Xorg and ATI issue on AMD64 [solved]

netaku · Apprentice Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 193

I recently installed gentoo 64 on my computer. The stats are AMD 3500 processor, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, and other stuff. I was having trouble getting Xorg to work, but I eventually got it up and running. Furthermore, I was able to get fluxbox running. However, one error, that although it does not inhibit me using fluxbox, is something I want to get resolved. After exiting X, the following error is shown:

X Window System Version 6.8.2
Release Date: 9 February 2005
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.8.2
Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.12-gentoo-r6 x86_64 [ELF]
Current Operating System: Linux duo 2.6.12-gentoo-r6 #2 SMP Wed Aug 10 20:52:55 EST 2005 x86_64
Build Date: 10 August 2005
Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.X.Org
to make sure that you have the latest version.
Module Loader present
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/Xorg.0.log", Time: Fri Aug 12 22:46:28 2005
(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"
Using vt 7
(WW) fglrx: No matching Device section for instance (BusID PCI:1:0:1) found
FATAL: Module fglrx not found.
[drm] failed to load kernel module "fglrx"
(EE) fglrx(0): DRIScreenInit failed!
Could not init font path element /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local/, removing from list!

waiting for X server to shut down

When I installed the ati driver, I also received the following error:
[Message] Kernel Module : Trying to install a precompiled kernel module.
[Message] Kernel Module : Precompiled kernel module version mismatched.
[Message] Kernel Module : Found kernel module build environment, generating kernel module now.
ATI module generator V 2.0
==========================
initializing...
cleaning...
patching 'highmem.h'...
assuming new VMA API since we do have kernel 2.6.x...
doing Makefile based build for kernel 2.6.x and higher
make -C /lib/modules/2.6.12-gentoo-r6/build SUBDIRS=/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x modules
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.12-gentoo-r6'
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agp3.o
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/nvidia-agp.o
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.o
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `agp_find_supported_device':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7136: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7156: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7161: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7187: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7207: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7227: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7232: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `__fgl_agp_init':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7613: warning: `pm_register' is deprecated (declared at include/linux/pm.h:10$/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `__fgl_agp_cleanup':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7623: warning: `pm_unregister_all' is deprecated (declared at include/linux/p$make[2]: *** [/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [_module_/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.12-gentoo-r6'
make: *** [kmod_build] Error 2
build failed with return value 2
[Error] Kernel Module : Failed to compile kernel module - please consult readme.

I am not sure what other information may be needed because I am not sure what the problem actually is. Since I can still run fluxbox, I do not think the problem can be that serious, but just in case, I want to fix it. Any help would be very welcome.
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Zyzzyva100 · Apprentice Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 193

I wish I could help, but I am getting the same error. I did the x86 build, but otherwise my system is the same as yours.

I tried emerging the ati drivers and then configuring xsrever for them, but it didn't work. If I run startx for a user that is part of the video group, I just get an error.

/carlito · Guru Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Belgium

You guys should've searched the forum, this question has come up a lot...

But i'll be nice and give you the answer.

Greetz
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netaku · Apprentice Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 193

I have actually searched the forum, and I have read pages of posts about ati/amd64 problems, but nothing exactly like my problem. Because I am new to linux, I do not want to go around messing up everything. Any help you can give I would be apreciative.
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/carlito · Guru Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Belgium

avieth · Veteran Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 1945 Location: Canada

netaku · Apprentice Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 193

Although I was tempted to go out and buy an nvidia card, I realized that I would have to BUY another card. Therefore, I am going to try fix what I have, since I am cheap. Thanks for the information on the ati/gentoo website, but I am still having trouble installing the ati drivers. They are not installing correctly, and the error is still the same as before (pasted below). What could be causing this?

[Message] Kernel Module : Trying to install a precompiled kernel module.
[Message] Kernel Module : Precompiled kernel module version mismatched.
[Message] Kernel Module : Found kernel module build environment, generating kernel module now.
ATI module generator V 2.0
==========================
initializing...
cleaning...
patching 'highmem.h'...
assuming new VMA API since we do have kernel 2.6.x...
doing Makefile based build for kernel 2.6.x and higher
make -C /lib/modules/2.6.12-gentoo-r6/build SUBDIRS=/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x modules
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.12-gentoo-r6'
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agp3.o
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/nvidia-agp.o
CC [M] /lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.o
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `agp_find_supported_device':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7136: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7156: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7161: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7187: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7207: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7227: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7232: error: structure has no member named `slot_name'
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `__fgl_agp_init':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7613: warning: `pm_register' is deprecated (declared at include/linux/pm.h:10$/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c: In function `__fgl_agp_cleanup':
/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.c:7623: warning: `pm_unregister_all' is deprecated (declared at include/linux/p$make[2]: *** [/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x/agpgart_be.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [_module_/lib64/modules/fglrx/build_mod/2.6.x] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.12-gentoo-r6'
make: *** [kmod_build] Error 2
build failed with return value 2
[Error] Kernel Module : Failed to compile kernel module - please consult readme.
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/carlito · Guru Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Belgium

Maybe you should try another kernel version? I tried to compile it against 2.6.12 and it was a no go.
Highest kernel version i used with fglrx was 2.6.11-gentoo-r6.
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netaku · Apprentice Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 193

Intresting. I will try that. The only other thing I can think of trying is an earlier version of xorg. I think the fact that I am running an amd64 is what is causing me more problems than normal. Thanks for the suggestion. I will let you know how it works out.
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/carlito · Guru Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Belgium

Just make sure you install the 64bit drivers from ati. What version are you trying to install?
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koenderoo · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:22 pm Post subject:

My system is almost similar to yours: AMD64 3400+ and Ati Radeon 9800 pro SE.
I got my card and X (KDE) running by following this link

If you need more info try this link

netaku · Apprentice Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 193

I think I may have solved the problem. Just wait...

And it works. All I had to do was reinstall linux with the appropriate drivers to make sure there were no reminants of the ati-drivers downloaded from ati.com, and then emerge the ati-drivers after unmasking them. I can now successfully start x.
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