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    how do u install ATI drivers?

    > > > >

    ok lets see how do i explain this. O ya

    the first time i install kubuntu i got the graphics working and the

    Code:
    msta@Nandina:~$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: Tungsten Graphics, Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI R300 20060815 TCL
OpenGL version string: 1.3 Mesa 6.5.2
    i follow the instructions from http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide

    then the error came for catalyst ATI control center on the K menu

    the error was KDEinit could not launch "amdcccle" the head line of the window thatpopped up was Sorry - KDesktop

    so i when and did something and i fix it i did fglrxinfo and it worked!

    but then.......... the dark ages come.......!!!! >

    i had to reformat my computer because i deleted a folder for god knows WHAT!

    and i did the thing over again but i cant remember how to fix the
    KDEinit could not launch "amdcccle"
    so can u guys help me with this? much and a lot is appreciated!

    THANK YOU in advance (sorry for the attitude of mine right now )

    ~Msta
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    #2
    Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

    You don't really need that.
    You've got the driver installed, so now you need to use it.
    Open up Konsole, and execute "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg". This will prompt you for your password.
    All you need to know here is that when it prompts you for the driver, you select "fglrx". (Also, when it asks about monitor settings, just pick "simple", or it'll ask for information you don't have.)
    For external use only.
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      #3
      Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

      that doesn't work..........

      Code:
      msta@Nandina:~$ fglrxinfo
Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0".
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: Mesa project: [url]www.mesa3d.org[/url]
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect
OpenGL version string: 1.4 (1.5 Mesa 6.5.2)
      it still says that, besides the:
      Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0".

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        #4
        Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

        This is from:
        Topic: Problems installing ATI driver
        http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3082899.0


        DIY

        After installation, i would run (backup first)
        Code:
        sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
        This reconfigures xserver.


        More at http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/p7.html
        and
        HOWTO : Disaster Recovery and xorg.conf
        http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3082808.0


        After that i would edit (backup first) xorg.conf:
        Alt +F2 and kdesu kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf.

        Remove unnessary markings:
        Topic: X Error: BadDevice, invalid or uninitialized input device 168
        http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=7964.0

        Check that Section "Device" has
        Driver "fglrx"
        and
        Option "VideoOverlay" "on"
        and there is
        Section "Extensions"
        Option "Composite" "0"
        EndSection
        because:
        From http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide
        In Ubuntu Feisty the Composite extension is enabled by default, however, fglrx does not yet support Composite with DRI. In order to disable Composite you have to edit the xorg.conf file
        Add
        Option "AIGLX" "false"
        in the Section "ServerLayout"
        because AIGLX doesn't work with fglrx (keep error messages off).
        without:
        (EE) AIGLX error: dlsym for __driCreateNewScreen_20050727 failed (/usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so: undefined symbol: __driCreateNewScreen_20050727)
        (EE) AIGLX: reverting to software rendering

        Save - restart - check

        Code:
        :~$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: ATI RADEON 9600 Series
OpenGL version string: 2.0.6458 (8.36.5)

        Code:
        :~$ xvinfo
X-Video Extension version 2.2
screen #0
 Adaptor #0: "video4linux"
  number of ports: 1
  port base: 115
  operations supported: PutVideo
...

        Code:
        :~$ glxinfo | grep direct
direct rendering: Yes


        If there is problems (still mesa/no xv/no direct rendering):

        I would check errors (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
        Code:
        cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep "(EE)"
        and warnings
        Code:
        cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep "(WW)"

        With error messages / warnings i could search/ask kubuntu/ubuntu/ -forums -> And if i'm lucky ------> Solution.


        Before you edit, BACKUP !

        Why there are dead links ?
        1. Thread: Please explain how to access old kubuntu forum posts
        2. Thread: Lost Information
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          #5
          Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

          thank you i will report back
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            #6
            Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

            Never did like ATI because of this problems. I'd rather use NVidia since the company's willing to help out with the community.
            Anyway, hope you got your ATI working.
            Dax Solomon Umaming<br />http://blog.knightlust.com/
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              #7
              Re: how do u install ATI drivers?

              O MY GOD IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH *goes into his room and dances*
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