hi everybody

[sainigaurav_gs]

Hi

I am very new to linux, earlier i installed red hat 7.2 and was running fine on my i810 graphics card. Now i have new system

Athlon XP 1800
A7N266-VM mobo
256 mb DDR
GeForce 2 MX onboard graphics

I have tried to install Red hat 8 it freezes my computer in the very beginning, it says running anaconda ........
graphics card GeForce 2 MX (generic)
monitor: unable to probe

and hangs up no keyboard or hdd led
i have installed red had using text mode but when i reboot after installation there is no display at all and system totally freezes

i have read the threads, i have downloaded the latest rpms from nvidia site

i have
NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-4191.i386.rpm
NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-4191.src.rpm
NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-4191.rh80up_2.4.18_18.8.0.i386.rpm

Can anybody guide me how to go to gnome terminal when there is no display at all and how to install the graphics driver for nvidia

i know very less commands, but will do

i will be very thankful, pls guide me

[Cheshiremackat]

Ok... I have the same mobo so I know how to help...

the FIRST thing you need to do is install redhat 8.0 in TEXT mode... the graphical install wont work ( I know it did in 7.x)

THEN search the forum for a thread entitled "Red Hat 8.0 nforce updated instructions" there are 4-5 posts that will get you going... I have the same set-up so I can help with any hiccups... but read that thread first... it is VERY detailled!


_CMK

[sainigaurav_gs]

I have read in many threads to update the kernel, i do not have net connection at home. but i can download the kernel and burn it on CD.

Can u pls tell me which kernel to download and how to update it from CD.
Please provide the link for kernel to download

[Cheshiremackat]

you will need three files

FIRST READ THIS THREAD

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7402

IT WILL TELL YOU which files to d/l :)


_CMK

[sainigaurav_gs]

Thanks for the fastest reply i ever had.

I have the printout for that page and will try this out at home.

Once again thanx

[Cheshiremackat]

best of luck, and I will do my best to help if you get any problems :)

_CMK

[sainigaurav_gs]

Hi

I did the same as described in the thread, now it is running fine. Thanx everbody involved. I am very happy as i myself has done something in linux.

I am having few queries

1. While installing when i choose boot loader as GRUB, linux does not boot up it gives some "out of memory error". So i have to use LILO

2. I am using dual booting. How can i adjust he LILO display time, as the default is only 2-3 secs.

3. In the Display properties the 3D hardware acceleration option is disabled, how can i enable it.

4. XMMS is not working properly, i am unable to open any file in it.

5. I have to mount fat32 partition using run command. How can i automount it on startup.

Pls. help

Thanx

[Cheshiremackat]

#1 the nforce chipset does not play very well with GRUB... you HAVE TO use LILO

#3 In display settings 3D accel is ALWAYS grayed out, even if 3D accel is enabled... try running tuxracer and see what your frame rate is like... or download glxgears... if glx gears works then 3D accel is enabled

#4 Redhat removed the ability to play mp3s with RedHat 8.0 go to www.xmms.org and see what they say about it... you will have to download a rpm file to get xmms to play mp3s.
Or use ogg vorbis music files

Hopefully someone else will help with the other issues...

_CMK

[Wolfman [TWP]]

#4 Redhat removed the ability to play mp3s with RedHat 8.0 go to www.xmms.org and see what they say about it... you will have to download a rpm file to get xmms to play mp3s.
Or use ogg vorbis music files

Or you could go to the site below for XMMS and other stuff.


http://psyche.freshrpms.net/rpm.html?id=107

Wolf

[sainigaurav_gs]

Thanx to whosoever replied my queries

As i am very new to linux, so do not know much about installing the packages

I have downloaded the XMMS mp3 rpm from the site. Do i have to recompile it as i did while installing the nvidia drivers or it can be installed straight away with "rpm -ivh".

What is the difference between "*.rpm" and "*.src.rpm" files and I know that src files are source files.

and how can i increase the LILO display time.