Thanks, I'll check this out when I get home tonight, though I *think* that this is already set. Thanks, Jamie -------------------------------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ITS Internal Extension : 5806 Direct Dial : 0870 754 5806 -------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: serge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 May 2003 11:29 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Wont boot to X with NVIDIA On Friday 30 May 2003 13:08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have installed the Geforce drivers from the Nvidia website, > installed them as per instructions, including the modification of the > XFreeConfig-4 file, changing nv to nvidia etc.... > > Now the problem I have is that I have my PC set to automatically boot > to X, only it fails and drops me to a command line. > > The error in the Xfree log, is something along the lines of 'cannot > find display' module not loaded. > > I can however issue a 'insmod nvidia' then 'startx' and X will open up > fine (the nvidia splash screen loads fine, and open GL games (tux > etc..) work > OK) > > Any suggestions on what might be causing the failure ? Or how to I > automatically do a 'insmod nvidia' on boot up so that X loads as it > should ??? > > Thanks for any suggestions, > > Jamie > Hi Jamie you have to change the aliases in your /etc/modules.d/aliases file # Nvidia drivers support alias char-major-195 nvidia alias /dev/nvidia0 char-major-195 alias /dev/nvidiactl char-major-195. it means that i will load the module when X starts. Hope it helps Serge ************** E-mail Disclaimer ************** This e-mail message is confidential and for use by the addressee only. If the message is received by anyone other than the addressee, please return the message to the sender by replying to it and then delete the message from your computer. Please note that any views, or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited accepts no liability for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email and its attachments. The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and is an Incorporated Friendly Society, registered under the Friendly Societies Act 1992. Registered No: 480F. The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited, Registered Office: Holgate Park Drive, York, YO26 4GG. Tel 0870 7545 700 Fax 0870 7545 821 www.benenden.org.uk. ***********************************************
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