Hardware Acceleration on SUSE 10.0 w/ ATI Linux driver v8.23.7

Slayer72586 · Mar 25, 2006, 07:37 AM

I have an ATI 9800 Pro. It seems i am having problems getting Hardware Acceleration.

SUSE 10.0
Xorg 6.8.2

I Installed ati-driver-installer-8.23.7-i386.run and tried to play Wolfenstein Enemy Territory. I get similar results in Doom 3.

Here is the Output

Code:

ET 2.60 linux-i386 Mar 10 2005
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
/root/.etwolf/etmain
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak2.pk3 (22 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak1.pk3 (10 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak0.pk3 (3725 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/mp_bin.pk3 (6 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain

----------------------
3763 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
couldn't exec language.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok

------- Input Initialization -------
Joystick is not active.
------------------------------------
Bypassing CD checks
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
...loading libGL.so.1: Initializing OpenGL display
...setting mode 4: 800 600
Using XFree86-VidModeExtension Version 2.2
XF86DGA Mouse (Version 2.0) initialized
XFree86-VidModeExtension Activated at 800x600
Using 8/8/8 Color bits, 16 depth, 0 stencil display.
Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0".
GL_RENDERER: Mesa GLX Indirect


***********************************************************
You are using software Mesa (no hardware acceleration)!
Driver DLL used: libGL.so.1
If this is intentional, add
	 "+set r_allowSoftwareGL 1"
to the command line when starting the game.
***********************************************************
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (4)
Initializing OpenGL display
...setting mode 3: 640 480
Using XFree86-VidModeExtension Version 2.2
XF86DGA Mouse (Version 2.0) initialized
XFree86-VidModeExtension Activated at 640x480
Received signal 11, exiting...

Here is a link to my Xorg.conf
Here is a link to my Xorg.0.log

What do I have to do to get my precious WOLFET running on SUSE. If I cant is there a better distro for gaming/getting my ati card working properly? Thanks in advance for any help.

RIV@NVX · Mar 25, 2006, 09:22 AM

I got it to work on my laptop (Mobility 9600/SUSE 10.0) Getting ATI flgrx to work in SUSE is fairly trivial thing, you just need a proper guide

I suggest this one: http://www.suse.de/~sndirsch/ati-installer-HOWTO.html

Slayer72586 · Mar 25, 2006, 10:42 AM

I followed the instructions and i am still getting the same results.

Code:

ET 2.60 linux-i386 Mar 10 2005
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
/root/.etwolf/etmain
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak2.pk3 (22 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak1.pk3 (10 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/pak0.pk3 (3725 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain/mp_bin.pk3 (6 files)
/usr/local/games/enemy-territory/etmain

----------------------
3763 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
couldn't exec language.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok

------- Input Initialization -------
Joystick is not active.
------------------------------------
Bypassing CD checks
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
...loading libGL.so.1: Initializing OpenGL display
...setting mode 4: 800 600
Using XFree86-VidModeExtension Version 2.2
XF86DGA Mouse (Version 2.0) initialized
XFree86-VidModeExtension Activated at 800x600
Using 8/8/8 Color bits, 16 depth, 0 stencil display.
GL_RENDERER: Mesa GLX Indirect


***********************************************************
 You are using software Mesa (no hardware acceleration)!
 Driver DLL used: libGL.so.1
 If this is intentional, add
	   "+set r_allowSoftwareGL 1"
 to the command line when starting the game.
***********************************************************
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (4)
Initializing OpenGL display
...setting mode 3: 640 480
Using XFree86-VidModeExtension Version 2.2
XF86DGA Mouse (Version 2.0) initialized
XFree86-VidModeExtension Activated at 640x480
Received signal 11, exiting...

Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0".

went away just before the mesa stuff.

RIV@NVX · Mar 25, 2006, 04:33 PM

Try installing the rpm with --force. I think that thing did the trick for me. That is:

Code:

rpm -e fglrx_6_8_0_SUSE100
rpm -Uhv --force fglrx_6_8_0_SUSE100-8.23.7-1.i386.rpm

And then configure things with SaX2 as said in the readme.

Slayer72586 · Mar 25, 2006, 06:29 PM

I just tried that and I get the same output. I used the force and reran sax2. then rebooted and tried to run wolfet again. Same resuts as the 2nd output i posted. we still get the mesa stuff

************************************************** *********
You are using software Mesa (no hardware acceleration)!
Driver DLL used: libGL.so.1
If this is intentional, add
"+set r_allowSoftwareGL 1"
to the command line when starting the game.
************************************************** *********

RIV@NVX · Mar 26, 2006, 02:06 PM

This is rather strange... Let's check some stuff then:
1) Do you have GCC *and* kernel sources installed?
2) Did the kernel module get compiled cleanly?
3) Is there "fglrx" as driver in xorg.conf?

Slayer72586 · Mar 27, 2006, 12:15 AM

First I would like to thank you for your help so far.

I also found another guide. I have been checking that one and the one you posted for ideas.

Yes GCC and Kernel Sources were installed.

Im not completely sure if the module was compiled cleanly. There were no errors preventing it from happening. Are there any logs i should look for?

Yes fglrx is as driver in xorg.conf

Code:

Section "Device"
  BoardName	"R350 NH"
  BusID		"1:0:0"
  Driver	   "fglrx"
  Identifier   "Device[0]"
  Option	   "UseInternalAGPGART" "no"
  Option	   "mtrr" "off"
  Option	   "VideoOverlay" "on"
  Option	   "OpenGLOverlay" "off"
  Option	   "mtrr" "off"
  Option	   "IgnoreEDID" "off"
  Option	   "ScreenOverlap" "0"
  Option	   "NoTV" "yes"
  Option	   "TVStandard" "NTSC-M"
  Option	   "TVHSizeAdj" "0"
  Option	   "TVVSizeAdj" "0"
  Option	   "TVHPosAdj" "0"
  Option	   "TVVPosAdj" "0"
  Option	   "TVHStartAdj" "0"
  Option	   "TVColorAdj" "0"
  Option	   "GammaCorrectionI" "0x00000000"
  Option	   "GammaCorrectionII" "0x00000000"
  Option	   "Capabilities" "0x00000000"
  Option	   "VideoOverlay" "on"
  Option	   "OpenGLOverlay" "off"
  Option	   "CenterMode" "off"
  Option	   "PseudoColorVisuals" "off"
  Option	   "Stereo" "off"
  Option	   "StereoSyncEnable" "1"
  Option	   "FSAAEnable" "no"
  Option	   "FSAAScale" "1"
  Option	   "FSAADisableGamma" "no"
  Option	   "FSAACustomizeMSPos" "no"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX0" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY0" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX1" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY1" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX2" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY2" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX3" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY3" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX4" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY4" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosX5" "0.000000"
  Option	   "FSAAMSPosY5" "0.000000"
  Option	   "UseFastTLS" "0"
  Option	   "BlockSignalsOnLock" "on"
  Option	   "UseInternalAGPGART" "no"
  Option	   "ForceGenericCPU" "no"
  VendorName   "ATI"
EndSection

UberLord · Mar 27, 2006, 03:06 PM

Your xorg conf is using "radeon" which is the open source driver. You should be using "fglrx" instead. Above you have an fglrx section, but what you removed all radeon references from your config?

Mar 25, 2006, 09:22 AM	#2
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I got it to work on my laptop (Mobility 9600/SUSE 10.0) Getting ATI flgrx to work in SUSE is fairly trivial thing, you just need a proper guide I suggest this one: http://www.suse.de/~sndirsch/ati-installer-HOWTO.html __________________ -- Vedran

Mar 25, 2006, 04:33 PM	#4
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Try installing the rpm with --force. I think that thing did the trick for me. That is: Code: rpm -e fglrx_6_8_0_SUSE100 rpm -Uhv --force fglrx_6_8_0_SUSE100-8.23.7-1.i386.rpm And then configure things with SaX2 as said in the readme. __________________ -- Vedran

Mar 26, 2006, 02:06 PM	#6
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	This is rather strange... Let's check some stuff then: 1) Do you have GCC and kernel sources installed? 2) Did the kernel module get compiled cleanly? 3) Is there "fglrx" as driver in xorg.conf? __________________ -- Vedran

Mar 27, 2006, 03:06 PM	#8
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Your xorg conf is using "radeon" which is the open source driver. You should be using "fglrx" instead. Above you have an fglrx section, but what you removed all radeon references from your config? __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Mar 25, 2006, 06:29 PM	Thread Starter #5
Slayer72586 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I just tried that and I get the same output. I used the force and reran sax2. then rebooted and tried to run wolfet again. Same resuts as the 2nd output i posted. we still get the mesa stuff ************************************************ ***** You are using software Mesa (no hardware acceleration)! Driver DLL used: libGL.so.1 If this is intentional, add "+set r_allowSoftwareGL 1" to the command line when starting the game. ********************************************** *******