[NTLUG:Discuss] RedHat Nvidia Drivers

[TJ Davis]

Do you get any errors when you compile the drivers?

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Drew [mailto:solarcurve at msn.com]
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:43 PM
To: discuss at ntlug.org
Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] RedHat Nvidia Drivers


Hello Guys,
I have not ever posted a question here before, but I have been an avid 
reader for a while now. I am hoping that you guys can help me out. I am 
about to pull out all my hair, and I have exhausted google. I am trying to 
install the Linux Detonator drivers on my redhat 7.2 box. I will post my 
system specs below, but I am sure its just a software item which I am 
completely missing. I will outline what i did below, and maybe I can get 
help from you guys. :) Thanks in advance for your patience.

1. Install RedHat 7.2 (Install works great, with no problems)
2. Download NVchoose.sh and run
3. Download the latest kernel, and GLX files. I grabbed the .src.rpm, and 
the tar.gz of each
NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-4191.src.rpm
NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-4191.tar.gz
NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-4191.src.rpm
NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-4191.tar.gz

4.I put in my RedHat 7.2 second disk, and I installed the source for my 
Kernel because I read that I needed to have that.
5. I placed my downloaded files in /usr/src.
6. I did the following just like the nvidia site specified
        $ tar xvzf NVIDIA_kernel.tar.gz
        $ tar xvzf NVIDIA_GLX.tar.gz
        $ cd NVIDIA_kernel
        $ make install
        $ cd ../NVIDIA_GLX
        $ make install

7. I also edited my XF86Config-4
   Changed
Driver "nv"
   to
Driver "nvidia"
        Load   "glx"
#       Load  "dri"
#       Load  "GLcore"

Once, I have all this done, I try to startx, and I am given an error that 
the nvidia kernal module not found. I run an lsmod, and it indeed does not 
show up. I then tried to install via the .src.rpm method exactly as the 
nvidia instructions say, and I get the same errors. I have combed through 
tons of forums, and I have tried dozens of sure fire methods that are 
working for other people. I am obviously missing some step along the way.

I am pretty new to RedHat, and Linux overall. I am pretty good, and familiar

with Irix, and I just need a push in the right direction. When I am 
installing Redhat, I am choosing all the options to install except 
wwwserver, ftpserver, newsserver. I did install kernel developement, and 
application developement. I tried installing redhat 7.1 and following this 
http://www.evil3d.net/articles/linux/howto/nvidia/redhat71/ to the T, and I 
don't have all the  same things that he mentions such as the Linux folder in

/usr/src. I only end up with the same results as before in 7.2.

I would be very greatful for any help which you might offer. I know this 
isn't a very techincal reply, but I must be missing some key ingredient 
somewhere. Thanks again for your help, and time.

Amd Duron 600mhz (temporary cpu)
Soyo Dragon Plus!
256 pc2100 ddr ram
Nvidia TnT2 32mb AGP
Western Digital 5400rpm 13gb
300watt power supply, enlight case, blah blah
I am running XP in dual boot with Redhat, but it is running fine, and has 
since install. Redhat works great untill, I go messing around with it's 
video drivers. I am trying to get these installed, and then use wine-x from 
Transgaming. Have a great day, and take care.

Paul Drew

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