[SOLVED] Xorg -configure or Sh Nvidia Install

vivanguarda · 04-12-2011, 09:51 AM

I did a slack 13.1 fresh install and used a 6600GT nvidia card. Now, I need a Xorg operation and the main use are games applications. Are there some performance difference to it (games) if I use a Xorg -configure or a sh NvidiaXXX.run install to write a xorg.conf ? What´s the best way to it?

JokerBoy · 04-12-2011, 10:05 AM

There's no need to use a xorg.conf at all. but I recommend using nvidia-{driver,kernel} slackbuilds, and not the manually way...

willysr · 04-12-2011, 10:50 AM

I always take the nvidia binary and install it manually. So far it's working just fine with me and found no problem

CFet · 04-12-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivanguarda

I did a slack 13.1 fresh install and used a 6600GT nvidia card. Now, I need a Xorg operation and the main use are games applications. Are there some performance difference to it (games) if I use a Xorg -configure or a sh NvidiaXXX.run install to write a xorg.conf ? What´s the best way to it?

Hey vivanguarda,

Also running 13.1. What worked for me: Used slackbuild scripts from slackbuild.org. Make sure to edit them for the new driver version you download from Nvidia OR download the driver specified in the script if you really aren't worried about having the latest and greatest nvidia driver (I just wanted one I knew would work).

After that, switched to console mode, and killed X, ran the nvidia-driver-reallylongname.run file. Followed the prompts and it wrote the xorg.conf file for me to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.

Cheers!
Chris

unclejed613 · 04-12-2011, 12:36 PM

i've been happy with the nvidia really-long-fn.run binary. it does the kernel compile, and the xorg config in a very short time, and just plain works. that's good enough for me, and there are a couple of games i use.... bzflag for one, and no problems with them.

GazL · 04-12-2011, 01:00 PM

I'm with Unclejed on this. I know some people like the slackbuild packaged version, but I've been using the NVIDIA-*.run installer for a very long time and it's never let me down.

I'd also use the xorg.conf that the NVIDIA-*.run installer generates and then hand tweak it to suit your preferences. I know you can run without one these days, but sooner or later you're going to want to tweak something, and it's much easier if you already have a nice working config file sitting there to play with.

zbreaker · 04-12-2011, 01:25 PM

Another vote for the NVIDIA-*.run installer...it does it all. Used it loads of times and it's never left me hanging.

zordrak · 04-12-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivanguarda

I did a slack 13.1 fresh install and used a 6600GT nvidia card. Now, I need a Xorg operation and the main use are games applications. Are there some performance difference to it (games) if I use a Xorg -configure or a sh NvidiaXXX.run install to write a xorg.conf ? What´s the best way to it?

Configuring NVidia Cards on Slackware

vivanguarda · 04-12-2011, 10:31 PM

My dears, Thanks a lot!!!

Nvidia-*.run won. Installed!

Admin, Solved thread, ok!

JokerBoy · 04-12-2011, 11:18 PM

good luck with updating the video driver, and good luck with multiple kernels.

wadsworth · 04-13-2011, 04:29 AM

Upgrading is simple:
Download the next driver release and run it.
Or "nvidia-installer --update"

Installing for a non-running kernel:
sh NVIDIA-Linux-###.run -K -k "kernel-version"

Other useful options:
-a (accept license)
-n (don't bother looking for precompiled interface)
--ui=none (no ncurses display)

wildwizard · 04-13-2011, 05:07 AM

My new preferred method is this

Install the Nvidia binary blob and say no to create/modify xorg.conf

Create /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-nvidia.conf

Code:

Section "Device"
    Identifier     "Device0"
    Driver         "nvidia"
    VendorName     "NVIDIA Corporation"
EndSection

Installation complete.

willysr · 04-13-2011, 09:41 AM

when i have a new system, i will let Nvidia make the xorg.conf for me and then i will modify it if it's needed.
In most cases, the generated xorg.conf by Nvidia installer works like charm

kingbeowulf · 04-13-2011, 05:51 PM

The main advantages to using SBo slackbuilds vs. running the nvidia-xxx.run script:

Slackware standard packages.
Proper removal/uninstall - the .run script doesn't restore the original mesa/X.org libraries properly.
Can switch between Nvidia and open source driver "on the fly."

A disadvantage to the slackbuilds is the lack of support for a multilib option in Slackware64, if one wants to run WINE, for example, in Slackware64.

I've used both the .run script and the packages. Which you choose will be a matter of personal preference.

BTW, the Nvidia slackbuilds on SBo has a new maintainer (me). I am planning to rejigger the scripts a bit for the next release. Send comments to the slackbuilds mailing list or find me on IRC #slackbuilds.