[Bug 60532] Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: linux-image-2.6.15-26-k7 Current driver being used: Driver: b44.c:v0.97 (Nov 30, 2005) shipped with Ubuntu Dapper Drake. Using the Broadcom in-kernel shipped driver, the ethernet device reinitializes itself when operates at a sostained high transfer rate. At about 200-300KB max speed is reached without errors/reinitiazations, but a 100Mbit ethernet device can go up to 8MB transfer rates approximately. I do not know why this happens. Two years ago, a similar problem was happening with something called Watchdog: NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0: transmit timed out eth0: Link is down. eth0: Link is up at 100 Mbps, full duplex. eth0: Flow control is off for TX and off for RX. I've tried the latest available driver from the Broadcom webpage, and still happens. This has started with recent drivers. 6 months before, this was not happening. I noticed this recently, I was thinking the errors where from the University switches where I work, but I've isolated the error to the Broadcom driver. MORE INFO: Kernel Info: === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ uname -a Linux krmobile 2.6.15-26-k7 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 8 20:38:34 UTC 2006 i686 GNU/Linux Loaded modules info === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo lsmod Module Size Used by vmnet 40740 13 vmmon 117708 0 binfmt_misc13192 1 rfcomm 44244 0 l2cap 29184 5 rfcomm bluetooth 54372 4 rfcomm,l2cap ppdev 10052 0 radeon119200 2 drm78292 3 radeon cpufreq_stats 6912 0 tc1100_wmi 7172 0 video 16644 0 acpi_sbs 20556 0 battery10308 1 acpi_sbs i2c_acpi_ec 5440 1 acpi_sbs container 4928 0 button 6992 0 pcc_acpi 12736 0 sony_acpi 5900 0 ac 5508 1 acpi_sbs dev_acpi 11652 0 hotkey 11812 0 ext3 148424 1 jbd65684 1 ext3 dm_mod 63640 1 md_mod 76244 0 cpufreq_userspace 6816 1 cpufreq_powersave 2240 0 cpufreq_ondemand8104 0 cpufreq_conservative 9256 0 powernow_k7 9192 0 freq_table 5152 2 cpufreq_stats,powernow_k7 sr_mod 18276 0 sbp2 25540 0 scsi_mod 145736 2 sr_mod,sbp2 lp 12612 0 af_packet 25224 4 snd_ali545127084 3 snd_ac97_codec 99296 1 snd_ali5451 snd_ac97_bus2688 1 snd_ac97_codec joydev 10688 0 parport_pc 38340 1 parport39560 3 ppdev,lp,parport_pc snd_pcm_oss56352 0 snd_mixer_oss 20800 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_pcm96772 5 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss snd_timer 27204 1 snd_pcm snd60068 10 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer pcmcia 42108 0 psmouse40132 0 serio_raw 8132 0 b4428108 0 ipw2200 113836 0 i2c_ali1535 7812 0 i2c_ali15x3 8388 0 i2c_core 23168 3 i2c_acpi_ec,i2c_ali1535,i2c_ali15x3 mii 6528 1 b44 soundcore 11040 1 snd snd_page_alloc 11592 1 snd_pcm pcspkr 2564 0 ieee80211 40072 1 ipw2200 ieee80211_crypt 6848 1 ieee80211 ieee80211_1_1_13 41096 0 ieee80211_1_1_13_crypt 7360 1 ieee80211_1_1_13 yenta_socket 30092 1 rsrc_nonstatic 14784 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core45528 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic ati_agp 9932 1 agpgart37072 2 drm,ati_agp shpchp 49312 0 pci_hotplug30916 1 shpchp tsdev 8320 0 evdev 10432 2 usbhid 42912 0 reiserfs 284400 1 ide_generic 1792 0 ehci_hcd 36104 0 ohci_hcd 22788 0 usbcore 139012 4 usbhid,ehci_hcd,ohci_hcd ohci1394 37684 0 ieee1394 307160 2 sbp2,ohci1394 ide_cd 36228 0 cdrom 41504 2 sr_mod,ide_cd ide_disk 19520 4 alim15x3 13196 0 [permanent] generic 5444 0 thermal14088 0 processor 27208 2 powernow_k7,thermal fan 5124 0 capability 5256 0 commoncap 7616 1 capability vga16fb14344 1 vgastate 10304 1 vga16fb fbcon 44640 72 tileblit3072 1 fbcon
[Bug 165026] Re: Syncropated can't find devices
Neither here :( -- Syncropated can't find devices https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/165026 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
More threads with info in Ubuntuforums: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=398821 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591747 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=661922 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=566422 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=612144 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=537539 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=499533 ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards
The options: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" Seems to fix the problem here, but I will test this for some days before start dancing... ¿¿¿Someone else can try this??? ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Same here with nvidia 7700 in an Asus A8JS. When this starts, the nvidia driver notify this (or something similar) to dmesg: [ 1208.288000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 6, PE 022c 1800 f30c 00e7e7e7 0001 [ 1208.296000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 30, L1 -> L0 What I've found so far: * When the blink starts, restarting GDM fixes it, sometimes. * Sometimes the screen freezes for 30 secs, and then the computer comes back. While frozen, the computer is hard-locked, so trying to ssh into it is impossible. * If the computer returns from the freeze, you get the blinks. * If yoy have the blinks, switching to a virtual terminal (Ctrl+Alt+F1) and then back to X, the screen is black, althout the mouse works as expected (the mouse pointer changes when it is over a window border, or a tex input, even you can move windows... althougt you can't see where they are). * If you have another monitor plugged in using Twinview, the blinks NEVER happen. * If you do not use the Intel Pro/Wireless 3495, the blinks NEVER happen. Both the IPW and the nvidia share the same IRQ, maybe is related to that? * There are ALWAYS 30 seconds between blinks. * Seems related to the OpenGL implementation. When the blinks start, executing: $ while true; do glxinfo > /dev/null; sleep 10; done seems to fix it. The sleep must be < 30 secs or the blink happen. This makes me guess (as an experienced programmer) that the nvidia drivers have some timer (30 secs?) to deactivate/switch to a special mode (maybe to low-power consumption?) in the graphics card (this could explain why with twinview does not happen, seems that the code is not executed or can't switch to low-consumption mode). -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 160747] Re: Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160747 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Testing options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" ** Changed in: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
I've found this thread in NVNews.net forums: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=96673 >From the thread: "Did you already try to set the mysterious PerfLevelSrc option? /etc/modprobe.d/options: options nvidia NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" It's never been explained by nvidia what it does, but it's evident that it helps some people (including me) to avoid flickering and XID errors. It seems to disable adjustment of clock frequencies and helped in my case to avoid the flickering on a 7900 Go GS (Dell 9400). Of course the GPU gets hotter without clocking down so use it with care." >From another user: "options nvidia NVreg_DeviceFileMode=432 NVreg_DeviceFileUID=0 NVreg_DeviceFileGID=27 NVreg_ModifyDeviceFiles=1 NVreg_SoftEDIDs=0 NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" And specifically for Ubuntu users: "Anyway, so in ubuntu you'd have to add this: Code: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" in /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc Mobile is probably not needed but I like having it to check that the arguments actually worked. Finally I can use my card! Thanks to everyone involved." I'm currently trying this out. Maybe someone is interested, so this is why I share these comments here. ** Also affects: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
This bug has some duplicates: * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/158317 * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/160747 Maybe there are more that I can't find. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Lorenzo, Tristan: When the flicker begins, the XVideo output becomes corrupted. Switch to OpenGL to always have the correct output. About the 30 seconds freeze, seems to happen when I'm tranferring high amounts of data trought the Intel Pro/Wireless interface and using compiz at the same time. More findings about the NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x option: seems to deactivate the low-power consumption (just as I guessed about). ¿Anyone have some more findings? ¿Have anyone tried the nvidia modules options? -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
I can confirm that using: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" has fixed this problem. I've not found blinks anymore in the last two days, using the computer 16h+ a day. ** Changed in: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 60532] Re: Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
This was fixed long time ago, and forgot to tell here. -- Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/60532 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Tristan: Nice to see that we have found a solution for this problem! More info about the blinks: Seems a driver bug that also affects Windows boxes ;) -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Kevin: You can use Option "Coolbits" "1" in you xorg.conf file. This way, with nvidia-settings you can change the speed of the graphics cpu and memory, so when you are on betteries you can get better battery life. Aryzing: Nice to see that it works! -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet: I've noted some differences between your config and mine. 1) The file nvidia-kernel-nck: - You use the 169.12 driver, so it os the nvidia-new driver, it must be specified correctly. - You must tell the driver it is a mobile card, if not the PerfLevelSrc may not work. - So you must have these lines (and I only have these two, not three like you): alias char-major-195* nvidia options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" 2) The location of nvidia-kernel-nck: - You may have (like me) two versions of this file. One in /etc/modprobe.d/ and another in /etc/modutils/ - The file in /etc/modprobe.d must be the one that applies when the driver is loaded and is the file we talk about. - The file in /etc/modutils/ must contain only next line: alias char-major-195 nvidia 3) Your xorg.conf file is a bit strange: - It contains 2 "Device" sections, it is not needed the first one. - You have two screens configured, but both TwinView and Xinerama deactivated. - The best solution I've found to work with 2 screens at a time is using TwinView, and configure only 1 screen, then when I start a session and the second monitor is detected, if the driver sets incorrectly the resolution then I use the nvidia-settings application to change resolutions and so on. - NEVER use the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu with an Nvidia card! It breaks the xorg.conf easily. - This is my "Screen" section, for reference: Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Videocard0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth24 Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "DynamicTwinView" "True" Option "RenderAccel" "True" Option "TwinView" "True" Option "MetaModes" "nvidia-auto-select, nvidia-auto-select" Option "TwinViewXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP,CRT" Option "NvAGP" "1" Option "Coolbits" "1" SubSection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection - Things to note: * Using NvAGP instead of AGPGart, but it is a personal preference. * Enabling Twinview I hope this info can help you a bit. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
When I said: "the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu" I wanted to say: "the screen resolution application shipped with Ubuntu" Sorry. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again EzNet! Happy to see it works! About the Nvidia drivers names. There are two (proprietary) Nvidia drivers, the "old" one, and the new. Because Ubuntu ships both drivers, usually the old one is referred simply as nvidia, and the newer as nvidia-new when talking about them. Both drivers are exposed to the X Window System as "nvidia", but the module loader must differentiate them because every driver supports different options when loaded by the kernel. This is the reason because you must use "nvidia" in X, but "nvidia_new" for modprobe to handle it correctly. Eventually, when the old driver is not shipped we will switch to "nvidia" also in the modprobe config. I hope the confusion about the nvidia driver names are now gone. If you still have some questions, I'll be there to answer whenever I can. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi PeskyWabb1t. I've been using this for some months and I've noted not too much difference in GPU heat. This said, you can put the option Coolbits to 1 in your xorg.conf file, and nvidia-settings will let you change speed of both the GPU and memory for your graphics card to lower the heat or the power consumption. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again PeskyWabb1t. Add the option to the "Screen" section. Regards. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet: I've noted some differences between your config and mine. 1) The file nvidia-kernel-nck: - You use the 169.12 driver, so it os the nvidia-new driver, it must be specified correctly. - You must tell the driver it is a mobile card, if not the PerfLevelSrc may not work. - So you must have these lines (and I only have these two, not three like you): alias char-major-195* nvidia options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" 2) The location of nvidia-kernel-nck: - You may have (like me) two versions of this file. One in /etc/modprobe.d/ and another in /etc/modutils/ - The file in /etc/modprobe.d must be the one that applies when the driver is loaded and is the file we talk about. - The file in /etc/modutils/ must contain only next line: alias char-major-195 nvidia 3) Your xorg.conf file is a bit strange: - It contains 2 "Device" sections, it is not needed the first one. - You have two screens configured, but both TwinView and Xinerama deactivated. - The best solution I've found to work with 2 screens at a time is using TwinView, and configure only 1 screen, then when I start a session and the second monitor is detected, if the driver sets incorrectly the resolution then I use the nvidia-settings application to change resolutions and so on. - NEVER use the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu with an Nvidia card! It breaks the xorg.conf easily. - This is my "Screen" section, for reference: Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Videocard0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth24 Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "DynamicTwinView" "True" Option "RenderAccel" "True" Option "TwinView" "True" Option "MetaModes" "nvidia-auto-select, nvidia-auto-select" Option "TwinViewXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP,CRT" Option "NvAGP" "1" Option "Coolbits" "1" SubSection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection - Things to note: * Using NvAGP instead of AGPGart, but it is a personal preference. * Enabling Twinview I hope this info can help you a bit. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
When I said: "the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu" I wanted to say: "the screen resolution application shipped with Ubuntu" Sorry. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again EzNet! Happy to see it works! About the Nvidia drivers names. There are two (proprietary) Nvidia drivers, the "old" one, and the new. Because Ubuntu ships both drivers, usually the old one is referred simply as nvidia, and the newer as nvidia-new when talking about them. Both drivers are exposed to the X Window System as "nvidia", but the module loader must differentiate them because every driver supports different options when loaded by the kernel. This is the reason because you must use "nvidia" in X, but "nvidia_new" for modprobe to handle it correctly. Eventually, when the old driver is not shipped we will switch to "nvidia" also in the modprobe config. I hope the confusion about the nvidia driver names are now gone. If you still have some questions, I'll be there to answer whenever I can. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi PeskyWabb1t. I've been using this for some months and I've noted not too much difference in GPU heat. This said, you can put the option Coolbits to 1 in your xorg.conf file, and nvidia-settings will let you change speed of both the GPU and memory for your graphics card to lower the heat or the power consumption. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again PeskyWabb1t. Add the option to the "Screen" section. Regards. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 60532] Re: Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
This was fixed long time ago, and forgot to tell here. -- Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/60532 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 60532] Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: linux-image-2.6.15-26-k7 Current driver being used: Driver: b44.c:v0.97 (Nov 30, 2005) shipped with Ubuntu Dapper Drake. Using the Broadcom in-kernel shipped driver, the ethernet device reinitializes itself when operates at a sostained high transfer rate. At about 200-300KB max speed is reached without errors/reinitiazations, but a 100Mbit ethernet device can go up to 8MB transfer rates approximately. I do not know why this happens. Two years ago, a similar problem was happening with something called Watchdog: NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0: transmit timed out eth0: Link is down. eth0: Link is up at 100 Mbps, full duplex. eth0: Flow control is off for TX and off for RX. I've tried the latest available driver from the Broadcom webpage, and still happens. This has started with recent drivers. 6 months before, this was not happening. I noticed this recently, I was thinking the errors where from the University switches where I work, but I've isolated the error to the Broadcom driver. MORE INFO: Kernel Info: === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ uname -a Linux krmobile 2.6.15-26-k7 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 8 20:38:34 UTC 2006 i686 GNU/Linux Loaded modules info === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo lsmod Module Size Used by vmnet 40740 13 vmmon 117708 0 binfmt_misc13192 1 rfcomm 44244 0 l2cap 29184 5 rfcomm bluetooth 54372 4 rfcomm,l2cap ppdev 10052 0 radeon119200 2 drm78292 3 radeon cpufreq_stats 6912 0 tc1100_wmi 7172 0 video 16644 0 acpi_sbs 20556 0 battery10308 1 acpi_sbs i2c_acpi_ec 5440 1 acpi_sbs container 4928 0 button 6992 0 pcc_acpi 12736 0 sony_acpi 5900 0 ac 5508 1 acpi_sbs dev_acpi 11652 0 hotkey 11812 0 ext3 148424 1 jbd65684 1 ext3 dm_mod 63640 1 md_mod 76244 0 cpufreq_userspace 6816 1 cpufreq_powersave 2240 0 cpufreq_ondemand8104 0 cpufreq_conservative 9256 0 powernow_k7 9192 0 freq_table 5152 2 cpufreq_stats,powernow_k7 sr_mod 18276 0 sbp2 25540 0 scsi_mod 145736 2 sr_mod,sbp2 lp 12612 0 af_packet 25224 4 snd_ali545127084 3 snd_ac97_codec 99296 1 snd_ali5451 snd_ac97_bus2688 1 snd_ac97_codec joydev 10688 0 parport_pc 38340 1 parport39560 3 ppdev,lp,parport_pc snd_pcm_oss56352 0 snd_mixer_oss 20800 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_pcm96772 5 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss snd_timer 27204 1 snd_pcm snd60068 10 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer pcmcia 42108 0 psmouse40132 0 serio_raw 8132 0 b4428108 0 ipw2200 113836 0 i2c_ali1535 7812 0 i2c_ali15x3 8388 0 i2c_core 23168 3 i2c_acpi_ec,i2c_ali1535,i2c_ali15x3 mii 6528 1 b44 soundcore 11040 1 snd snd_page_alloc 11592 1 snd_pcm pcspkr 2564 0 ieee80211 40072 1 ipw2200 ieee80211_crypt 6848 1 ieee80211 ieee80211_1_1_13 41096 0 ieee80211_1_1_13_crypt 7360 1 ieee80211_1_1_13 yenta_socket 30092 1 rsrc_nonstatic 14784 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core45528 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic ati_agp 9932 1 agpgart37072 2 drm,ati_agp shpchp 49312 0 pci_hotplug30916 1 shpchp tsdev 8320 0 evdev 10432 2 usbhid 42912 0 reiserfs 284400 1 ide_generic 1792 0 ehci_hcd 36104 0 ohci_hcd 22788 0 usbcore 139012 4 usbhid,ehci_hcd,ohci_hcd ohci1394 37684 0 ieee1394 307160 2 sbp2,ohci1394 ide_cd 36228 0 cdrom 41504 2 sr_mod,ide_cd ide_disk 19520 4 alim15x3 13196 0 [permanent] generic 5444 0 thermal14088 0 processor 27208 2 powernow_k7,thermal fan 5124 0 capability 5256 0 commoncap 7616 1 capability vga16fb14344 1 vgastate 10304 1 vga16fb fbcon 44640 72 tileblit3072 1 fbcon
[Bug 60532] Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: linux-image-2.6.15-26-k7 Current driver being used: Driver: b44.c:v0.97 (Nov 30, 2005) shipped with Ubuntu Dapper Drake. Using the Broadcom in-kernel shipped driver, the ethernet device reinitializes itself when operates at a sostained high transfer rate. At about 200-300KB max speed is reached without errors/reinitiazations, but a 100Mbit ethernet device can go up to 8MB transfer rates approximately. I do not know why this happens. Two years ago, a similar problem was happening with something called Watchdog: NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0: transmit timed out eth0: Link is down. eth0: Link is up at 100 Mbps, full duplex. eth0: Flow control is off for TX and off for RX. I've tried the latest available driver from the Broadcom webpage, and still happens. This has started with recent drivers. 6 months before, this was not happening. I noticed this recently, I was thinking the errors where from the University switches where I work, but I've isolated the error to the Broadcom driver. MORE INFO: Kernel Info: === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ uname -a Linux krmobile 2.6.15-26-k7 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 8 20:38:34 UTC 2006 i686 GNU/Linux Loaded modules info === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo lsmod Module Size Used by vmnet 40740 13 vmmon 117708 0 binfmt_misc13192 1 rfcomm 44244 0 l2cap 29184 5 rfcomm bluetooth 54372 4 rfcomm,l2cap ppdev 10052 0 radeon119200 2 drm78292 3 radeon cpufreq_stats 6912 0 tc1100_wmi 7172 0 video 16644 0 acpi_sbs 20556 0 battery10308 1 acpi_sbs i2c_acpi_ec 5440 1 acpi_sbs container 4928 0 button 6992 0 pcc_acpi 12736 0 sony_acpi 5900 0 ac 5508 1 acpi_sbs dev_acpi 11652 0 hotkey 11812 0 ext3 148424 1 jbd65684 1 ext3 dm_mod 63640 1 md_mod 76244 0 cpufreq_userspace 6816 1 cpufreq_powersave 2240 0 cpufreq_ondemand8104 0 cpufreq_conservative 9256 0 powernow_k7 9192 0 freq_table 5152 2 cpufreq_stats,powernow_k7 sr_mod 18276 0 sbp2 25540 0 scsi_mod 145736 2 sr_mod,sbp2 lp 12612 0 af_packet 25224 4 snd_ali545127084 3 snd_ac97_codec 99296 1 snd_ali5451 snd_ac97_bus2688 1 snd_ac97_codec joydev 10688 0 parport_pc 38340 1 parport39560 3 ppdev,lp,parport_pc snd_pcm_oss56352 0 snd_mixer_oss 20800 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_pcm96772 5 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss snd_timer 27204 1 snd_pcm snd60068 10 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer pcmcia 42108 0 psmouse40132 0 serio_raw 8132 0 b4428108 0 ipw2200 113836 0 i2c_ali1535 7812 0 i2c_ali15x3 8388 0 i2c_core 23168 3 i2c_acpi_ec,i2c_ali1535,i2c_ali15x3 mii 6528 1 b44 soundcore 11040 1 snd snd_page_alloc 11592 1 snd_pcm pcspkr 2564 0 ieee80211 40072 1 ipw2200 ieee80211_crypt 6848 1 ieee80211 ieee80211_1_1_13 41096 0 ieee80211_1_1_13_crypt 7360 1 ieee80211_1_1_13 yenta_socket 30092 1 rsrc_nonstatic 14784 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core45528 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic ati_agp 9932 1 agpgart37072 2 drm,ati_agp shpchp 49312 0 pci_hotplug30916 1 shpchp tsdev 8320 0 evdev 10432 2 usbhid 42912 0 reiserfs 284400 1 ide_generic 1792 0 ehci_hcd 36104 0 ohci_hcd 22788 0 usbcore 139012 4 usbhid,ehci_hcd,ohci_hcd ohci1394 37684 0 ieee1394 307160 2 sbp2,ohci1394 ide_cd 36228 0 cdrom 41504 2 sr_mod,ide_cd ide_disk 19520 4 alim15x3 13196 0 [permanent] generic 5444 0 thermal14088 0 processor 27208 2 powernow_k7,thermal fan 5124 0 capability 5256 0 commoncap 7616 1 capability vga16fb14344 1 vgastate 10304 1 vga16fb fbcon 44640 72 tileblit3072 1 fbcon
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Tristan: Nice to see that we have found a solution for this problem! More info about the blinks: Seems a driver bug that also affects Windows boxes ;) -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 165026] Re: Syncropated can't find devices
Neither here :( -- Syncropated can't find devices https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/165026 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
More threads with info in Ubuntuforums: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=398821 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591747 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=661922 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=566422 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=612144 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=537539 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=499533 ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards
The options: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" Seems to fix the problem here, but I will test this for some days before start dancing... ¿¿¿Someone else can try this??? ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Same here with nvidia 7700 in an Asus A8JS. When this starts, the nvidia driver notify this (or something similar) to dmesg: [ 1208.288000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 6, PE 022c 1800 f30c 00e7e7e7 0001 [ 1208.296000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 30, L1 -> L0 What I've found so far: * When the blink starts, restarting GDM fixes it, sometimes. * Sometimes the screen freezes for 30 secs, and then the computer comes back. While frozen, the computer is hard-locked, so trying to ssh into it is impossible. * If the computer returns from the freeze, you get the blinks. * If yoy have the blinks, switching to a virtual terminal (Ctrl+Alt+F1) and then back to X, the screen is black, althout the mouse works as expected (the mouse pointer changes when it is over a window border, or a tex input, even you can move windows... althougt you can't see where they are). * If you have another monitor plugged in using Twinview, the blinks NEVER happen. * If you do not use the Intel Pro/Wireless 3495, the blinks NEVER happen. Both the IPW and the nvidia share the same IRQ, maybe is related to that? * There are ALWAYS 30 seconds between blinks. * Seems related to the OpenGL implementation. When the blinks start, executing: $ while true; do glxinfo > /dev/null; sleep 10; done seems to fix it. The sleep must be < 30 secs or the blink happen. This makes me guess (as an experienced programmer) that the nvidia drivers have some timer (30 secs?) to deactivate/switch to a special mode (maybe to low-power consumption?) in the graphics card (this could explain why with twinview does not happen, seems that the code is not executed or can't switch to low-consumption mode). -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 160747] Re: Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160747 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Testing options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" ** Changed in: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
I've found this thread in NVNews.net forums: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=96673 >From the thread: "Did you already try to set the mysterious PerfLevelSrc option? /etc/modprobe.d/options: options nvidia NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" It's never been explained by nvidia what it does, but it's evident that it helps some people (including me) to avoid flickering and XID errors. It seems to disable adjustment of clock frequencies and helped in my case to avoid the flickering on a 7900 Go GS (Dell 9400). Of course the GPU gets hotter without clocking down so use it with care." >From another user: "options nvidia NVreg_DeviceFileMode=432 NVreg_DeviceFileUID=0 NVreg_DeviceFileGID=27 NVreg_ModifyDeviceFiles=1 NVreg_SoftEDIDs=0 NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" And specifically for Ubuntu users: "Anyway, so in ubuntu you'd have to add this: Code: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" in /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc Mobile is probably not needed but I like having it to check that the arguments actually worked. Finally I can use my card! Thanks to everyone involved." I'm currently trying this out. Maybe someone is interested, so this is why I share these comments here. ** Also affects: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
This bug has some duplicates: * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/158317 * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/160747 Maybe there are more that I can't find. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Lorenzo, Tristan: When the flicker begins, the XVideo output becomes corrupted. Switch to OpenGL to always have the correct output. About the 30 seconds freeze, seems to happen when I'm tranferring high amounts of data trought the Intel Pro/Wireless interface and using compiz at the same time. More findings about the NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x option: seems to deactivate the low-power consumption (just as I guessed about). ¿Anyone have some more findings? ¿Have anyone tried the nvidia modules options? -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
I can confirm that using: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" has fixed this problem. I've not found blinks anymore in the last two days, using the computer 16h+ a day. ** Changed in: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Kevin: You can use Option "Coolbits" "1" in you xorg.conf file. This way, with nvidia-settings you can change the speed of the graphics cpu and memory, so when you are on betteries you can get better battery life. Aryzing: Nice to see that it works! -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet: I've noted some differences between your config and mine. 1) The file nvidia-kernel-nck: - You use the 169.12 driver, so it os the nvidia-new driver, it must be specified correctly. - You must tell the driver it is a mobile card, if not the PerfLevelSrc may not work. - So you must have these lines (and I only have these two, not three like you): alias char-major-195* nvidia options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" 2) The location of nvidia-kernel-nck: - You may have (like me) two versions of this file. One in /etc/modprobe.d/ and another in /etc/modutils/ - The file in /etc/modprobe.d must be the one that applies when the driver is loaded and is the file we talk about. - The file in /etc/modutils/ must contain only next line: alias char-major-195 nvidia 3) Your xorg.conf file is a bit strange: - It contains 2 "Device" sections, it is not needed the first one. - You have two screens configured, but both TwinView and Xinerama deactivated. - The best solution I've found to work with 2 screens at a time is using TwinView, and configure only 1 screen, then when I start a session and the second monitor is detected, if the driver sets incorrectly the resolution then I use the nvidia-settings application to change resolutions and so on. - NEVER use the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu with an Nvidia card! It breaks the xorg.conf easily. - This is my "Screen" section, for reference: Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Videocard0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth24 Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "DynamicTwinView" "True" Option "RenderAccel" "True" Option "TwinView" "True" Option "MetaModes" "nvidia-auto-select, nvidia-auto-select" Option "TwinViewXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP,CRT" Option "NvAGP" "1" Option "Coolbits" "1" SubSection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection - Things to note: * Using NvAGP instead of AGPGart, but it is a personal preference. * Enabling Twinview I hope this info can help you a bit. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
When I said: "the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu" I wanted to say: "the screen resolution application shipped with Ubuntu" Sorry. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again EzNet! Happy to see it works! About the Nvidia drivers names. There are two (proprietary) Nvidia drivers, the "old" one, and the new. Because Ubuntu ships both drivers, usually the old one is referred simply as nvidia, and the newer as nvidia-new when talking about them. Both drivers are exposed to the X Window System as "nvidia", but the module loader must differentiate them because every driver supports different options when loaded by the kernel. This is the reason because you must use "nvidia" in X, but "nvidia_new" for modprobe to handle it correctly. Eventually, when the old driver is not shipped we will switch to "nvidia" also in the modprobe config. I hope the confusion about the nvidia driver names are now gone. If you still have some questions, I'll be there to answer whenever I can. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi PeskyWabb1t. I've been using this for some months and I've noted not too much difference in GPU heat. This said, you can put the option Coolbits to 1 in your xorg.conf file, and nvidia-settings will let you change speed of both the GPU and memory for your graphics card to lower the heat or the power consumption. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again PeskyWabb1t. Add the option to the "Screen" section. Regards. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Tristan: Nice to see that we have found a solution for this problem! More info about the blinks: Seems a driver bug that also affects Windows boxes ;) -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 165026] Re: Syncropated can't find devices
Neither here :( -- Syncropated can't find devices https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/165026 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
More threads with info in Ubuntuforums: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=398821 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591747 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=661922 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=566422 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=612144 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=537539 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=499533 ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards
The options: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" Seems to fix the problem here, but I will test this for some days before start dancing... ¿¿¿Someone else can try this??? ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Same here with nvidia 7700 in an Asus A8JS. When this starts, the nvidia driver notify this (or something similar) to dmesg: [ 1208.288000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 6, PE 022c 1800 f30c 00e7e7e7 0001 [ 1208.296000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 30, L1 -> L0 What I've found so far: * When the blink starts, restarting GDM fixes it, sometimes. * Sometimes the screen freezes for 30 secs, and then the computer comes back. While frozen, the computer is hard-locked, so trying to ssh into it is impossible. * If the computer returns from the freeze, you get the blinks. * If yoy have the blinks, switching to a virtual terminal (Ctrl+Alt+F1) and then back to X, the screen is black, althout the mouse works as expected (the mouse pointer changes when it is over a window border, or a tex input, even you can move windows... althougt you can't see where they are). * If you have another monitor plugged in using Twinview, the blinks NEVER happen. * If you do not use the Intel Pro/Wireless 3495, the blinks NEVER happen. Both the IPW and the nvidia share the same IRQ, maybe is related to that? * There are ALWAYS 30 seconds between blinks. * Seems related to the OpenGL implementation. When the blinks start, executing: $ while true; do glxinfo > /dev/null; sleep 10; done seems to fix it. The sleep must be < 30 secs or the blink happen. This makes me guess (as an experienced programmer) that the nvidia drivers have some timer (30 secs?) to deactivate/switch to a special mode (maybe to low-power consumption?) in the graphics card (this could explain why with twinview does not happen, seems that the code is not executed or can't switch to low-consumption mode). -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 160747] Re: Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160747 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Testing options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" ** Changed in: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
I've found this thread in NVNews.net forums: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=96673 >From the thread: "Did you already try to set the mysterious PerfLevelSrc option? /etc/modprobe.d/options: options nvidia NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" It's never been explained by nvidia what it does, but it's evident that it helps some people (including me) to avoid flickering and XID errors. It seems to disable adjustment of clock frequencies and helped in my case to avoid the flickering on a 7900 Go GS (Dell 9400). Of course the GPU gets hotter without clocking down so use it with care." >From another user: "options nvidia NVreg_DeviceFileMode=432 NVreg_DeviceFileUID=0 NVreg_DeviceFileGID=27 NVreg_ModifyDeviceFiles=1 NVreg_SoftEDIDs=0 NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" And specifically for Ubuntu users: "Anyway, so in ubuntu you'd have to add this: Code: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" in /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc Mobile is probably not needed but I like having it to check that the arguments actually worked. Finally I can use my card! Thanks to everyone involved." I'm currently trying this out. Maybe someone is interested, so this is why I share these comments here. ** Also affects: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
This bug has some duplicates: * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/158317 * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/160747 Maybe there are more that I can't find. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Lorenzo, Tristan: When the flicker begins, the XVideo output becomes corrupted. Switch to OpenGL to always have the correct output. About the 30 seconds freeze, seems to happen when I'm tranferring high amounts of data trought the Intel Pro/Wireless interface and using compiz at the same time. More findings about the NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x option: seems to deactivate the low-power consumption (just as I guessed about). ¿Anyone have some more findings? ¿Have anyone tried the nvidia modules options? -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
I can confirm that using: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" has fixed this problem. I've not found blinks anymore in the last two days, using the computer 16h+ a day. ** Changed in: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Kevin: You can use Option "Coolbits" "1" in you xorg.conf file. This way, with nvidia-settings you can change the speed of the graphics cpu and memory, so when you are on betteries you can get better battery life. Aryzing: Nice to see that it works! -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 60532] Re: Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
This was fixed long time ago, and forgot to tell here. -- Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/60532 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet: I've noted some differences between your config and mine. 1) The file nvidia-kernel-nck: - You use the 169.12 driver, so it os the nvidia-new driver, it must be specified correctly. - You must tell the driver it is a mobile card, if not the PerfLevelSrc may not work. - So you must have these lines (and I only have these two, not three like you): alias char-major-195* nvidia options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" 2) The location of nvidia-kernel-nck: - You may have (like me) two versions of this file. One in /etc/modprobe.d/ and another in /etc/modutils/ - The file in /etc/modprobe.d must be the one that applies when the driver is loaded and is the file we talk about. - The file in /etc/modutils/ must contain only next line: alias char-major-195 nvidia 3) Your xorg.conf file is a bit strange: - It contains 2 "Device" sections, it is not needed the first one. - You have two screens configured, but both TwinView and Xinerama deactivated. - The best solution I've found to work with 2 screens at a time is using TwinView, and configure only 1 screen, then when I start a session and the second monitor is detected, if the driver sets incorrectly the resolution then I use the nvidia-settings application to change resolutions and so on. - NEVER use the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu with an Nvidia card! It breaks the xorg.conf easily. - This is my "Screen" section, for reference: Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Videocard0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth24 Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "DynamicTwinView" "True" Option "RenderAccel" "True" Option "TwinView" "True" Option "MetaModes" "nvidia-auto-select, nvidia-auto-select" Option "TwinViewXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP,CRT" Option "NvAGP" "1" Option "Coolbits" "1" SubSection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection - Things to note: * Using NvAGP instead of AGPGart, but it is a personal preference. * Enabling Twinview I hope this info can help you a bit. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
When I said: "the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu" I wanted to say: "the screen resolution application shipped with Ubuntu" Sorry. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again EzNet! Happy to see it works! About the Nvidia drivers names. There are two (proprietary) Nvidia drivers, the "old" one, and the new. Because Ubuntu ships both drivers, usually the old one is referred simply as nvidia, and the newer as nvidia-new when talking about them. Both drivers are exposed to the X Window System as "nvidia", but the module loader must differentiate them because every driver supports different options when loaded by the kernel. This is the reason because you must use "nvidia" in X, but "nvidia_new" for modprobe to handle it correctly. Eventually, when the old driver is not shipped we will switch to "nvidia" also in the modprobe config. I hope the confusion about the nvidia driver names are now gone. If you still have some questions, I'll be there to answer whenever I can. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi PeskyWabb1t. I've been using this for some months and I've noted not too much difference in GPU heat. This said, you can put the option Coolbits to 1 in your xorg.conf file, and nvidia-settings will let you change speed of both the GPU and memory for your graphics card to lower the heat or the power consumption. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again PeskyWabb1t. Add the option to the "Screen" section. Regards. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 60532] Broadcom BCM4401 100Base-T driver module freezes ethernet connection, then reinitializes the device
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: linux-image-2.6.15-26-k7 Current driver being used: Driver: b44.c:v0.97 (Nov 30, 2005) shipped with Ubuntu Dapper Drake. Using the Broadcom in-kernel shipped driver, the ethernet device reinitializes itself when operates at a sostained high transfer rate. At about 200-300KB max speed is reached without errors/reinitiazations, but a 100Mbit ethernet device can go up to 8MB transfer rates approximately. I do not know why this happens. Two years ago, a similar problem was happening with something called Watchdog: NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0: transmit timed out eth0: Link is down. eth0: Link is up at 100 Mbps, full duplex. eth0: Flow control is off for TX and off for RX. I've tried the latest available driver from the Broadcom webpage, and still happens. This has started with recent drivers. 6 months before, this was not happening. I noticed this recently, I was thinking the errors where from the University switches where I work, but I've isolated the error to the Broadcom driver. MORE INFO: Kernel Info: === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ uname -a Linux krmobile 2.6.15-26-k7 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 8 20:38:34 UTC 2006 i686 GNU/Linux Loaded modules info === [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo lsmod Module Size Used by vmnet 40740 13 vmmon 117708 0 binfmt_misc13192 1 rfcomm 44244 0 l2cap 29184 5 rfcomm bluetooth 54372 4 rfcomm,l2cap ppdev 10052 0 radeon119200 2 drm78292 3 radeon cpufreq_stats 6912 0 tc1100_wmi 7172 0 video 16644 0 acpi_sbs 20556 0 battery10308 1 acpi_sbs i2c_acpi_ec 5440 1 acpi_sbs container 4928 0 button 6992 0 pcc_acpi 12736 0 sony_acpi 5900 0 ac 5508 1 acpi_sbs dev_acpi 11652 0 hotkey 11812 0 ext3 148424 1 jbd65684 1 ext3 dm_mod 63640 1 md_mod 76244 0 cpufreq_userspace 6816 1 cpufreq_powersave 2240 0 cpufreq_ondemand8104 0 cpufreq_conservative 9256 0 powernow_k7 9192 0 freq_table 5152 2 cpufreq_stats,powernow_k7 sr_mod 18276 0 sbp2 25540 0 scsi_mod 145736 2 sr_mod,sbp2 lp 12612 0 af_packet 25224 4 snd_ali545127084 3 snd_ac97_codec 99296 1 snd_ali5451 snd_ac97_bus2688 1 snd_ac97_codec joydev 10688 0 parport_pc 38340 1 parport39560 3 ppdev,lp,parport_pc snd_pcm_oss56352 0 snd_mixer_oss 20800 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_pcm96772 5 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss snd_timer 27204 1 snd_pcm snd60068 10 snd_ali5451,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer pcmcia 42108 0 psmouse40132 0 serio_raw 8132 0 b4428108 0 ipw2200 113836 0 i2c_ali1535 7812 0 i2c_ali15x3 8388 0 i2c_core 23168 3 i2c_acpi_ec,i2c_ali1535,i2c_ali15x3 mii 6528 1 b44 soundcore 11040 1 snd snd_page_alloc 11592 1 snd_pcm pcspkr 2564 0 ieee80211 40072 1 ipw2200 ieee80211_crypt 6848 1 ieee80211 ieee80211_1_1_13 41096 0 ieee80211_1_1_13_crypt 7360 1 ieee80211_1_1_13 yenta_socket 30092 1 rsrc_nonstatic 14784 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core45528 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic ati_agp 9932 1 agpgart37072 2 drm,ati_agp shpchp 49312 0 pci_hotplug30916 1 shpchp tsdev 8320 0 evdev 10432 2 usbhid 42912 0 reiserfs 284400 1 ide_generic 1792 0 ehci_hcd 36104 0 ohci_hcd 22788 0 usbcore 139012 4 usbhid,ehci_hcd,ohci_hcd ohci1394 37684 0 ieee1394 307160 2 sbp2,ohci1394 ide_cd 36228 0 cdrom 41504 2 sr_mod,ide_cd ide_disk 19520 4 alim15x3 13196 0 [permanent] generic 5444 0 thermal14088 0 processor 27208 2 powernow_k7,thermal fan 5124 0 capability 5256 0 commoncap 7616 1 capability vga16fb14344 1 vgastate 10304 1 vga16fb fbcon 44640 72 tileblit3072 1 fbcon
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Tristan: Nice to see that we have found a solution for this problem! More info about the blinks: Seems a driver bug that also affects Windows boxes ;) -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 165026] Re: Syncropated can't find devices
Neither here :( -- Syncropated can't find devices https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/165026 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
More threads with info in Ubuntuforums: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=398821 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591747 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=661922 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=566422 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=612144 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=537539 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=499533 ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards
The options: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" Seems to fix the problem here, but I will test this for some days before start dancing... ¿¿¿Someone else can try this??? ** Summary changed: - Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz and Nvidia cards + Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Same here with nvidia 7700 in an Asus A8JS. When this starts, the nvidia driver notify this (or something similar) to dmesg: [ 1208.288000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 6, PE 022c 1800 f30c 00e7e7e7 0001 [ 1208.296000] NVRM: Xid (0001:00): 30, L1 -> L0 What I've found so far: * When the blink starts, restarting GDM fixes it, sometimes. * Sometimes the screen freezes for 30 secs, and then the computer comes back. While frozen, the computer is hard-locked, so trying to ssh into it is impossible. * If the computer returns from the freeze, you get the blinks. * If yoy have the blinks, switching to a virtual terminal (Ctrl+Alt+F1) and then back to X, the screen is black, althout the mouse works as expected (the mouse pointer changes when it is over a window border, or a tex input, even you can move windows... althougt you can't see where they are). * If you have another monitor plugged in using Twinview, the blinks NEVER happen. * If you do not use the Intel Pro/Wireless 3495, the blinks NEVER happen. Both the IPW and the nvidia share the same IRQ, maybe is related to that? * There are ALWAYS 30 seconds between blinks. * Seems related to the OpenGL implementation. When the blinks start, executing: $ while true; do glxinfo > /dev/null; sleep 10; done seems to fix it. The sleep must be < 30 secs or the blink happen. This makes me guess (as an experienced programmer) that the nvidia drivers have some timer (30 secs?) to deactivate/switch to a special mode (maybe to low-power consumption?) in the graphics card (this could explain why with twinview does not happen, seems that the code is not executed or can't switch to low-consumption mode). -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 160747] Re: Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 164589 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 164589 Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz -- Random black frames (screen flickering) #7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160747 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
Testing options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" ** Changed in: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
I've found this thread in NVNews.net forums: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=96673 >From the thread: "Did you already try to set the mysterious PerfLevelSrc option? /etc/modprobe.d/options: options nvidia NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" It's never been explained by nvidia what it does, but it's evident that it helps some people (including me) to avoid flickering and XID errors. It seems to disable adjustment of clock frequencies and helped in my case to avoid the flickering on a 7900 Go GS (Dell 9400). Of course the GPU gets hotter without clocking down so use it with care." >From another user: "options nvidia NVreg_DeviceFileMode=432 NVreg_DeviceFileUID=0 NVreg_DeviceFileGID=27 NVreg_ModifyDeviceFiles=1 NVreg_SoftEDIDs=0 NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" And specifically for Ubuntu users: "Anyway, so in ubuntu you'd have to add this: Code: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" in /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc Mobile is probably not needed but I like having it to check that the arguments actually worked. Finally I can use my card! Thanks to everyone involved." I'm currently trying this out. Maybe someone is interested, so this is why I share these comments here. ** Also affects: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz
This bug has some duplicates: * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/158317 * https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/160747 Maybe there are more that I can't find. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 158317] Re: Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400
Same as https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-kernel-common/+bug/164589 Possible solutions there. -- Random screen flicker on Dell Inspiron 9400 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Lorenzo, Tristan: When the flicker begins, the XVideo output becomes corrupted. Switch to OpenGL to always have the correct output. About the 30 seconds freeze, seems to happen when I'm tranferring high amounts of data trought the Intel Pro/Wireless interface and using compiz at the same time. More findings about the NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x option: seems to deactivate the low-power consumption (just as I guessed about). ¿Anyone have some more findings? ¿Have anyone tried the nvidia modules options? -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
I can confirm that using: options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" has fixed this problem. I've not found blinks anymore in the last two days, using the computer 16h+ a day. ** Changed in: nvidia-kernel-common (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNent and Scananza, I forgot to mention it. Can you give me also the output of lsmod??? Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet and Scanaza, let me try to help you a bit. Can you please tellme exactly the hardware you have on your computer, the xorg.conf file, the nvidia driver installed (newer or older) and the content of the file /etc/modprobe.d/nvidia-kernel-nkc? (Please, post the files as attachments for the sanity of the comments) Thanks. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
EzNet: I've noted some differences between your config and mine. 1) The file nvidia-kernel-nck: - You use the 169.12 driver, so it os the nvidia-new driver, it must be specified correctly. - You must tell the driver it is a mobile card, if not the PerfLevelSrc may not work. - So you must have these lines (and I only have these two, not three like you): alias char-major-195* nvidia options nvidia_new NVreg_Mobile=1 NVreg_RegistryDwords="PerfLevelSrc=0x" 2) The location of nvidia-kernel-nck: - You may have (like me) two versions of this file. One in /etc/modprobe.d/ and another in /etc/modutils/ - The file in /etc/modprobe.d must be the one that applies when the driver is loaded and is the file we talk about. - The file in /etc/modutils/ must contain only next line: alias char-major-195 nvidia 3) Your xorg.conf file is a bit strange: - It contains 2 "Device" sections, it is not needed the first one. - You have two screens configured, but both TwinView and Xinerama deactivated. - The best solution I've found to work with 2 screens at a time is using TwinView, and configure only 1 screen, then when I start a session and the second monitor is detected, if the driver sets incorrectly the resolution then I use the nvidia-settings application to change resolutions and so on. - NEVER use the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu with an Nvidia card! It breaks the xorg.conf easily. - This is my "Screen" section, for reference: Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Videocard0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth24 Option "NoLogo" "True" Option "DynamicTwinView" "True" Option "RenderAccel" "True" Option "TwinView" "True" Option "MetaModes" "nvidia-auto-select, nvidia-auto-select" Option "TwinViewXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP,CRT" Option "NvAGP" "1" Option "Coolbits" "1" SubSection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection - Things to note: * Using NvAGP instead of AGPGart, but it is a personal preference. * Enabling Twinview I hope this info can help you a bit. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
When I said: "the screen resolution shipped with Ubuntu" I wanted to say: "the screen resolution application shipped with Ubuntu" Sorry. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again EzNet! Happy to see it works! About the Nvidia drivers names. There are two (proprietary) Nvidia drivers, the "old" one, and the new. Because Ubuntu ships both drivers, usually the old one is referred simply as nvidia, and the newer as nvidia-new when talking about them. Both drivers are exposed to the X Window System as "nvidia", but the module loader must differentiate them because every driver supports different options when loaded by the kernel. This is the reason because you must use "nvidia" in X, but "nvidia_new" for modprobe to handle it correctly. Eventually, when the old driver is not shipped we will switch to "nvidia" also in the modprobe config. I hope the confusion about the nvidia driver names are now gone. If you still have some questions, I'll be there to answer whenever I can. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi PeskyWabb1t. I've been using this for some months and I've noted not too much difference in GPU heat. This said, you can put the option Coolbits to 1 in your xorg.conf file, and nvidia-settings will let you change speed of both the GPU and memory for your graphics card to lower the heat or the power consumption. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Hi again PeskyWabb1t. Add the option to the "Screen" section. Regards. -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 164589] Re: Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards
Kevin: You can use Option "Coolbits" "1" in you xorg.conf file. This way, with nvidia-settings you can change the speed of the graphics cpu and memory, so when you are on betteries you can get better battery life. Aryzing: Nice to see that it works! -- Occasional screen-wide "blink" when using opengl apps (compiz also) and Nvidia cards https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/164589 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
