Graphics driver problems (nvidia)

[sphynx]

So i followed the instructions on the nvidia ebsite, added the nvidia repository and installed x11-video-nvidiaG01 (i have a 64bit system and installed the 64bit ver of suse) via yast. I believe the driver without the 'G01' on the end is the 32bit version)

It seems to work fine but when i go to set my resolution to its native (1440x900) it changes, but some text in certain windows become reeeeeeallly small (i expect it shrink, but not that much). This is odd considering other parts of the OS don't show this much reduction in text size (e.g. tect in the kde menu is normal and clear to read but text in confirmation dialgues are too small to be legible).

Moroever, when i go to merge my new settings to the X file i keep geting an error saying it can't save. The result - every time i boot, the default resoltion is applied (800x600).

Also, the nvidia configuration tool reports my system is Linux_x86 - which i know for fact it isn't.

Does anyone know what to do?

[gogalthorp]

I think the GO1 indicates a driver for the GO chipset. The GO chips are not supported by the regular drivers.

I have found it best to follow what is termed the "hard" method It does require you install the kernel-source and the gcc compiler.

[scrarfussi]

to merge with x you have to be root you have to log in as root then it will merge as root

[scrarfussi]

sorry it will merge with x file or runlevel 3 sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia and you can set your res there

[sphynx]

How do I login as root? I know how via the terminal "su -" but how do i let the nvidia control panel know?

And I still don't know why nvidia has "linux-x86" as my OS when I know i installed the x64 version of suse (or at least i thought i did).

[gogalthorp]

Click on the My Computer icon it will tell you what you installed.

Press ctrl-alt-F1 to go to a terminal. Log on as root.
enter
init 3
this will stop th X server ie run level 3

type
sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia ( that is a zero not an o)

But I think you should really be sure you have the correct driver before you proceed with the above. Use Yast to install the kernel-source and gcc compiler-go to the NVIDIA site and down load the driver appropriate for your card and OS (ie 32/64 bit) Follow the instructions for the "hard" method on the site.

[sphynx]

Hmmm, my computer just says OS: Linux 2.6.22.17-0.1-default i686. Does that mean i'm runnig 32 or 64 bit suse?

[gogalthorp]

32 bit it would say X86_64 if it was running 64 bit

Ok now that that is established what video card or chip do you have.

I think the go driver is for the GO chip set. If you don't have a GO chip set you will want the normal driver. Note if the card is old it may require another driver. This is why you need to check on the NVIDIA site to see what driver you need.

[scrarfussi]

you can also from gui logout and on login page instead of putting your username put root and your root password you can access nvidia control panel from there

[sphynx]

Ok, i was finally able to install the drivers via the suse website (when i went to install compiz there was a ymp link. Sure i had to run a few commands from terminal - but what was taking me weeks to do, got done in minutes when i stumbled upon that link.

Now thats over with, i need to know how you make compiz fusion startup at every boot. Currently i need to startup the icon everytime. Also, does anyone know a better dock program than kiba-dock? (avant is only for gnome and kdocker looks bad)

EDIT: Strange, SaX2 still reports: "3D acceleration not supported - SaX2 cannot offer activation of the 3D subsystem because your graphics card/driver doesn't support 3D."
And thats using the lates nvidia driver on an geforce 8800GTX??? Somethings not right...

Thanks again ^^