Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
After purging the old PPA, and setting up Nick Andrick's PPA, I tried installing the fglrx-installer package. However, no such package was available. So I guessed and installed the fglrx package. The installation went smoothly, but upon rebooting my system, I don't think Nick's package's driver is in effect. I have no AMD Unsupported hardware watermark on my screen, and the output from running glxinfo suggests I have no OpenGL functionality. Next, I uninstalled the fglrx package, and installed fglrx-updates, version 2:9.010-0ubuntu1~andrik5. Upon rebooting, I had the same experience as I got with the fglrx package, as described above. On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 4:37 PM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.m.penal...@gmail.com wrote: Christian Convey, could you please temporarily purge fglrx-legacy, and test the following PPA to see if it also provides a WORKAROUND https://launchpad.net/~andrikos/+archive/ppa/+packages?field.name_filter=field.status_filter=publishedfield.series_filter=quantal ? Thank you for your understanding. ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: New = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
Please note that the WORKAROUND of using the https://launchpad.net/~makson96/+archive/fglrx PPA is imperfect, because it places the AMD Unsupported hardware watermark on the bottom-right corner of the screen. On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.m.penal...@gmail.com wrote: ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Confirmed ** Description changed: The fgrlx package now installs successfully for me. However, I believe it's not recognizing my chip, the ATI FirePro M7740. This is the chip that Dell uses in the Precision M6500 laptop from about 3 years ago. I have a few reasons for thinking fglrx isn't doing its job for this chip: (1) When I run fglrxinfo, I get the following output: cjc@awesome:~$ fglrxinfo X Error of failed request: BadRequest (invalid request code or no such operation) Major opcode of failed request: 153 (GLX) Minor opcode of failed request: 19 (X_GLXQueryServerString) Serial number of failed request: 12 Current serial number in output stream: 12 (2) When I run amdcccle, I get a dialog box with this message: There was a problem initializing Catalyst Control Center Linux edition. It could be caused by the following. No AMD graphics driver is installed, or the AMD driver is not functioning properly. Please install the AMD driver appropriate for you AMD hardware, or configure using aticonfig. (3) When I run aticonfig, I get this message: aticonfig: No supported adapters detected + + I tested + https://launchpad.net/~andrikos/+archive/ppa/+packages?field.name_filter=field.status_filter=publishedfield.series_filter=quantal + but this did not work. WORKAROUND: In Quantal 64-bit use the PPA https://launchpad.net/~makson96/+archive/fglrx . -- ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.10 Package: fglrx 2:9.000-0ubuntu3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.5.0-16.25-generic 3.5.4 Uname: Linux 3.5.0-16-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.6.1-0ubuntu1 Architecture: amd64 CompizPlugins: [core,composite,opengl,compiztoolbox,decor,vpswitch,snap,mousepoll,resize,place,move,wall,grid,regex,imgpng,session,gnomecompat,animation,fade,workarounds,scale,expo,ezoom] CompositorRunning: None Date: Mon Oct 1 11:08:09 2012 DistUpgraded: Fresh install DistroCodename: quantal DistroVariant: ubuntu DkmsStatus: fglrx, 9.000, 3.5.0-16-generic, x86_64: installed GraphicsCard: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI M97 GL [ATI FirePro M7740] [1002:94a3] (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Subsystem: Dell Device [1028:12ef] InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal - Alpha amd64 (20120913.3) MachineType: Dell Inc. Precision M6500 PccardctlIdent: Socket 0: no product info available PccardctlStatus: Socket 0: no card ProcEnviron: LANGUAGE=en_US:en TERM=xterm PATH=(custom, no user) LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.5.0-16-generic root=UUID=4bae9a7c-c922-4719-875e-aa122a39f3a7 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 SourcePackage: fglrx-installer UnitySupportTest: Error: command ['/usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test', '-p', '-f'] failed with exit code 1: X Error of failed request: BadRequest (invalid request code or no such operation) Major opcode of failed request: 153 (GLX) Minor opcode of failed request: 19 (X_GLXQueryServerString) Serial number of failed request: 22 Current serial number in output stream: 22 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) dmi.bios.date: 01/27/2011 dmi.bios.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.bios.version: A06 dmi.board.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.chassis.type: 8 dmi.chassis.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnDellInc.:bvrA06:bd01/27/2011:svnDellInc.:pnPrecisionM6500:pvr:rvnDellInc.:rn:rvr:cvnDellInc.:ct8:cvr: dmi.product.name: Precision M6500 dmi.sys.vendor: Dell Inc. version.compiz: compiz 1:0.9.8.2+bzr3377-0ubuntu1 version.ia32-libs: ia32-libs N/A version.libdrm2: libdrm2 2.4.39-0ubuntu1 version.libgl1-mesa-dri: libgl1-mesa-dri 9.0~git20120917.7cfd42ce-0ubuntu3 version.libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental: libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental N/A version.libgl1-mesa-glx: libgl1-mesa-glx 9.0~git20120917.7cfd42ce-0ubuntu3 version.xserver-xorg-core: xserver-xorg-core 2:1.13.0-0ubuntu5 version.xserver-xorg-input-evdev: xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.7.3-0ubuntu1 version.xserver-xorg-video-ati: xserver-xorg-video-ati 1:6.99.99~git20120913.8637f772-0ubuntu1 version.xserver-xorg-video-intel: xserver-xorg-video-intel 2:2.20.9-0ubuntu2 version.xserver-xorg-video-nouveau: xserver-xorg-video-nouveau 1:1.0.2-0ubuntu2 ** Summary changed: - 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip + 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't work with ATI FirePro M7740 chip -- You received this bug notification because you
Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
I don't presently have Precise installed, but I'm near 100% that the installer did NOT work under Precise. When I used the official Ubuntu GUI for closed-source drivers, I would be told the installation failed, although no reason was given to me. When I used the AMD-provided installer scripts, IIRC the later versions of those scripts installed, but then when I ran aticonfig --initial I was told that no supported cards were detected. In fact, I'm currently running the driver provided by the fglrx-legacy package in someone's PPA, and while accelerated video is working (glxinfo produces copious, happy output), I have the AMD Unsupported hardware watermark in the bottom-left corner of my screen. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.m.penal...@gmail.com wrote: Dave Lentz, thank you for your comments. Regarding them https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/comments/6 : The FirePro M7740 uses the same chip as a RadeonHD 47x0 (RV740). I see no reason why this bug isn't a duplicate of bug 1058040, unless it doesn't work in Precise, where it's supposed to be supported by fglrx. this is an astute observation. Christian Convey, could you please comment if fglrx-installer and/or fglrx-installer-updates works for you in Precise? ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
Sorry, to clarify my previous comment, I'm using Quantal, 64-bit at the moment. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Christian Convey christian.con...@gmail.com wrote: I don't presently have Precise installed, but I'm near 100% that the installer did NOT work under Precise. When I used the official Ubuntu GUI for closed-source drivers, I would be told the installation failed, although no reason was given to me. When I used the AMD-provided installer scripts, IIRC the later versions of those scripts installed, but then when I ran aticonfig --initial I was told that no supported cards were detected. In fact, I'm currently running the driver provided by the fglrx-legacy package in someone's PPA, and while accelerated video is working (glxinfo produces copious, happy output), I have the AMD Unsupported hardware watermark in the bottom-left corner of my screen. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.m.penal...@gmail.com wrote: Dave Lentz, thank you for your comments. Regarding them https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/comments/6 : The FirePro M7740 uses the same chip as a RadeonHD 47x0 (RV740). I see no reason why this bug isn't a duplicate of bug 1058040, unless it doesn't work in Precise, where it's supposed to be supported by fglrx. this is an astute observation. Christian Convey, could you please comment if fglrx-installer and/or fglrx-installer-updates works for you in Precise? ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
Correct. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.m.penal...@gmail.com wrote: Christian Convey, thank you for your comments. Just to clarify, in Quantal 64-bit you are using https://launchpad.net/~makson96/+archive/fglrx PPA as a WORKAROUND? -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1059655] Re: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip
This is because ATI was not good about covering laptop-vendor-specific chips in their driver documentation. Consulting historical documents from AMD/ATI will not help you as much as one would hope. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Christopher M. Penalver christopher.penal...@gmx.com wrote: Christian Convey, thank you for reporting this and helping make Ubuntu better. Regarding your comments https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/comments/3 : I believe that's correct: the *current* version of fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip. Unfortunately, it's only the current version that's compatible with the version of X that ships with Ubuntu 12.10. Neither the available prior upstream driver releases notes from http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/linux/previous/Pages/radeon_linux.aspx , or the current stable/beta from http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalystSoftwareSuiteVersion129ReleaseNotes.aspx mention FirePro M7740. As well, if one goes to http://support.amd.com/US/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx and clicks - Notebook Graphics - Mobility FirePro Series - Dell Precision M6500 (FirePro M7740 Mobility), one will notice under Operating System: how linux is not an option. However, if one chooses Notebook Graphics - Radeon HD Series - Radeon 6310 - Operating System: notice Linux x86 is an option. Hence, it appears AMD currently does not, nor has ever provided a linux driver for your model line. Despite this, you are welcome to engage AMD about this through their official support channels via https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/ATI#Official_AMD_support_channels . It is advised to use their E-Mail webform ( http://emailcustomercare.amd.com/ ) as you will get a ticket number E-Mailed to you regarding your issue (I know, I recently submitted one). :) If you do submit a ticket, please share your results. Thank you for your understanding. -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to fglrx-installer in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1059655 Title: 1002:94a3 fglrx doesn't support ATI FirePro M7740 chip To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1059655/+subscriptions ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp