Driver          "vesa"
	Driver		"fglrx"
	Option		"VideoOverlay"		"on"
	Option		"OpenGLOverlay"		"off"
	[...]
EndSection


TV - Out

The composite TV-Out is not working simultaneously with the VGA on my System. To use it I have turned the VGA off and only the TV on. Attention! This command turns off your Monitor!! 

sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=tv

To change back to VGA: 

sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=crt1

Some have had luck with both mirrored. 

sudo aticonfig --force-monitor=crt1
sudo aticonfig --enable-monitor=crt1,tv

reboot after that and it should mirror the CRT1 onto the TV.

Finish the Installation

Now save any open document and reboot your system: 

sudo shutdown -hr now
  • 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: sudo rmmod fglrx
  • Note: Another way to reboot:
sudo reboot

Post-Installation Checks and Tweaks

Verifying

Run the following command to check its output to ensure the fglrx driver is installed properly: 

$fglrxinfo 
display: :0.0  screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300
OpenGL version string: 2.1.7415 Release

64bit Users only ( 32bit users can continue to the fglrxinfo test ), after rebooting you may have noticed that you cant open aticonfig, and the fglrxinfo test below may not show ati in the info from the test, to fix this in terminal do the following command 

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libGL.so.1.2 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1


The OpenGL vendor string 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: 

  • $ less /var/log/Xorg.0.log |grep EE
    if this command returns (EE) fglrx(0): incompatible kernel module detected - HW accelerated OpenGL will not work then remove the kernel module and reinstall it.
$ sudo dkms remove -m fglrx -v 8.471 --all
  • Remove all the packages provided by the xserver-xorg-video-all 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 xserver-xorg-video-all package. Your problem is probably somewhere else. (taken from [1]).
  • Remove the package xserver-xgl.
Explanation: If you installed this previously in order to make compiz work, it will not allow direct rendering on your display. You can check out if this is what it causing the problem by running
DISPLAY=:0 glxinfo | grep render
If it returns an ATI renderer, it means that xgl is being displayed indirectly on the display 1. (Taken from [2])
Warning: This might make your compiz stop working as it is configured to use XGl. A solution might be to run the Envy script in order to configure compiz.

Note: Here is the glxinfo of a good install (for those interested).

Enable laptop mode on battery power

Enabling laptop mode on battery power gives you much better battery life, however be aware that sometimes it causes odd hangs.

Switch ENABLE_LAPTOP_MODE to true

File: /etc/default/acpi-support 
# Switch to laptop-mode on battery power - off by default as it causes odd
# hangs on some machines
ENABLE_LAPTOP_MODE=true

Switch FGLRX_ACPI_SWITCH_POWERSTATES to true

File: /etc/default/fglrx 
# Uncomment the next line to enable powerstate switching on ACPI
# events for lid open/close and AC adapter on/off
FGLRX_ACPI_SWITCH_POWERSTATES=true

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

Specific Issues

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Suspend/Hibernation work with 7.12

With Gutsy release, there was a big problem using the ATI proprietary drivers. The Suspend/Hibernate function stopped working. The problem was due to the new SLUB allocator incorporated in 2.6.22 / 2.6.23 Kernel.

The problem has been solved in the AMD Catalyst 7.12 driver release. UPDATE: The problem has NOT been solved in the AMD Catalyst 7.12 driver release.

Suspend/hibernate is not working for FireGL 5250. For FireGL 5200, suspend works with the 7.12 fglrx kernel module loaded (which did not work before this release) , but does not work if X is running.

For Thinkpad T60 with ATI X1400, to get the laptop to wake up from suspend, I had to change the following in /etc/default/acpi-support:

SAVE_VBE_STATE=false

POST_VIDEO=false

Even with the above settings (like POST_VIDEO=false, etc.) my ASUS Z96J with an X1600 does not suspend.

This bug has been a serious issue for several months now. There is a lot of frustration over this, because Ubuntu/Canonical has not been helpful. They've said things like suggesting not using fglrx (thanks a lot, that really helps).

Current status on this bug can be found here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.22/+bug/121653/

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

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

It may be necessary to create the /usr/X11R6/lib directory first: 

sudo mkdir /usr/X11R6/lib

If you get /usr/X11R6/lib64/modules/dri/fglrx_dri.so not found

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ /usr/X11R6/lib64/modules

Segmentation Fault with glxinfo/fglrxinfo

If fglrxinfo or glxinfo returns a Segmentation fault like this: 

$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0  screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI Radeon Xpress Series
OpenGL version string: 1.4 (2.1.7170 Release)

Segmentation fault

Set output of libGL to verbose with 

$ export LIBGL_DEBUG=verbose

Run fglrxinfo or glxinfo again 

libGL: XF86DRIGetClientDriverName: 8.44.3 fglrx (screen 0)
libGL: OpenDriver: trying /usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so
libGL error: dlopen /usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so failed (/usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so: cannot open shared object file: Permission denied)
libGL error: unable to load driver: fglrx_dri.so
display: :0.0  screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI Radeon Xpress Series
OpenGL version string: 1.4 (2.1.7170 Release)

Segmentation fault

Don't know if its always fglrx_dri.so, but the fix is to add read permissions to the file.

Check if read permission is not there 

ls -l /usr/lib/dri/ |grep fglrx_dri
-rw-rw---- 1 root root 17462688 2008-01-13 17:42 fglrx_dri.so

Add read permission 

$ sudo chmod +r /usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so

Check read permission 

ls -l /usr/lib/dri/ |grep fglrx_dri
-rw-rw-r-- 1 root root 17462688 2008-01-13 17:42 fglrx_dri.so

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Monitor detection (1680x1050 Resolution Issue)--- SOLVED

As specified in the release notes, "Connecting a display device that supports 1680x1050 to a system running Linux may result in a maximum display resolution of 1280x1024 only being available". (from thread)

[It works with the latest driver]

Fglrx driver does not detect some monitors correctly, so you have to do it manually (google about your monitor spec with keyword: xorg.conf).

For example: Samsung 205BW 1680x1050 monitor needs manually set:

File: /etc/X11/xorg.conf 
Section "Monitor"
       Option "DPMS"
       Identifier "samsung-monitor"
       VendorName "Samsung"
       ModelName "SyncMaster 205BW"
       HorizSync 31.4 - 80.0
       VertRefresh 56.000 - 75.000
       Modeline "1680x1050" 146.25 1680 1784 1960 2240 1050 1053 1059 1089
EndSection

Section "Screen"
	Identifier	"samsung-screen"
	Device		"samsung-device"
	Monitor		"samsung-monitor"
	Defaultdepth	24
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth	24
		Modes		"1680x1050"
	EndSubSection
EndSection


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Hang at logout

If you experience hangs when logging out (of X) try disabling atieventsd with this command: 

sudo /usr/sbin/update-rc.d -f atieventsd remove

Revert to Xorg driver

If (for any reason) the fglrx install fails, you can revert to the Xorg driver by executing 

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

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: 

sudo apt-get install --reinstall libgl1-mesa-glx

See Also

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