On Tuesday 28 August 2001 4:56 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am currently using the default nv driver for my X-server and would like
> to upgrade to the newer NVdriver from NVIDIA. I have successfully built the
> binary version of the driver and the read me tells me I need to put this
> where XF86Config file can see it...However, I can't seem to find the
> default nv driver's location...
>
> If anybody has done this before a couple of tips would be appreciated.
>
> btw, I am using a tnt graphics card...
>
> Thanks for any info
The driver from nVidia goes in
/lib/modules/kernel_version_number/kernel/video/NVdriver
the driver from XFree86 is in /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/drivers/ with the other
drivers from XF86.
However, this is all irrelevant as the read me tells us to simply type make
and it installs the binary to the correct location. Works too. :-) As does
the GLX installation routine - no more deleting OpenGL drivers by hand. :)
I assume you are using the 1.0-1251 drivers and you also have the GLX drivers.
If you are having bother getting it all to work make sure you have changed
the Driver line in /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 to "nvidia" as the ream me instructs.
Here's part of mine...
Section "Device"
Identifier "Whatever you called yours"
Driver "nvidia"
EndSection
nVidia Tech Support have been very good in the past for me as has the nvidia
irc channel.
If you have bother send details.
HTH
David.
