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==AMD Repository==
==AMD Repository==
#Visit the Catalyst {{Catalystversion}} page and download the installer.
*Visit the Catalyst {{Catalystversion}} page and download the installer.
#Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
===Generate RPMs Method===
* Open a terminal, and run the package.
$ sh {{Catalystfilename}} --buildpkg Fedora/F10
* Become root and install the RPM files that were generated.
$ su -
# rpm -ihv filename.rpm
===Script Install Method===
*Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
  $ su -
  $ su -
  # sh {{Catalystfilename}}
  # sh {{Catalystfilename}}

Revision as of 15:28, 13 February 2009

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

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

  1. Open Add/Remove Software.
  2. Search for "akmod-fglrx"
  3. 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.

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

Script Install Method

  • Open a terminal, become root, and run the package.
$ su -
# sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip