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    Having problems with Video drivers.

    AMD 8-core @ 4Mhz, XFX R7850 DD 2GB DDR5, Kubuntu 14.04, KDE 4.13.2

    Recently my monitors took on a psychadelic appearance, with widgets and background flashing a change of colors. I got help here, and by turning off Desktop Effects, the color show stopped.

    After installing Kubuntu 14.04, I attempted to install Catalyst Control Center. I had some problems opening the application and was told to make sure I had the proper video drivers installed. I opened Driver Manager and saw that the (recommended driver) was not installed, so I selected the proper driver and attempted installation. The process was rejected and I was returned to the previously installed video driver.

    I attempted the recommendations provided and finally was directed to look in aticonfig. The amount of data presented is awesome and dawnting for someone with my limited abilities.

    Not knowing what to look for, I looked for an indication that problems were located within, but did not find any. It appears to be a detailed description of what my video card is capable. I posted the result below if needed by an expert to note my problem:

    steven@Yeshuah-desktop:~$ aticonfig
    Usage: aticonfig [OPTION] ...
    Parses an existing X-Server configuration file and modifies it to operate with
    AMD products.

    The following command-line options can be invoked as parameters:

    AMD Initial Configuration:
    --initial
    Generate a default AMD device section in the configuration file which
    is capable of loading the fglrx driver.
    --initial=dual-head
    Same as '--initial' but generate a basic dual head configuration file.
    --initial=check
    Identifies if the fglrx driver is present in configuration file.

    TV Options:
    --tvf, --tv-format-type=STRING
    Change the TV signal format. STRING can be one of:
    NTSC-M
    NTSC-JPN
    NTSC-N
    PAL-B
    PAL-COMB-N
    PAL-D
    PAL-G
    PAL-H
    PAL-I
    PAL-K
    PAL-K1
    PAL-L
    PAL-M
    PAL-N
    PAL-SECAM-D
    PAL-SECAM-K
    PAL-SECAM-K1
    PAL-SECAM-L
    Note: Not all graphics cards support every mode. Regional
    settings are applicable.
    --tvs, --tv-standard-type=STRING
    Change the TV standard for TV output. STRING can be one of:
    VIDEO
    SCART
    YUV
    --tv-overscan={on|off}
    Enable or disable overscan mode for TVout
    Note, not all tv-formats support overscan. Try to
    toggle overscan off before changing tv-format if
    and error occurs.
    --tv-info
    Print out the current tv geometry, tv format, and if the
    tv is physically connected.
    --tv-geometry=WIDTHxHEIGHT{+|-}X{+|-}Y
    =WIDTHxHEIGHT
    Change the size and position of the TVout display.
    WIDTH and HEIGHT are in percentage units. Please note
    that the valid range for WIDTH and HEIGHT depends on
    the tv-format selected. However, as a rule of thumb
    WIDTH and HEIGHT are valid in the range [1,100]
    X and Y are pixels offsets from centre
    of the screen. X and Y are have variable ranges dependant
    on ASIC. Use tv-info to get valid X and Y ranges
    If tv-geometry is invoked with just width and height
    then X and Y are assumed to be 0
    See example 5 below for a sample usage.

    FireGL Workstation Board Features:
    --app, --use-app-profile=STRING
    Change the application profile for a FireGL workstation board.
    STRING can be one of:
    default
    maya
    softimage-xsi
    softimage-3d
    houdini4.0
    houdini5.0
    houdini5.5
    Screen-Related Options:
    --ovt, --overlay-type=STRING
    Change the overlay for the X server. STRING can be one of:
    opengl
    disable
    --ovon, --overlay-on={0|1}
    Choose which head the hardware overlay should be visible on. The
    hardware overlay can be used for either OpenGL, video, pseudo-color
    or stereo.
    --lcd, --lcd-mode=STRING
    Change the LCD mode. STRING can be one of:
    center
    full
    --dtop, --desktop-setup=STRING
    Change the desktop setup for multiple display adapters.
    STRING can be one of:
    single 1 screen, second dark
    mirror 2 screens - same content, identical
    refresh rate/resolution
    Note: This option is NOT supported with Avivo
    clone 2 screens - same content, allows for
    different refresh rates/resolutions
    horizontal 2 screens - one framebuffer,
    screen 1 right of screen 0
    horizontal,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
    screen 1 left of screen 0
    vertical 2 screens - one framebuffer,
    screen 1 above of screen 0
    vertical,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
    screen 1 below of screen 0
    Note: This option is not valid if '--initial=dual-head' is specified.
    --vs, --sync-vsync={on|off}
    Enable/disable sync buffer swaps with vsync. Enable this option to
    prevent tearing during 3D rendering.
    --psc, --pseudo-color={on|off}
    Enable/disable pseudo-color visuals. Enable this option to get 16-bit
    color support.
    --sm, --stereo-mode={active | passive | passiveInvertHorz | passiveInvertVert | horizontalInterleave | verticalInterleave | autoTSL | off}
    Enable/disable stereo support. Enable active option only for
    applications that support the use of hardware 3D shutter glasses.
    For the use of passive, passiveInvertHorz, passiveInvertVert, horizontalInterleave and verticalInterleave modes
    specialized monitor equipment is required.
    --resolution=Screen#,W1xH1,W2xH2,W3xH3,...
    Set the modes for the specified screen. You may specify several
    resolutions separated by commas.
    Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
    --hsync=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
    Change the horizontal sync range of the specified monitor. Make sure
    you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
    Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
    --vrefresh=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
    Change the vertical refresh range of the specified monitor. Make sure
    you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
    Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
    --hsync2=LOW-HIGH
    Change the horizontal sync range of the second display. Make sure you
    know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
    --vrefresh2=LOW-HIGH
    Change the vertical refresh range of the second display. Make sure you
    know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
    --mode2=W1xH1,W2XH2,W3xH3,...
    Change the modes for the second display. You may specify several
    resolutions separated by commas. Only valid for clone and big desktop
    settings.
    --screen-layout={left|right|above|below}
    Set the secondary screen position for dual head.
    --screen-overlap=NUM
    Set the screen overlap region in big desktop mode to be NUM pixels.
    Advanced Options:
    --sync-video={on|off}
    Enable/disable sync to vsync for AVIVO video.
    This option is enabled by default and is used to prevent
    video tearing. By disabling this option video is free to
    render as fast as the 3D engine can handle. In the case of
    choppy video try to disable sync-video.
    --tls={on|off}
    Enable/disable fast thread local storage. Disable this option when
    virtual machines or WineX fail to work properly.
    --locked-userpages={on|off}
    Enable/disable locked user pages. Disable this option if the system
    hangs when running fgl_glxgears.
    User page lock is no longer available on AGP system now.
    --max-gart-size=VALUE1,VALUE2
    Set user-defined max total GART size(VALUE1) and cacheable gart
    size(VALUE2) for non-AGP systems.
    This option can combined with --adapter option to set the gart size
    for individual card.

    Dynamic Display Management Options:
    Following options will not change the config file. They are
    used for querying driver, controller and adaptor information.
    These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
    the same command line will be ignored.
    --enable-monitor=STRING,STRING
    Setting current monitor to be enabled. Only 2 displays
    can be enabled at the same time. Any displays
    that are not on the list will be disabled.
    STRING can be one of the following set, separated
    by commas:
    none
    crt1
    crt2
    lvds
    tv
    cv
    tmds1
    tmds2
    tmds2i
    dfp3
    dfp4
    dfp5
    dfp6
    auto -- use default policy to enable the displays.
    --query-monitor
    This will return connected and enabled monitor information
    --swap-monitor
    This only works for big desktop setup. This will swap the
    contents on the two monitors.
    --swap-screens={on|off}
    Enable/disable swap heads in dual-head mode.
    This option works only in dual-head mode.

    Pair mode options:
    Following options are used for query add and remove pair modes.
    These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
    the same command line will be ignored.
    --list-pairmode
    list all the current existing pair modes the driver can use.
    --add-pairmode=width0xheight0+width1xheight1
    Add one pair mode to the list. width0 and height0 are the
    size of primary display and width1 and height1 for the
    secondary display.
    --remove-pairmode=index
    Remove one pair mode from the list. User can get index by
    list-pairmode.

    External Events Daemon Options:
    Following options will not change the config file. They are
    used to send commands to the atieventsd external events daemon.
    --set-policy=STRING
    Sets the event policy for the daemon to be STRING.
    See the atieventsd(8) manpage for further details.

    Display attribute options:
    Following options are used for query and set adjustment of
    specific attribute for specific display. These options will be
    effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
    will be ignored.
    The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
    crt1, lvds, tv, cv, tmds1, crt2,
    tmds2, tmds2i, dfp3, dfp4, dfp5, dfp6 .
    The ATTRIBTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
    brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, positionX,
    positionY, sizeX, sizeY, overscan, videoStandard
    --query-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE
    query the specific adjustment info of the specific display.
    if ATTRIBTYPE is not specified, all supported attribute
    information will be printed out.
    --set-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE:VALUE
    set the attribute value of the specific display.

    Connector type options:
    Following options are used for query connector type
    for specific display. These options will be
    effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
    will be ignored.
    The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
    crt1, lvds, tv, cv, tmds1, crt2,
    tmds2, tmds2i, dfp3, dfp4, dfp5, dfp6 .
    --query-connectortype=DISPLAYTYPE
    query the connector type of the specific display.

    Component video dongle options:
    Following options are used for query and set dongles for a
    component video. These options will be effective immediately.
    Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
    --query-cvdongle
    query dongle setting informations of the component video.
    --set-cvdongle=VALUE
    set the custom override value of the CV dongle.
    --reset-cvdongle
    reset the custom override setting(to zero)of the CV dongle.

    Component video customized mode options:
    Following options are used for query and set customized mode for
    component video. These options will be effective immediately.
    Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
    --query-cvmode
    query customized modes for component video.
    --add-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEDHEIGHT,RE FRESH.
    add a customized mode for component video.
    --validate-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEHEIGHT,REF RESH.
    validate a customized mode for component video.
    --delete-cvmode=INDEX
    delete one customized mode for component video.

    Persistent Configuration Store (PCS) Options:
    Following options will not change the config file. They are
    used to manipulate the PCS database. Due to their nature, these.
    commands may only be run by the root user. Note that the prefix
    and key names are not case-sensitive.
    --get-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
    Prints out the specified prefix and key from the PCS
    database. The type of data will be shown along with
    the contents.
    --set-pcs-u32=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE
    --set-pcs-val=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE (deprecated)
    Sets an integer value at the specified prefix and key in
    the PCS database. The value may be specified in hex by
    prefixing it with 0x or in octal by prefixing it with 0,
    otherwise the value is assumed to be in decimal. Note
    that --set-pcs-val is deprecated and --set-pcs-u32 should
    be used instead. --set-pcs-val will be removed soon.
    --set-pcs-u32array=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE[,VALUE]...
    Sets an array of integer values at the specified prefix
    and key in the PCS database. The values may be specified
    in hex by prefixing it with 0x or in octal by prefixing
    it with 0, otherwise the value is assumed to be in decimal.
    (e.g. --set-pcs-u32array="TestSection,TestData,1,0x2,3")
    --set-pcs-str=PREFIX,KEY,STRING
    Sets a string value at the specified prefix and key in
    the PCS database.
    --set-pcs-raw=PREFIX,KEY,HEXSTRING
    Sets a raw binary value at the specified prefix and key in
    the PCS database. The value is specified as a series of
    hex bytes with no 0x or spaces.
    (e.g. --set-pcs-raw="TestSection,TestData,E84C0E" sets 3 bytes)
    --set-pcs-bool=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE
    Sets a boolean value at the specified prefix and key in
    the PCS database. The value may be specified as either
    "true", "yes", "on", "enable" or "1" meaning boolean TRUE or
    "false", "no", "off", "disable" or "0" meaning boolean FALSE.
    --del-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
    Deletes the specified prefix and key from the PCS database.

    Multiple display adapter options:
    Following options are used for querying and setting up multiple
    display adapters that are installed for multihead or Crossfire
    configurations.
    --lsa, --list-adapters
    Lists all detected and supported display adapters.
    The default adapter (used when --adapter is not specified)
    will be indicated with a "*" next to it.
    --adapter=ADAPTERLIST
    Selects which adapters returned by --list-adapters should
    be affected by other aticonfig options. ADAPTERLIST contains
    either a comma-seperated sequence of the index numbers of the
    adapters to be affected or else contains the keyword "all" to
    select all the adapters. If --adapter is missing, only the
    default adapter will be affected.
    --lscc, --list-crossfire-candidates
    Queries the driver to determine the pool of available devices that can
    can be chained together for CrossFire.
    --lscs, --list-crossfire-status
    List current Crossfire status (enabled or disabled) along with diagnostics
    information indicates the status of your system
    --lsch, --list-mgpu-chains
    Lists the MGPU chains that are currently defined along with their
    enabled state
    --cfa, --add-crossfire-chain
    Defines a new CrossFire chain. --adapter should contain the adapter
    chain definition, with the master adapter being the first entry and
    the slave adapters being the subsequent entries in order of priority.
    --cfd, --delete-crossfire-chain
    Delete and existing defined CrossFire chain. --adapter should list the
    master adapters of the chains to be deleted. --adapter=all will delete
    all chain definitions.
    --cf, --crossfire={on|off}
    Enables/disables CrossFire support on the currently defined CrossFire
    chains. --adapter should list the master adapters to be enabled or
    disabled.
    --cfl, --crossfire-logo={on|off}
    Enables/disables the appearance of the CrossFire Logo when rendering
    in CrossFire mode
    --addch, --add-mgpu-chain
    Defines a new MGPU chain. --adapter should contain the adapter
    chain definition, with the master adapter being the first entry and
    the slave adapters being the subsequent entries in order of priority.
    --mgpu-sls={on|off}
    Enables/disables MGPU-SLS(Multiple GPU Single Large Surface)support
    on the currently defined MGPU chains. --adapter should list the
    master adapters to be enabled or disabled.
    --delch, --delete-mgpu-chain
    Delete and existing defined MGPU chain. --adapter should list the
    master adapters of the chains to be deleted. --adapter=all will delete
    all chain definitions.

    AMD Overdrive (TM) options:
    The following options are used to get and set current and peak, core
    and memory clock information as well as read the current temperature of
    adapters. By using the "--adapter=" argument the AMD Overdrive (TM)
    options can be targeted to a particular adapter in a multi-adapter scenario.
    If no adapter is explicitly targeted the commands will be run on the Default
    adapter as indicated by the "--list-adapters" command
    --od-enable
    Unlocks the ability to change core or memory clock values by
    acknowledging that you have read and understood the AMD Overdrive (TM)
    disclaimer and accept responsibility for and recognize the potential
    dangers posed to your hardware by changing the default core or memory
    clocks
    --od-disable
    Disables AMD Overdrive(TM) set related aticonfig options. Previously
    commited core and memory clock values will remain, but will not be set
    on X Server restart.
    --odgc, --od-getclocks
    Lists various information regarding current core and memory clock
    settings.
    Including: current and peak clocks
    the theoretical range clocks can be set to
    the current load on the GPU
    --odsc, --od-setclocks={NewCoreClock|0,NewMemoryClock|0}
    Sets the core and memory clock to the values specified in MHz
    The new clock values must be within the theoretical ranges provided
    by --od-getclocks. If a 0 is passed as either the NewCoreClock or
    NewMemoryClock it will retain the previous value and not be changed.
    There is no guarantee that the attempted clock values will succeed
    even if they lay inside the theoretical range. These newly set
    clock values will revert to the default values if they are not
    committed using the "--od-commitclocks" command before X is
    restarted
    --odrd, --od-restoredefaultclocks
    Sets the core and memory clock to the default values.
    Warning X needs to be restarted before these clock changes will take
    effect
    --odcc, --od-commitclocks
    Once the stability of a new set of custom clocks has been proven this
    command will ensure that the Adapter will attempt to run at these new
    values whenever X is restarted
    --odgt, --od-gettemperature
    Returns the temperature reported by any thermal sensors available on
    the adapter.

    ACPI Options:
    --acpi-services=on|off
    Enable/disable ACPI services. In the case of BIOS or kernel ACPI issues,
    ACPI services in the driver can be disabled through this option.
    The ACPI services are enabled by default.
    --acpi-display-switch=on|off
    Enable/disable display switching with ACPI methods on mobile platforms.
    This option is enabled by default.

    Genlock/Framelock options:
    The following options are used to control operation with GLSYNC module
    in the system. By using the "--adapter=" argument --glsync-getconfig,
    --glsync-setconfig, --glsync-getgenlock, --glsync-setgenlock options
    can be targeted to a particular adapter in a multi-adapter scenario.
    If no adapter is explicitly targeted the commands will be run on the Default
    adapter as indicated by the "--list-adapters" command
    --glsync-getport={RJ45_1 | RJ45_2 | BNC}
    Get configuration state for specified GLSync port.
    Including: Number of LEDs
    Scanned frequency
    Signal Source for RJ45 port if it is configured as output
    Port state (Input or Output) for RJ45 port
    Signal type for BNC port
    --glsync-setport=port_type,cntl,sig_src
    Set configuration for specified GLSync port
    Parameters: port_type - RJ45_1 or RJ45_2
    only RJ45 ports can be configured
    cntl - 0 if port is configured as input or
    1 if port is configured as output
    sig_src - signal source for GL Sync port
    if 0-3 - GPU port index
    if RJ45_1, RJ45_2 or BNC - another GL Sync port
    if -1 - signal source is undefined
    --glsync-getconfig
    Get timing configuration for particular GL Sync connector
    Including: Sync Delay in ms
    Signal Source
    Sample Rate
    Sync field
    Trigger Edge
    Scan Rate multiplier
    GPU port index this adapter connected to
    --glsync-setconfig=delay,fr_cntl,sig_src,smpl_rate,fld,edge ,coef
    Set timing configuration for GL Sync connector
    Parameters: delay - Sync Delay in ms
    fr_cntl - Enable/Disable framlock control
    0 Disable Framelock
    1 Enable Framelock
    sig_src - Signal Source for this adapter.
    if 0-3 - GPU port index.
    It can not be GPU port index of this adapter
    if RJ45_1, RJ45_2 or BNC - GL Sync port
    if -1 - signal source is undefined
    smpl_rate - Sample Rate for sampled sync signal.
    0 for no sampling
    fld - Sync field for interlaced sync signal.
    0 if sync field is undefined
    1 if synced to both field
    2 if synced to field 1
    edge - it is defined which signal edge
    should trigger synchronization
    0 if edge is undefined
    1 if it is triggered by raising edge
    2 if it is triggered by falling edge
    3 if it is triggered by both edges
    coef - Scan Rate multiplier applied to sync signal
    0 if coef is undefined
    1 if coef is 5
    2 if coef is 4
    3 if coef is 3
    4 if coef is 2.5
    5 if coef is 2
    6 if coef is 1.33
    7 if coef is 1.25
    8 if coef is 1.
    9 if coef is 0.8
    10 if coef is 0.67
    11 if coef is 0,5
    12 if coef is 0.4
    13 if coef is 0.33
    14 if coef is 0.25
    15 if coef is 0.2
    Note: Some parameters may not be valid for manual configuration.
    Please use --glsync-getconfig command to verify.
    --glsync-getgenlock=disp_type
    Get genlock mode for particular display
    disp_type - Display Type. When RandR 1.2 and above is enabled
    can be query by using xrandr -q command.
    If RandR 1.2 is not enabled
    aticonfig --query-monitor command should be used
    to query this parameter
    --glsync-setgenlock=disp_type,mode,timing_server
    Set genlock mode for particular display
    Parameters: disp_type - Display Type.
    When RandR 1.2 and above is enabled
    can be query by using xrandr -q command.
    If RandR 1.2 is not enabled
    aticonfig --query-monitor command
    should be used to query this parameter.
    mode - Enable/Disable Genlock
    0 Disable Genlock
    1 Enable Genlock
    timing_server - Enable/Disable timing server
    0 to configure display as free run
    1 to configure display as a timing server
    --glsync-restart
    Reinitialized all genlock settings after power down system

    X Server Options:
    --xinerama={on|off}
    Enable/disable Xinerama (MultiView) in the X Server configuration file.
    MultiView allows for the merging of independent desktop heads into a
    unified workspace allowing windows to freely cross X Screen boundaries.

    Uninstall options:
    --uninstall{=force|dryrun}
    dryrun tests uninstall but does not uninstall.
    force removes all installed files without verification.
    Uninstall without an option tries to perform the default uninstall procedure.

    Miscellaneous Options:
    -v, --verbose
    Show what aticonfig is doing.
    -q, --quiet
    Disable all information output except for errors.
    --effective={now,startup}
    Choose when the requested changes should take effect.
    now: Immediately. This change will affect the running X
    session if applicable. Only 'set-powerstate' and
    'overlay-on' are applicable for now.
    startup: On future X server startups. This change will modify the
    X server configuration file if applicable.
    The default is 'now,startup', i.e., do both as applicable.
    --nobackup
    Do not make an automatic backup of the configuration file.
    -i, --input=FILE
    Select a FILE to input as the configuration file. Set FILE to '-' to
    pipe from standard input. Without this option, aticonfig will search
    /etc/X11 for the default configuration file.
    -o, --output=FILE
    Select a FILE to output the new configuration file to. Set FILE to '-'
    to print to standard output. Without this option, aticonfig will
    replace the input file with the newly generated file.
    -h, --help
    Display this help screen.
    -f, --force
    Only valid with 'initial' option. Force aticonfig to generate default
    Monitor, Device, and Screen sections even if the original configuration
    file has invalid settings in these sections.

    Composite options:
    --xv-pixmap-buffer-type=gartcacheable
    Allocate pixmap buffer from GART cacheable heap.
    --xv-pixmap-buffer-type=lfb
    Allocate pixmap buffer from local framebuffer.
    --xv-pixmap-buffer-type=gartuswc
    Allocate pixmap buffer from GART USWC heap.

    PowerXpress options:
    Warning: Configure PowerXpress in console mode is not always be guaranteed to have effect.
    --px-list-active-gpu
    --pxl
    List current activated GPU
    --px-dgpu
    Activate discrete GPU (High-Performance mode), must re-start X to take effect
    --px-igpu
    Activate integrated GPU (Power-Saving mode), must re-start X to take effect

    Examples:
    1. Setting up fglrx for the first time.
    Single head : aticonfig --initial --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf
    Dual head : aticonfig --initial=dual-head --screen-layout=above
    This command will generate a dual head configuration
    file with the second screen located above the first
    screen.
    Multi head : aticonfig --initial --heads=4 --adapter=1
    This command will generate 4 adjacent X Screens
    on adapter 1. Use with -f to reduce previously configured heads.
    2. Setting up big desktop to horizontal and set overlay on secondary display.
    aticonfig --dtop=horizontal --overlay-on=1
    3. Setting up modes for primary display.
    aticonfig --resolution=0,1600x1200,1280x1024,1024x768
    4. Change tv geometry
    aticonfig --tv-geometry=85x90+10-10
    This will set tv to 85% width (where 100% ==
    overscan) 90% height and shift 10 pixels right of centre
    and 10 pixels down of centre.
    5. Multiple display adapters.
    List adapters : aticonfig --list-adapters
    Init 0 and 2 : aticonfig --adapter=0,2 --initial
    Init all : aticonfig --adapter=all --initial
    MultiView : aticonfig --xinerama=on
    6. AMD Overdrive (TM).
    List adapters : aticonfig --list-adapters
    Get Clocks of 0 : aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-getclocks
    Set new Clocks for 0 : aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-setclocks=770,1126
    Test out 3D : atiode -P60 -H localhost:0; echo $?
    Check Temperature of 0 : aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-gettemperature
    Commit changes for 0 : aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-commitclocks

    ***note***
    atiode is a stress application you start with a required
    parameter -P which specifies the test duration and the optional
    -H parameter to target a specific display to use. For example
    atiode -P 600 -H localhost:0 would test display 0 for 10 minutes
    the return code from the application is the test result
    0: Test successfully completed.
    1: Invalid command-line parameters.
    2: Test failed because of rendering errors.
    3: Target adapter not found.
    4: Test aborted due to unknown reason

    7. Framelock/Genlock with GL Sync module
    Set GL Sync connector parameters for particular adapter:
    aticonfig --glsync-setconfig=0,0,2,0.0,3,8 --adapter=1
    Enable Genlock for particular display:
    aticonfig --glsync-setgenlock=lvds,1,0 --adapter=1
    Enable Timing Master:
    aticonfig --glsync-setgenlock=dfp3,0,1 --adapter=1
    Verify if the frequency is locked for particular display:
    aticonfig --glsync-getgenlock=crt1 --adapter=1
    Set GL Sync output port RJ45_1:
    aticonfig --glsync-setport=RJ45_1,1,BNC
    Reinitialize all genlock settings for all displays and adapters:
    aticonfig --glsync-restart

    Please report bugs to http://support.amd.com
    steven@Yeshuah-desktop:~$

    Is there a way to force the installation of the proper drivers? Is there a way to tell if my video card is defective; I am sure it is still under warantee? At the end of the above presentation, it says to report bugs. What would I say in a report, if that is the appropriate thing to do?

    I would like to have Desktop Effects working again; it is a very attractive feature of Kubuntu 14.04.

    Thanks in advance for any help!

    #2
    hi. Radeon user here,
    first of all, ive had issues with the driver manager and Ati video cards, thus always use apt from there on, i cant remember exactly what the issue was. but

    just do sudo apt-get install fglrx

    that i believe should sort it out, fglrx will install ati drivers for your realease, will always install the same one (i believe)
    if you want the latest greatest you can dry apt-get install fglrx-updates

    good luck
    K 14.4 64 AMD 955be3200MHz 8GB 1866Mhz 6TB Plex/samba.etc.+ Macbook Air 13".

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      #3
      This has been a terrific day for me. Thanks so much. I did not know that about the ATI drivers and am confident your instruction will solve my problem. I am having so much fun today, and you are part of the cause.

      Originally posted by millusions View Post
      hi. Radeon user here,
      first of all, ive had issues with the driver manager and Ati video cards, thus always use apt from there on, i cant remember exactly what the issue was. but

      just do sudo apt-get install fglrx

      that i believe should sort it out, fglrx will install ati drivers for your realease, will always install the same one (i believe)
      if you want the latest greatest you can dry apt-get install fglrx-updates

      good luck

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        #4
        Hey millusions, thanks for the input, there don't seem to be many ATI users around so you came just in time!

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          #5
          He did. But after doing what he said, everything worked out the same. The recommended drive does not work, and openGL does not work with the driver that is installed. My Motherboard has OpenGL 4 ability too. 3,2, and 1 are what System Settings offers. Additionally, I have had drivers working properly for months with 14 version Kubuntu.

          Originally posted by Teunis View Post
          Hey millusions, thanks for the input, there don't seem to be many ATI users around so you came just in time!

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            #6
            need a bit more information ,

            not working is really not enough.

            aticonfig just creates a xorg config.

            step one. when you install the driver, it compiles a module for your kernel.
            so to verify it installed: lsmod |grep fglrx
            fglrx should be loaded.
            K 14.4 64 AMD 955be3200MHz 8GB 1866Mhz 6TB Plex/samba.etc.+ Macbook Air 13".

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              #7
              You are over my head a bit, but I tried to open the code you mentioned. There was no response. If that doesn't load flgrx, how do I load it? I then typed fglrx and it said it could not find the package. Can you tell me what to do. By the way, the only drivers available for Kubuntu are made by Kubuntu developers, I believe. So when I attempted to install them, I tried all that were available. None worked as intended, however the one I am using works fine except it does not handle OpenGL, any version. My motherboard can handle OpenGL 4. Thanks friend.

              Originally posted by millusions View Post
              need a bit more information ,

              not working is really not enough.

              aticonfig just creates a xorg config.

              step one. when you install the driver, it compiles a module for your kernel.
              so to verify it installed: lsmod |grep fglrx
              fglrx should be loaded.

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                #8
                do this:
                sudo apt-get remove fglrx
                sudo apt-get install fglrx
                and paste here the last few lines, basically the last few lines should say somethign like; module successfully compiled and installed, cant remember exactly.
                reboot
                then : lsmod |grep fglrx
                gives
                fglrx 7531632 189

                shows fglrx loaded
                if its loaded X should work.. my xorg.conf for Radeon 7950 looks like this: (not that you need to edit it, its autogenerated during install)
                basically tells us that it's using fglrx as video driver.

                Section "ServerLayout"
                Identifier "amdcccle Layout"
                Screen 0 "amdcccle-Screen[1]-0" 0 0
                EndSection

                Section "Monitor"
                Identifier "0-DFP9"
                Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
                Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
                Option "DPMS" "true"
                Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
                Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
                Option "Position" "0 0"
                Option "Rotate" "normal"
                Option "Disable" "false"
                EndSection

                Section "Monitor"
                Identifier "0-DFP10"
                Option "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
                Option "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
                Option "DPMS" "true"
                Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
                Option "TargetRefresh" "60"
                Option "Position" "1920 0"
                Option "Rotate" "normal"
                Option "Disable" "false"
                EndSection

                Section "Device"
                Identifier "amdcccle-Device[1]-0"
                Driver "fglrx"
                Option "Monitor-DFP9" "0-DFP9"
                Option "Monitor-DFP10" "0-DFP10"
                BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
                EndSection

                Section "Screen"
                Identifier "amdcccle-Screen[1]-0"
                Device "amdcccle-Device[1]-0"
                DefaultDepth 24
                SubSection "Display"
                Viewport 0 0
                Depth 24
                EndSubSection
                EndSection
                K 14.4 64 AMD 955be3200MHz 8GB 1866Mhz 6TB Plex/samba.etc.+ Macbook Air 13".

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                  #9
                  When I do "lsmod |grep fglrx" and press enter, whether in sudo or not, it just returns to the command prompt with no data.

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                    #10
                    This distribution keeps increasing problems. Some seem unrepairable. I am currently upgrading to Kubuntu 14.10 in the hope of a solution to all current problems and stopping the continuation of new problems. Thanks for your efforts.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Shabakthanai View Post
                      When I do "lsmod |grep fglrx" and press enter, whether in sudo or not, it just returns to the command prompt with no data.

                      then the fglrx driver is not loaded you are most likley using the radeion driver still.

                      use kdesudo amdcccle to open the catalist control panel as root (so it can save the xorg it creates)
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