[NTLUG:Discuss] RedHat Nvidia Drivers

[Darin W. Smith]

It sounds like the nvidia.o module is either:
1) not under /lib/modules where it can be found (the makefile should've 
done this for you)
- or -
2) the /etc/modules.conf didn't get modified (the makefile should've done 
this for you)
- or -
3) you have a mismatch between your running kernel and the version the 
module is built for.

You say you upgraded your kernel...you did boot to that kernel before 
building the Nvidia drivers, right?

Try loading the nvidia driver by hand.

>From root's home directory, try this:
modprobe nvidia

and if it can't find it, that will clue you in to #1 or #3 above.

If it finds it, but can't load it, see what the error message is.

Usually, Nvidia's makefile will try to load the module after installing to 
make sure it works.  Did it give you any errors?

--D!


On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 15:42:50 -0600, Paul Drew <solarcurve at msn.com> wrote:

> 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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Darin W. Smith
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