Hello All,

I know the Nvidia card based on 9600GT chip is to know, but I need
some help on how to do it at list to run in simpler 2D screen on the
KDE enviroment.

The installation is running as usually, but after the first restart of
computer , I can't see anything on my screen (the is just black) after
is starting to load(I presume) the KDE environment.

I was trying configure with drakconf the nv driver but without no
luck, by going in safe mode.
Also from there I was trying to install NVIDIA-Linux-x86-171.06-
pkg1.run but also with no luck because in safe mode is just on level
1. I don't know how to go in level 3 from there. Please advise how?,
because the installation setup ask for this.


I'm really out of any idea, so any new are welcome.
Please advise,
Nicolae

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:45:11 -0400, bondrea <bondrea> wrote:

> Also from there I was trying to install NVIDIA-Linux-x86-171.06-
> pkg1.run but also with no luck because in safe mode is just on level
> 1. I don't know how to go in level 3 from there. Please advise how?,
> because the installation setup ask for this.

To get into run level 3, if you are using lilo, when the screen comes
up asking which kernel to boot, press the cursor down arrow, and then
the cursor up arrow. Press the space bar once, type the digit 3, and
press enter. If you are using grub, press f2 to edit the boot options
and add a space, and the digit 3 after the kernel name.

Another method, is to use the failsafe boot to get into run level 1,
edit the file /etc/inittab and change the line
id:5:initdefault:
to
id:3:initdefault:

Save the changed file, and reboot. Use startx, to start kde when you're
ready.

Note that for compiling kernel modules, the kernel-xxx-devel package
must be installed, where xxx matches the string in the kernel package.

For example, if you have kernel-desktop-2.6.22.18-1mdv-1-1mdv2008.0.i586.rpm
installed, you have to install
kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.22.18-1mdv-1-1mdv2008.0.i586.rpm
before trying to compile the kernel module.

Regards, Dave Hodgins

bondrea <bondrea> writes:

>Hello All,

>I know the Nvidia card based on 9600GT chip is to know, but I need
>some help on how to do it at list to run in simpler 2D screen on the
>KDE enviroment.

>The installation is running as usually, but after the first restart of
>computer , I can't see anything on my screen (the is just black) after
>is starting to load(I presume) the KDE environment.

>I was trying configure with drakconf the nv driver but without no
>luck, by going in safe mode.
>Also from there I was trying to install NVIDIA-Linux-x86-171.06-
>pkg1.run but also with no luck because in safe mode is just on level
>1. I don't know how to go in level 3 from there. Please advise how?,
>because the installation setup ask for this.

exit

init 3

Or why not just edit /etc/inittab and change the 5 to a 3 on the
id:3:initdefault:
line

bondrea wrote:
[..]
> I was trying configure with drakconf the nv driver but without no
> luck, by going in safe mode.
> Also from there I was trying to install NVIDIA-Linux-x86-171.06-
> pkg1.run but also with no luck because in safe mode is just on level
> 1. I don't know how to go in level 3 from there. Please advise how?,
> because the installation setup ask for this.
>> I'm really out of any idea, so any new are welcome.
> Please advise,

Use XFdrake to configure your video card.

telinit 3
should take you to run level 3.

If you get your system working enough to use the
Mandriva Linux Control Center (mcc in a command window)
you need to download the devel package for the exact kernel
you are using and make sure dkms is installed (XFdrake should
install it for you, and get other things you need). Then
reboot to prompt a rebuild of the drivers.

If you need to install nvidia drivers manually, you can use
the nvidia package provided by Mandriva, or the installer from
the nVidia website.

Cheers!

jim b.

On Mar 23, 6:45 am, Jim Beard <jimbe> wrote:
[..]
> the nvidia package provided by Mandriva, or the installer from
> the nVidia website.
>
> Cheers!
>
> jim b.
>
> --
> UNIX is not user-unfriendly; it merely
> expects users to be computer-friendly.

Have a nice and wonderfully Sunday to all who kindly answer to me,

Finally I'm able to run in level 3. I'm able also to use either:
drakconf or mcc or XFdrake to start installing the VGA adapter which
in this case is the 9600GT but still with no luck.
my problem is what to use for adapter? By default is seeing the 9600
driver from nvidia but is not working(as in my initial post always a
black screen from were I can start working only by a hardware reset).
If I use nv driver still no luck. I also try to use Xorg|vga driver
but also with no luck.

OK no luck with the three ways. Now I tried to do the Nvidia install,
by using NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.12-pkg1.run or also NVIDIA-Linux-
x86-96.43.05-pkg1.run. The installation fails because it didn't found
the devel or sources for my kernel. It seems that from start the setup
is using kernel 2.6.24.3-desktop586-3mnb for which I can't found the
devel or sources. Please some help here.

My question now is: For an E8400 CPU and Nvidia 9600GT which kernel
should I use for the RC2 release? Also please explain how should I do
it in order to install RC2 with the newly kernel and also to have the
devel or sources available.

Still remain to find out my self how should I install the nvidia
driver provided by Mandriva, until some more help from you this is the
last thing which I can try because I don't know what should I use
next. I also believe that this is also a dead end because I presume
this already what is used for having that black screen after
installation.

I'm waiting some more help from you guys,

Nicolae

bondrea <bondrea> writes:

>On Mar 23, 6:45 am, Jim Beard <jimbe> wrote:

>Have a nice and wonderfully Sunday to all who kindly answer to me,

>Finally I'm able to run in level 3. I'm able also to use either:
>drakconf or mcc or XFdrake to start installing the VGA adapter which
>in this case is the 9600GT but still with no luck.
>my problem is what to use for adapter? By default is seeing the 9600
>driver from nvidia but is not working(as in my initial post always a
>black screen from were I can start working only by a hardware reset).
>If I use nv driver still no luck. I also try to use Xorg|vga driver
>but also with no luck.

>OK no luck with the three ways. Now I tried to do the Nvidia install,
>by using NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.12-pkg1.run or also NVIDIA-Linux-
>x86-96.43.05-pkg1.run. The installation fails because it didn't found
>the devel or sources for my kernel. It seems that from start the setup
>is using kernel 2.6.24.3-desktop586-3mnb for which I can't found the
>devel or sources. Please some help here.

>My question now is: For an E8400 CPU and Nvidia 9600GT which kernel
>should I use for the RC2 release? Also please explain how should I do
>it in order to install RC2 with the newly kernel and also to have the
>devel or sources available.

RC2 is NOT a release. It is a beta release candidate. Why don't you install
a release. 2008.0 and quit playing with betas. You clearly do not have the
expertise to be playing with release candidates.
[..]

On Mar 23, 3:42 pm, Unruh <unruh-s> wrote:
> bondrea <bond> writes:
>>
>>
>>
>>
> RC2 is NOT a release. It is a beta release candidate. Why don't you install
> a release. 2008.0 and quit playing with betas. You clearly do not have the
> expertise to be playing with release candidates.
>

Yes I will do that.
I was trying the RC2 because I believe that there it will be a better
support for 9600GT not for other reasons.

I will come back with some results.
Regards,
Nicolae

On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:59:43 -0700, bondrea wrote:

> OK no luck with the three ways. Now I tried to do the Nvidia install, by
> using NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.12-pkg1.run or also NVIDIA-Linux-
> x86-96.43.05-pkg1.run. The installation fails because it didn't found
> the devel or sources for my kernel. It seems that from start the setup
> is using kernel 2.6.24.3-desktop586-3mnb for which I can't found the
> devel or sources. Please some help here.

For 2008 Spring:
-devel- for building third party drivers
-source- for building your own kernel

For that kernel, you'd need kernel-desktop586-devel-2.6.24.3-3mnb but that
package is not showing on my local mirror - maybe it is obsoleted by the
latest 4mnb?:
--------------------------------------
Name : kernel-desktop586-devel-2.6.24.3-4mnb
Version : 1
Release : 1mnb1
Group : Development/Kernel
Size : 15304979 Architecture: i586
Source RPM : kernel-2.6.24.3-4mnb1.src.rpm
URL : http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Docs/Howto/Manbo_Kernels
Summary : The kernel-devel files for kernel-desktop586-2.6.24.3-4mnb
Description :
This package contains the kernel-devel files that should be enough to build
3rdparty drivers against for use with kernel-desktop586-2.6.24.3-4mnb.

If you want to build your own kernel, you need to install the full
kernel-source-2.6.24.3-4mnb rpm.

For instructions for update, see:
http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/kernelupdate
--------------------------------------

Instead of searching for the above, I suggest you install the latest
kernel in a build more suited to your CPU...

> My question now is: For an E8400 CPU and Nvidia 9600GT which kernel
> should I use for the RC2 release? Also please explain how should I do it
> in order to install RC2 with the newly kernel and also to have the devel
> or sources available.

If this was my system, I'd install kernel-desktop-2.6.24.3-4mnb (compiled
for single or multiple 686 class processors and up to 4GB RAM), reboot and
verify it works, install kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.24.3-4mnb and then run
the Nvidia installer.

--------------------------------------
Name : kernel-desktop-2.6.24.3-4mnb
Version : 1
Release : 1mnb1
Group : System/Kernel and hardware
Size : 27064469 Architecture: i586
Source RPM : kernel-2.6.24.3-4mnb1.src.rpm
URL : http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Docs/Howto/Manbo_Kernels
Summary : Linux Kernel for desktop use with i686 & 4GB RAM
Description :
The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of your
Manbo Linux operating system. The kernel handles the basic functions
of the operating system: memory allocation, process allocation, device
input and output, etc. This kernel is compiled for desktop use, single or
multiple i686 processor(s)/core(s) and less than 4GB RAM, using HZ_1000,
voluntary preempt, CFS cpu scheduler and cfq i/o scheduler.
This kernel relies on in-kernel smp alternatives to switch between up & smp
mode depending on detected hardware. To force the kernel to boot in single
processor mode, use the "nosmp" boot parameter.

For instructions for update, see:
http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/kernelupdate
--------------------------------------

On Mar 23, 4:21 pm, Snowbat <snow> wrote:
[..]
> voluntary preempt, CFS cpu scheduler and cfq i/o scheduler.
> This kernel relies on in-kernel smp alternatives to switch between up & smp
> mode depending on detected hardware. To force the kernel to boot in single
> processor mode, use the "nosmp" boot parameter.
>
> For instructions for update, see:[..]
> --------------------------------------
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com

Many thanks Snowbat,

I succeed installing in the following manner:
update urpmi database which media for cooker and after that running
the following commands:
# su
# urpmi kernel-desktop-2.6.24.3-4mnb
# urpmi kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.24.3-4mnb
# sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-171.06-pkg1.run

I could install the Nvidia 171 version.
The open question is why RC2 can do at list what 2008.0 can do at
installation time?

Cheers,
Nicolae