On Sat October 15 2005 02:19, Martin wrote:
Hi expert,
I just got new IBM TP42p and installed SuSE9.3 on it. When I wanted to enable 3D acceleration Yast2 said 'Installed card cannot use hardware 3D/OpenGL acceleration'.
Any advice what should I do?
Thx, Martin
Ok. 1st, go to the ATI website and get the linux installer (it's a *.run file). Then go to init 3/run level 3 as root and run the installer (/.ait-installer-<current version>.<blah blah>.run) and follow the installer walkthrough. NOW! here's the important part. The last thing the installer will ask you is to write out the file in /etc/X/ as "XF86Config-4" DON'T DO IT. I can't remember exactly but you'll get to a point where it asks you where you want the file saved. I saved mine to my /root folder, and you want to save the file as "XF86Config" (without the *-4 suffix). Next go to /etc/X/ and issue the following command: (without the "#") # mv XF86Config XF86Config-orig (or *.bkup, or *.old, or pick you flavor). This way you'll have a basic and working X config file if you have problems. Now copy the XF86Config file from the /root folder to /etc/X as follows: (in /root) # cp XF86Config /etc/X/XF86Config Then issue # init 5 and see if you login screen doesn't show up. If not then cut/paste the output of the X error log file and post it so we can look at what's happening. HTH, Curtis. -- Spammers Beware: Tresspassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again! Warning: Individuals throwing objects at the crocodiles will be asked to retrieve them!