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There are two methods to install the fglrx driver. RPMFusion.org provides an RPM repository that fits in with yum for simple installation and updating. AMD provides a script installer that can generate Fedora RPMs or install the driver directly.
RPMFusion Repository
- This method will give you automatic updates when they become available from AMD.
Step 1 Install RPMFusion repository information
- Visit RPMFusion.org and install the RPM.
Step 2 Install the driver
yum method
1. Open a terminal and become root.
$ su -
2. In the terminal, perform the following command:
# yum install akmod-fglrx
3. Enable the driver for use.
# fglrx-config-display enable
GUI method
- Open Add/Remove Software.
- Search for "akmod-fglrx"
- Check the package and click Apply.
Step 3 Restart
- Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
AMD Repository
- Visit the Catalyst 15.12 page and download the installer.
Step 1 Install Development Tools
The fglrx driver has a small kernel module that is required for hardware 3D and OpenGL acceleration.
$ su -c `yum install gcc kernel-devel rpm-build`
Step 2 Install fglrx Driver
Step 2a Generate RPMs Method
- Open a terminal, and run the package.
$ sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip --buildpkg Fedora/F10
- Become root and install the RPM files that were generated.
$ su - # rpm -ihv filename.rpm
Step 2b Script Install Method
- Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
$ su - # sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip
Step 3 Reboot
- Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
