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Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 21:03
by cjtron
it wont install

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root[mk]# cd *ow*
root[Downloads]# sh ati-driver-installer-11-4-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Slackware/All
Created directory fglrx-install.xCpKy3
Verifying archive integrity... All good.
Uncompressing ATI Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver-8.841................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
=====================================================================
 ATI Technologies Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver Installer/Packager 
=====================================================================
Generating package: Slackware/All
Error: Distro Version entered incorrectly or not supported, use --listpkg to identify valid distro versions
Error: Distro Version entered incorrectly or not supported, use --listpkg to identify valid distro versions
Removing temporary directory: fglrx-install.xCpKy3
root[Downloads]#

whats wrong with this thing .... need more help plz

Re: problems installing

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:18
by thenktor
As noted in the error message please run sh ati-driver-installer-11-4-x86.x86_64.run --listpkg to find out what distro version you can use. Then use that one instead of Slackware/All. Probably Slackware-13.37 or Slackware-13.1 will be ok.

Re: problems installing

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:19
by cjtron
i also tried replacing the Slackware/All with Slackware/Slackware and got another error

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ati-driver-installer-11-4-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Slackware/Slackware
Created directory fglrx-install.l9Ihm1
Verifying archive integrity... All good.
Uncompressing ATI Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver-8.841................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
=====================================================================
 ATI Technologies Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver Installer/Packager 
=====================================================================
Generating package: Slackware/Slackware

ATI SlackBuild 
-------------------------------------------- 
by: Emanuele Tomasi <tomasi@cli.di.unipi.it> 

AMD kernel module generator version 2.1
Error:
kernel includes at /lib/modules/2.6.37.6/build/include do not match current kernel.
they are versioned as "2.6.37.6-smp"
instead of "2.6.37.6".
you might need to adjust your symlinks:
- /usr/include
- /usr/src/linux
ERROR: I didn't make module
Removing temporary directory: fglrx-install.l9Ihm1
Ill try your suggestion

Re: problems installing

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:21
by mimosa
...ok I can see from this post that it looks like you didn't need the very basic help I just tried to give you. In general, when posting with queries like this, it's helpful if you can be as specific as possible about the nature of your problem, what you tried, and what happened. Also, please post to the same thread if the topic is the same.

So here it looks as if you downloaded the package and followed the instructions on the wiki. What options did you choose to select the file you downloaded? I had a fiddle after following that link, and the site just referred me to laptop manufacturers. But maybe with whatever options you selected, it doesn't do that.

Re: Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:22
by cjtron
im confused here..... I tried your suggestion and this is what i got (now what,,, what is this ? :D

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root[Downloads]# sh ati-driver-installer-11-4-x86.x86_64.run --listpkg
Created directory fglrx-install.MOy8U0
Verifying archive integrity... All good.
Uncompressing ATI Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver-8.841................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
=====================================================================
 ATI Technologies Catalyst(TM) Proprietary Driver Installer/Packager 
=====================================================================
List of generatable packages:

Package Maintainer(s): Aric Cyr <aric.cyr@gmail.com>
                      Mario Limonciello <superm1@gmail.com>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
Debian Packages:
	Debian/sid
	Debian/unstable
	Debian/etch
	Debian/stable
	Debian/lenny
	Debian/testing
	Debian/experimental

Package Maintainer(s): Niko Mirthes <nmirthes@gmail.com>
                      Michael Larabel <michael@phoronix.com>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
Fedora Packages:
	Fedora/FC3
	Fedora/FC4
	Fedora/FC5
	Fedora/FC6
	Fedora/F7
	Fedora/F8
	Fedora/F9
	Fedora/F10
	Fedora/RHEL3
	Fedora/RHEL4

Package Maintainer(s): Anssi Hannula <anssi@mandriva.org>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
Mandriva Packages:
	Mandriva/2007.0
	Mandriva/2007.1
	Mandriva/2008.0
	Mandriva/2008.1
	Mandriva/2009.0
	Mandriva/2009.1
	Mandriva/2010.0
	Mandriva/2010.1
	Mandriva/2010.2
	Mandriva/2011.0

Package Maintainer(s): AMD
Status: Verified
RedHat Packages:
	RedHat/RHEL5
	RedHat/RHEL6
	RedHat/RHEL5_64a
	RedHat/RHEL6_64a

Package Maintainer(s): Emanuele Tomasi <tomasi@cli.di.unipi.it>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
Slackware Packages:
	Slackware/Slackware

Package Maintainer(s): Sebastian Siebert <freespacer@gmx.de>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
SuSE Packages:
	SuSE/SLE10-IA32
	SuSE/SLE10-AMD64
	SuSE/SLE11-IA32
	SuSE/SLE11-AMD64
	SuSE/SUSE112-IA32
	SuSE/SUSE112-AMD64
	SuSE/SUSE113-IA32
	SuSE/SUSE113-AMD64
	SuSE/SUSE114-IA32
	SuSE/SUSE114-AMD64
	SuSE/SUSE-autodetection

Package Maintainer(s): Alberto Milone <alberto.milone@canonical.com>
Status: *UNVERIFIED*
Ubuntu Packages:
	Ubuntu/gutsy
	Ubuntu/hardy
	Ubuntu/intrepid
	Ubuntu/jaunty
	Ubuntu/karmic
	Ubuntu/lucid
	Ubuntu/maverick
	Ubuntu/natty
	Ubuntu/source

For example, to build a Debian Etch package, run the following:
% ./ati-driver-installer-<version>-<architecture>.run --buildpkg Debian/etch

Removing temporary directory: fglrx-install.MOy8U0
root[Downloads]#

Re: Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:23
by thenktor
Please give the output of uname -a.
Slackware/Slackware is the right choice.

Re: Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:24
by gapan
I think you somehow managed to install the non-smp kernel instead of the smp kernel which is the default. You need to install the smp kernel.

Re: problems installing

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:25
by cjtron
mimosa wrote:...ok I can see from this post that it looks like you didn't need the very basic help I just tried to give you. In general, when posting with queries like this, it's helpful if you can be as specific as possible about the nature of your problem, what you tried, and what happened. Also, please post to the same thread if the topic is the same.

So here it looks as if you downloaded the package and followed the instructions on the wiki. What options did you choose to select the file you downloaded? I had a fiddle after following that link, and the site just referred me to laptop manufacturers. But maybe with whatever options you selected, it doesn't do that.


Heya, I went ati drivers download page and menu shows up to choose,,, I picked integrated motherboard driver > ati mobility hd 4200series > linux x86 and i downloaded the 76.xx MB package as .run file

Re: Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:27
by cjtron
thenktor wrote:Please give the output of uname -a.
Slackware/Slackware is the right choice.

root[Downloads]# uname -a.
uname: invalid option -- '.'
Try `uname --help' for more information.

Re: Problems installing ati driver

Posted: 12. May 2011, 22:28
by cjtron
gapan wrote:I think you somehow managed to install the non-smp kernel instead of the smp kernel which is the default. You need to install the smp kernel.

Really? I thought it said the opposide of what you posted ... any command to check to be sure ?
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