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How to install ATI Graphics Drivers in Ubuntu
By DivineOmega | September 22, 2006
Installing the proprietary ATI graphics drivers (with 3D acceleration) will offer better performance in Linux. All of the following methods have been tested in Ubuntu Dapper Drake (version 6.06) To do this in Ubuntu open a terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) and enter the following commands.
sudo apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx
sudo aticonfig --initial
Note that you may, during this installation, be prompted for your administrative password. After installation has completed, and both commands have finished successfully press CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE to restart the GUI and see your new graphics drivers in action.
Troubleshooting: If after pressing CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE, the GUI fails to reload (and you do not see the graphical user login) then a problem occured during the driver installation. To restore your original settings, log in textually and enter the following command.
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
If required, follow on screen instructions, and then restart your computer. Your original settings should then be restored.
Note: In Ubuntu 6.10 “Edgy Eft” you may need to add (or edit as appropriate) the following code to your xorg.conf file to ensure hardware acceleration functions correctly.
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection
Tags: Linux, Linux Tutorials |
September 22nd, 2006 at 6:29
well it worked the install only the 3d acceleration NOT (radeon 9550 and ubuntu edgy)
(WW) fglrx(0): * no 3D acceleration available *
September 25th, 2006 at 9:47
Now is fixed , I found it why
http://felipe-alfaro.org/blog/2006/09/06/ubuntu-edgy-ati-fglrx-dri-...
November 1st, 2006 at 8:06
wahey, I forgot to mention that this saved my life a while back… thanks jordan