startx doesn't work anymore

[michel_26_32]

when I start my Read Hat 8.0 with the GF2 MX400
I get the following error

XFree86 Version 4.2.0 (Red Hat Linux release: 4.2.0-72) / X Window System
(protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6600)
Release Date: 23 January 2002
If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is
newer than the above date, look for a newer version before
reporting problems. (See http://www.XFree86.Org/)
Build Operating System: Linux 2.4.18-11smp i686 [ELF]
Build Host: daffy.perf.redhat.com

Module Loader present
OS Kernel: Linux version 2.4.18-18.8.0 (bhcompile@daffy.perf.redhat.com) (gcc ve
rsion 3.2 20020903 (Red Hat Linux 8.0 3.2-7)) #1 Thu Nov 14 00:10:29 EST 2002
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Wed Nov 27 20:31:17 2002
(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config"
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVdriver kernel module!
(EE) NVIDIA(0): *** Aborting ***
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.

I looked in the XFree86.0.log file.. everything goes fine until here:
(II) Setting vga for screen 0.
(II) Loading sub module "vgahw"
(II) LoadModule: "vgahw"
(II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libvgahw.a
(II) Module vgahw: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
compiled for 4.2.0, module version = 0.1.0
ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.5
(**) NVIDIA(0): Depth 16, (--) framebuffer bpp 16
(==) NVIDIA(0): RGB weight 565
(==) NVIDIA(0): Default visual is TrueColor
(==) NVIDIA(0): Using gamma correction (1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
(--) NVIDIA(0): Linear framebuffer at 0xD0000000
(--) NVIDIA(0): MMIO registers at 0xD8000000
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVdriver kernel module!
(EE) NVIDIA(0): *** Aborting ***
(II) UnloadModule: "nvidia"
342,27

I used the Latest Drivers from NVidia 3120
If I uninstall these drivers and change my XF86config file back to "nv"and "dri" everything works fine again

When I installed the Kernel I did not get any errors (as far as I could see)

I remember doing the same on the "first" kernel shipped with redhat 8.0. Back then everything worked fine, even when I updated to 2.4.18-17.x.x, I uninstalled the driver and reinstalled it with the new kernel
but I had to do a re-install last week, zo I updated
to the 2.4.18-18.8.0 Kernel before trying to install the Nvidia driver. After that......

b.t.w I read this Forum and I used the instructions from the message , that explains how to install the drivers
(don't remember who wrote it)

could anyone PLEASE help me, as I cannot play Quake 3 anymore :-(


Greetz
Michel

[michel_26_32]

read somewhere, I could load the NVdriver manually.
# modprobe NVdriver


modprobe NVdriver
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: unresolved symbol __global_cli
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: unresolved symbol tqueue_lock
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: unresolved symbol __global_save_flags
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: unresolved symbol __global_restore_flags
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver:
Hint: You are trying to load a module without a GPL compatible license
and it has unresolved symbols. Contact the module supplier for
assistance, only they can help you.

/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: insmod /lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver failed
/lib/modules/2.4.18-18.8.0/kernel/drivers/video/NVdriver: insmod NVdriver failed

Anyone??? :confused:

[Chalnoth]

Now, you did install the new drivers from the source, right?

As a side note, though I've had no problem using the RPM's, you may have better luck with the tarballs.

[michel_26_32]

So I have to uninstall both the Kernel and GLX. Then do a re-install with the Tar files? :confused:

Any tips? :D


greetz
Michel
:p







P4 2,0Ghz 512MB Sdram. 40 Gb 7200rpm
Creative live! value, Geforce 2 MX400 64Mb Sdram

[Chalnoth]

Well, actually, it might be best to make certain you have the kernel source installed. It really does look like you're missing some libraries that the drivers are looking for. After installing the kernel source, uninstall the rpm's (rpm -e NVIDIA_GLX, rpm -e NVIDIA_kernel), then rebuild the source rpm's. If that doesn't work, then try tarballs...

[kurdy]

I got the same message and the same breakpoint in the log.

For me it helped turning off the AWARE PNP OS option in BIOS. I also turned on the ASSIGN IRQ FOR PCI VGA option, although my vga is agp.

try this first before you mess anything with the drivers!

and write back if it helped

[michel_26_32]

I Disabled the PnP options in the BIOS
but it didn't work

I think something goes wrong while installing the Kernel driver

I'm going to un-install and reinstall again, if it doesn't work, I'm going to use the .tar files

meanwhile!
Keep posting

:D :D :D :D

Thnx

[michel_26_32]

I uninstalled the drivers,
and tried to install the source kernel drivers
this is what happend

I get the SAME errors when I try to
MODPROBE or INSMOD the NVdriver

I HAVE NO CLUE

:( :( :(

Anyone?
If no one can help me....I have to do a re-install
I want to play QUAKE 3
:D :D :D

Greetz
Michel

[Chalnoth]

Well, unfortunately I have no more input to offer. I'm quite a beginner in Linux myself :(

[michel_26_32]

Thnx anyway Chalnoth :cool:

I'm a beginner myself too! I started a few weeks ago using Linux
I like it, only problem is the NVIDIA card

I'm sure more people have an idea about this problem

HELP !



Greetz
Michel
:p

[ASCI Blue]

www.linuxnewbie.org or www.linuxjunior.org those two would be far better than here for that info.

[michel_26_32]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Guess What!!! I figured out myself why it didnṫ work!

I FORGOT TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE SOURCE CODE FOR THE UPDATEd KERNEL 2.4.18-18.8.0

I installed Linux, everything worked fine.
I ran Rad Hat Update , And it told me to update the kernel to version 2.4.18-18.8.0
but it didnot tell me to update als my Source Code :(

Thatś why I got all those errors

Problem Solved

Greetz
Michel