Check the Nvidia docs for what you need in XF86Config.

Then  try running opengl-update nvidia.

On Saturday 29 November 2003 13:51, you wrote:
> i have a nicely working Gentoo system
> (XP 2500+ , nVidia GeForce4 MX 440 AGP 8x ).
> i'ld like to get 3D acceleration working, insofar as it's not now.
> actually, i'm not sure whether this will improve the look of 3D graphics
> or merely make more efficient use of my hardware.
>
> following a recent thread here, i did the following:
>
>   emerge nvidia-glx  (also merges  nvidia-kernel )
>   comment 'Load "dri"' in XF86Config
>   replace 'Driver "nv"' there with 'Driver "nvidia"'
>   reboot
>   as root, enter 'modprobe nvidia' (it says 'loaded but tainted')
>   as user, start XFCE or KDE the normal way
>
> both start w the Nvidia splash screen,
> but are slow, erratic & finally everything freezes.
>
> restoring the previous XF86Config, all is ok again.
>
> ordinarily when Xscreensaver starts,
> there mb a line 'dri missing from kernel (or :0.0 ? )' at top of screen:
> might this be relevant ?  i've read thro' the Gentoo 'dri' howto file,
> which advises recompiling the kernel, which i've not done before.
> a search of Gentoo Forum with 'nvidia' reveals nothing sensible.
>
> does anyone have any suggestions ?

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