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cj2055
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 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 1:30 am Post subject: Alas... More NVidia Problems |
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I have some strange problems with the new nvidia
drivers......everything should work, but doesn't!! 
X fails to load with the standard error about not being able to initialize
the nvidia drivers even though the module is
loaded (I load it through modules.autoload).
So...I'll post my configuration here hoping someone will catch an error I
made. Here ya go.
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--uname -a returns:
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Linux roundhere.net 2.4.20-gentoo-r2 #3 Thu Apr 3 12:53:15 EST 2003 i686
AMD Athlon(tm) Processor AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
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--scanpci returns this info about my card:
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pci bus 0x0001 cardnum 0x00 function 0x00: vendor 0x10de device 0x0111
NVidia GeForce2 MX 100/200
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--I emerged nvidia-kernel and nvidia-glx. (versions 1.0.4349-r1 and
1.0.4349, respectively). I've tried re-emerging to no avail.
--the appropriate parts of /etc/X11/XFConfig read as follows:
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# This loads the GLX module
Load "glx"
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Section "Device"
Identifier "NVidia GeForce 2 MX"
Driver "nvidia"
# Insert Clocks lines here if appropriate
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen 1"
Device "NVidia GeForce 2 MX"
Monitor "ProView"
DefaultDepth 24
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
EndSection
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-- appropriate section of /etc/modules.autoload:
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# For example:
# 3c59x
#NVdriver
nvidia
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--lsmod returns:
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Module Size Used by Tainted: P
nvidia 1547840 0 (unused)
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--after an unsuccessful run, my /var/log/XFree86.0.log has random ascii
characters in it.....suuuuper odd. no idea there.
--I've gone through many posts on this... Can't seem to find a fix.
--anyone have any good ideas?
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iwasbiggs
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 2:01 am Post subject: |
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Can you post the X "standard error" actual text?
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:02 am Post subject: |
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Sorry about that, I'd like to, but another thing I failed to mention is that not only is it giving me the error, but it's also locking up and requires a hard reset. Therefore it's not saving the log file.
The error was very similar to, if not the same as some others posted that go somthing like ...
Failed to load module...
Screens found but none have a useable configuration...
and below, no screens found
The freeze is new to me, I've had some problems before, but never that. Also I know the module is there, so I have no idea why it wouldn't be loading. |
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Lilltiger
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 4:21 am Post subject: |
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startx &> log
Shuld write an logfile eaven thought it crashes, but u might have to turn dma off for it to be stored directly to the harddrive. |
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evers310
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 4:26 am Post subject: |
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| What monitor do you have and whats the monitor config section of XF86Config look like? |
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 6:23 am Post subject: |
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I'll try the startx &> log and see what happens, but first I'll post the monitor config section of XF86config... hopefully I'll be able to post the exact error message then.
here's the monitor config section of XF86config...
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Section "Monitor"
Identifier "ProView"
HorizSync 30-60
VertRefresh 56-75
EndSection
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My monitor type is a Proview PRO556 LCD Display
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Allright, here's the the complete error message...
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(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config"
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module!
(EE) NVIDIA(0): *** Aborting ***
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal server error:
no screens found
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evers310
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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The sync rates are correct for your monitor but the max resolution for your Monitor is 1024x768, 24 bit color may be to much at it's highest resolution. Try lowering it down to 16 or 15 bit.
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the Idea, I tried changing the bit depth to 16, but still got the same result.
This is really stumping me, anyone else have an idea? |
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IamtheOne
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm, I had one thought. Go into /usr/src/ and check that the linux link points to linux-2.4.20-gentoo-r2, and not r1 or some other kernel. I have had this error before.
If it is wrong, remerge nvida-kernel and retry. |
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evers310
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| cj2055 wrote: | Thanks for the Idea, I tried changing the bit depth to 16, but still got the same result.
This is really stumping me, anyone else have an idea? |
the nvidia module may be corrupt, first try using the generic nv module, if it works then try to unmerge then reemerge the nvidia drivers or just download the source from nvidia.com
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Was your previous version 3xxx? /etc/modules.d/nvidia changed a little
# 3xxx
alias char-major-195 NVdriver
# 4xxx Nvidia drivers support
alias char-major-195 nvidia
alias /dev/nvidiactl char-major-195 |
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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ok...
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Go into /usr/src/ and check that the linux link points to linux-2.4.20-gentoo-r2
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The linux link does point to linux-2.4.20-gentoo-r2 -too bad
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the nvidia module may be corrupt, first try using the generic nv module, if it works then try to unmerge then reemerge the nvidia drivers or just download the source from nvidia.com
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The nv module does work, so I tried unmerging and reemerging... nothing. I've also tried the source from nvidia.com with no success.
My /etc/modules.d/nvidia reads...
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# Nvidia drivers support
alias char-major-195 nvidia
alias /dev/nvidiactl char-major-195
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This should be correct for the nvidia driver .4xxx
Thanks alot for the ideas, this is the first problem I havn't been able to find an answer to just by searching, and I'm amazed at the speed with which I've recieved support, this is great.
Please keep the ideas coming, I'm sure with help this will be resolved soon.
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 2:37 am Post subject: |
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#dmesg, that's new to me...
after a modprobe, it reports,
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Adding Swap: 506036k swap-space (priority -1)
0: nvidia: Can't find an IRQ for your NVIDIA card!
0: nvidia: Please check your BIOS settings.
0: nvidia: [Plug & Play OS ] should be set to NO
0: nvidia: [Assign IRQ to VGA] should be set to YES
0: nvidia: loading NVIDIA Linux x86 nvidia.o Kernel Module 1.0-4349 Thu Mar 27 19:00:02 PST 2003
PCI: Assigned IRQ 10 for device 00:09.0
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I'll definately check out my bios settings then, maybe we have somthing here...
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Had this one awhile ago. The BIOS changes worked for me.
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cj2055
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 2:56 am Post subject: |
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Yes!! 
It's fixed... bios settings, I had no idea.
I changed the settings to,
Plug and Play OS--NO
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Assign IRQ to VGA--Yes
and everything is working, These forums are what makes Gentoo the best Linux distro out there. Thank you.
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evers310
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Yup, that'll do it, setting plug and play bios to yes will wreak lots of havoc on your system in Linux. Glad to see you got it working.
BTW, suppport should be coming for that in the next kernel.
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HomerSimpson
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 1:06 am Post subject: |
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I had this all working until I recompiled my kernel without ACPI. I followed these instructions and I am back in business.
Thank you so much. 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:13 am Post subject: Still having problems |
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I have been looking for a post thats simular to mine but could not find an anwser that would work for my computer
| Code: | (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config"
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module!
(EE) NVIDIA(0): *** Aborting ***
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal server error:
no screens found
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"nvidia" is included in /etc/modules.autoload
#dmesg gives no Errors
#lsmod shows
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Module size used by Tainted: P
nvidia 1547072 0 (unused)
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/etc/X11/XF86Config
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Section "Device"
Option "DigitalVibrance "1"
Option "NoLogo" "1"
Option "CursorShadow" "1"
Option "DPMS"
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "NVidia"
BoardName "GeForce4 MX 440"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
EndSection
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#cat /proc/driver/nvidia/agp/host-bridge
| Code: | Host Bridge: Via Technologies, Inc VT8367 [KT266]
Fast Writes: Not Supported
SBA: Supported
AGP Rates: 4x 2x 1x
Registers: 0x1f000207:0x00000000
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I have also checked BIOS and PnP OS is Disabled and Assign IRQ to VGA is on Yes
Does any one have any ideas 
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HomerSimpson
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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During my troubleshooting I made the mistake of renaming the Identifier string in the Device section but forgot to change the name in the Screen section.
Section Device
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Identifier "NVIDIA GForce"
Endsection
Section Screen
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Device "NVIDIA GForce"
Endsection
Just a thought.
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