anyone else experiencing any problems with the latest kernel and nvidia-kernel? I built the new kernel, and it loads fine, the nvidia module loads fine, but when I startx, it complains that no screens were found, and what was found is incorrect. I would chalk this up to my error, but everything still loads fine with 2.6.12-gentoo-r10 (using the same xorg.conf)
This is the first time that a kernel upgrade didn't work for me, so I suspect it may be something with .15 and the nvidia-kernel ebuild..
any input? wondering if I should upgrade to the latest Xorg, but I'd prefer to stay where I'm at (6.8.0).
jc
gentoo sources (2.6.15 r1) & nvidia-kernel
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- John Carter
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using 2.6.15-gentoo-r3 here without any problems.
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Re: gentoo sources (2.6.15 r1) & nvidia-kernel
Everytime you upgrade or recompile your kernel, you also have to re-emerge the nvidia-kernel package (even if you're already using the latest version). If that doesn't work, check to make sure /usr/src/linux is pointing to the right kernel source.John Carter wrote: This is the first time that a kernel upgrade didn't work for me, so I suspect it may be something with .15 and the nvidia-kernel ebuild..
any input? wondering if I should upgrade to the latest Xorg, but I'd prefer to stay where I'm at (6.8.0).
jc
I'm seeing the same thing here.
Kernel 2.6.15-gentoo-r1, Nvidia 6800GT on AGP. This video card and my kernel config worked for 2.611. Needed to upgrade due to clean up for support of udev after last baselayout upgrade.
I've run nothing but Nvidia cards for about 6 years. I've been running Gentoo for most of that time. I've never had this much trouble getting X up. I'm not posting any info beyond that because, frankly, I've tried so many changes to my kernel config and xorg.conf that I'm not even sure where to start.
Yes, I'm running 'emerge nvidia-kernel' after every kernel rebuild. I've also tried doing that, 'emerge nvidia-glx' and 'opengl-update nvidia' as well after a rebuild. I've tried manually adding the nvidia module using modprobe. I've tried simply rebooting and letting it load on its own.The closest I've gotten shows me something very, very strange. Nvidia module loaded. startx seems to start normally, but there's a black screen. reboot/kdm startup; same thing.
Log in through ssh and run "glxinfo". Shows it's running Indirect, MesaGL! I don't have any Mesa software anywhere on my HD, nor is it compiled in or as a loadable module in my kernel!
Now, THAT seems juuust a tad strange to me. I can only conclude that some interaction between 2.6.15-gentoo-r1, the latest baselayout, and the nvidia drivers has broken down. I don't have a clue to know where to begin troubleshooting it.
Kernel 2.6.15-gentoo-r1, Nvidia 6800GT on AGP. This video card and my kernel config worked for 2.611. Needed to upgrade due to clean up for support of udev after last baselayout upgrade.
I've run nothing but Nvidia cards for about 6 years. I've been running Gentoo for most of that time. I've never had this much trouble getting X up. I'm not posting any info beyond that because, frankly, I've tried so many changes to my kernel config and xorg.conf that I'm not even sure where to start.
Yes, I'm running 'emerge nvidia-kernel' after every kernel rebuild. I've also tried doing that, 'emerge nvidia-glx' and 'opengl-update nvidia' as well after a rebuild. I've tried manually adding the nvidia module using modprobe. I've tried simply rebooting and letting it load on its own.The closest I've gotten shows me something very, very strange. Nvidia module loaded. startx seems to start normally, but there's a black screen. reboot/kdm startup; same thing.
Log in through ssh and run "glxinfo". Shows it's running Indirect, MesaGL! I don't have any Mesa software anywhere on my HD, nor is it compiled in or as a loadable module in my kernel!
Now, THAT seems juuust a tad strange to me. I can only conclude that some interaction between 2.6.15-gentoo-r1, the latest baselayout, and the nvidia drivers has broken down. I don't have a clue to know where to begin troubleshooting it.
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Same here [Fixed]
[Edit: Fixed]
Using an nVidia PCI-E 6600GT
Just installing fresh on my pc, and its not running.
I've managed to get X running, but only by using
# Driver "nvidia"
Driver "nv"
Which obviously is producing less than satisfactory outputs...
Anyone know what to do? I'd gladly emerge a new kernel, but i though that 2.6.15-gentoo-r1 was the latest, and as its my first time with portage... I don't know what to type in to get another kernel
Turns out, reading the bottom of http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/nvidia-gui ... =printable helps.
Using an nVidia PCI-E 6600GT
Just installing fresh on my pc, and its not running.
I've managed to get X running, but only by using
# Driver "nvidia"
Driver "nv"
Which obviously is producing less than satisfactory outputs...
Anyone know what to do? I'd gladly emerge a new kernel, but i though that 2.6.15-gentoo-r1 was the latest, and as its my first time with portage... I don't know what to type in to get another kernel
Turns out, reading the bottom of http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/nvidia-gui ... =printable helps.
I get "no screens found" and the logs state "Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module!"
You're most likely missing the /dev/nvidia* device files. Create them using NVmakedevices.sh:
I have had many headaches installing the Nvidia drivers through the portage repositories, both stable and testing. There are hundreds of posts on this. The only solution I have found is to run the linux Nvidia installer from Nvidia's website. It works perfectly, first looking for a precompiled nvidia module that might be compatible with your kernel and then compiling and installing a new one if that fails. It will even back up your xorg.conf file and modify it so that it takes advantage of your new module. Sorry, but after having spent tens of hours with various hacks nothing else works.
Last edited by gpierce on Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Same here [Fixed]
I had that problem as well. Didn't resolve my problems completely, though.chadnickbok wrote:[Edit: Fixed]
Turns out, reading the bottom of http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/nvidia-gui ... =printable helps.
I get "no screens found" and the logs state "Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module!"
You're most likely missing the /dev/nvidia* device files. Create them using NVmakedevices.sh: