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Old 06-18-2003, 12:44 PM   #1
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NVIDIA XF86Config Update ??


Ive installed the latest NVidia drivers.

now what do i have to do to the XF86COnfig file to get them working ??????
 
Old 06-18-2003, 12:50 PM   #2
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It's in the README on the site, but basically:
Comment out:
Load "dri"
Add the line:
Load "glx"

Find the:
Driver "nv"
Change to
Driver "nvidia"
Save, restart your X server.

Cool
 
  


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