how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels

bekker · 08-20-04, 03:09 PM

Hi group,

I am often switching between two kernels (a 2.4.x and 2.6.x). I have not been able to install the Nvidia drivers for both kernels. If I run the installer for one kernel it always destroys the installation for the other.

Can anyone tell me how to avoid this problem.

thanks

Chera

andyrock · 08-20-04, 03:48 PM

Code:

NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-6111-pkg0.run -K --kernel-source-path=/path/to/kernel/source

the '-K' switch installs the kernel interface only. I don't remember if it removes the other one, but i think it doesn't.

If this doesn't work, backup the nvidia module for the first kernel, install the second one, and restore the first backup.

LordMorgul · 08-20-04, 11:48 PM

Or, use the --extract-only option to produce the source directory, then cd ./usr/src/nv and make module, then copy the created nvidia.ko to your kernel's modules directory (probably /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/video).

bekker · 08-21-04, 06:14 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give it a try.

Lord Morgul, shouldn't I do a depmod after copying the nvidia.ko file?

regards

Chera

LordMorgul · 08-22-04, 01:23 AM

Yes, you should. Then the module should load with modprobe (or insmod).

bekker · 08-22-04, 07:16 AM

Succes! I tried running the installation file with -K switch and it worked. Now I have Nvidia drivers for both the 2.4 and 2.6 kernel.

Thanks to all who replied.

Chera

08-20-04, 03:09 PM	#1
bekker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Hi group, I am often switching between two kernels (a 2.4.x and 2.6.x). I have not been able to install the Nvidia drivers for both kernels. If I run the installer for one kernel it always destroys the installation for the other. Can anyone tell me how to avoid this problem. thanks Chera

08-20-04, 03:48 PM	#2
andyrock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: EU / Portugal Posts: 110	Re: how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Code: NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-6111-pkg0.run -K --kernel-source-path=/path/to/kernel/source the '-K' switch installs the kernel interface only. I don't remember if it removes the other one, but i think it doesn't. If this doesn't work, backup the nvidia module for the first kernel, install the second one, and restore the first backup. __________________ AndyRock -- 1. Toshiba M30-742 \| Centrino/Pentium-M 1700mhz \| Geforce FX 5200Go 2. Celeron (Tualatin) 1400mhz \| Geforce Ti 4800SE

08-20-04, 11:48 PM	#3
LordMorgul Electrical Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 872	Re: how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Or, use the --extract-only option to produce the source directory, then cd ./usr/src/nv and make module, then copy the created nvidia.ko to your kernel's modules directory (probably /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/video). __________________ "..the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmond Burke) nVIDIA video driver RPMs for Fedora :: see yum repo at livna.org.

08-21-04, 06:14 AM	#4
bekker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	Re: how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give it a try. Lord Morgul, shouldn't I do a depmod after copying the nvidia.ko file? regards Chera

08-22-04, 01:23 AM	#5
LordMorgul Electrical Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 872	Re: how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Yes, you should. Then the module should load with modprobe (or insmod). __________________ "..the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmond Burke) nVIDIA video driver RPMs for Fedora :: see yum repo at livna.org.

08-22-04, 07:16 AM	#6
bekker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	Re: how to install the nvidia drivers for two kernels Succes! I tried running the installation file with -K switch and it worked. Now I have Nvidia drivers for both the 2.4 and 2.6 kernel. Thanks to all who replied. Chera

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