resolution problem with i82845G graphic controller

ritturaj · 08-05-2003, 02:01 AM

I am new bie to the linux and i have tried to install RedHat 9.0 to my PC and it was successful

but the problem i am facing is of grpahic controller
i have intel(R) 845G chip set with inbuilt intel(R) 82845 graphic controller.
Firstly the screen is getting freezed so some said that it is driver prolem
so i downloaded driver from intel site for the graphic , and tried to install

but it is giving error kernal not compiled............

DRM not compiled...................
also giving that DRM is old so limiting the functionality

i a not able to understand what the problem is and how can i solve it

if any of Linux expert can help me out i shall be very thankfull for ur kind help

ritturaj

fancypiper · 08-05-2003, 05:37 AM

You probably need to install kernel-sources and re-install the driver.

# Compiling/installing kernel modules
You will need to have installed:
1. The developmental packages (compiler)
2. The kernel source code that matches your running kernel
3. The module source or install code

Check out your system and look under the hood and see if you installed the stuff you need to do the job. Open an x terminal and type in this sequence of commands to see what kernel we are running and see if you have the kernel source installed:

Code:

[fancy@tinwhistle fancy]$ su -
Password: 
[root@tinwhistle root]# uname -r
2.4.18-3

I am running kernel version 2.4.18-3. Do I have the proper source code?

Code:

[root@tinwhistle root]# cd /usr/src
[root@tinwhistle src]# ls -alc
total 3
drwxr-xr-x    4 root     root          136 Jun 12 14:53 .
drwxr-xr-x   16 root     root          424 Jun  4 12:04 ..
lrwxrwxrwx    1 root     root           14 Jun  4 12:11 linux-2.4 -> linux-2.4.18-3
drwxr-xr-x   16 root     root          584 Jun  4 12:11 linux-2.4.18-3
drwxr-xr-x    7 root     root          168 Jun  4 12:08 redhat
[root@tinwhistle src]#

I do have the same kernel version source code installed in the directory /usr/src/linux-2.4.18-3 and there is a symbolic link named linux-2.4 pointing to it.

If you don't see something similiar to this (but in color), you will need to install the kernel source.

NOTE: I noticed that Red Hat didn't make the symbolic link /usr/src/linux that all of the INSTALL files that I have read mentioned that I need, so I may as well make one now to save editing the files in the source code to install.So, I'll make it just now:

Code:

[root@tinwhistle src]# ln -s linux-2.4.18-3 linux         
[root@tinwhistle src]# ls -alc
total 3
drwxr-xr-x    4 root     root          160 Jun 12 15:46 .
drwxr-xr-x   16 root     root          424 Jun  4 12:04 ..
lrwxrwxrwx    1 root     root           14 Jun 12 15:46 linux -> linux-2.4.18-3
lrwxrwxrwx    1 root     root           14 Jun  4 12:11 linux-2.4 -> linux-2.4.18-3
drwxr-xr-x   16 root     root          584 Jun  4 12:11 linux-2.4.18-3
drwxr-xr-x    7 root     root          168 Jun  4 12:08 redhat
[root@tinwhistle src]#

Ah, there it is, so that's done.

Next, did I install the compiler?

Code:

[root@tinwhistle src]# gcc -v          
Reading specs from /usr/lib/gcc-lib/i386-redhat-linux/2.96/specs
gcc version 2.96 20000731 (Red Hat Linux 7.3 2.96-113)
[root@tinwhistle src]#

Yes, I have a compiler installed.

If you don't have those two things installed, you have to install them first off your install CD.

If they are installed, download the source and happy comiling.

Make sure you carefully read the README and INSTALL files after extracting and before compiling/installing.

# Guides to software and installation and uninstallation
LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet?
Rute Guide's software explanation
You might want to check out CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation

# Red Hat links
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Get your mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
Red Hat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Red Hat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Red Hat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages

# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

ritturaj · 08-05-2003, 02:13 PM

i have check alll the things according to ur given instructions
every thing seems alright.
that means i have got everything installed

but i have got same error during reinstalltion of the driver
so i again installed kernal source and then reinstalled driver

the error it is giving is as follows:

Compiling new agpgart module
error: AGPGART module didnot compile
compiling new DRM module
error: Kernal module didnot compile

Warning: DRM module you are using may be old so limiting functionality.

thats all and installtion fails

so there is no gui i have to work in command mode.

so i am not able to undestand what is the problem when everything seems to be at its place

please help

AirConditioner · 08-30-2003, 08:57 AM

Hey I'm on a Dell 4200, and I'm experiencing the exact same problem!! In trying to get my Intel 82845G card to work correctly with X windows, I've tried intel's .tar and .rpm, both give me those same results:

ERROR: AGPGART module did not compile

ERROR: Kernel modules did not compile

I don't know what's going on; I've made sure that I have kernel source and gcc and everything, as directed on the Intel site, but still no luck... this is frustrating... arrgh.

safrout · 08-30-2003, 12:12 PM

i have the same vedio card u r having and i used to use REdhat 9 few weeks ago and i did face the same probelm but to solve it i ran "xf86config" and i adjust everything there

try it and good luck

and by the way u don't need any external driver cos this chipset is already suppported under Xfree4.3.0

hhahoo · 02-23-2005, 12:03 PM

hi
i too have same prob if u r getting that msg do one thing there is one lib file with driver put in lib path . and try to install it will install the driver but there is some prob in my dispaly card so it is not workig still...... intel internal card is not reliable .. never go 4 it .......

IsaacKuo · 02-23-2005, 12:50 PM

I don't know how to solve the problem, but I do have an old HP Pavillion with this sort of integrated graphics and it worked with Debian Sarge without a problem. When the Sarge installer asked which driver I wanted to use, I selected "i810", because that's what Mepis autodetected.

If that driver doesn't work, then perhaps the generic "vesa" driver will work.

(Mepis is a Knoppix based liveCD with good hardware autodetection.)