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 ? -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
