nVidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M driver for Slackware 14.1
Here are the links to download the correct nVidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M graphics driver for Slackware 14.1.
64-bit Driver for nVidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M version 304.108 32-bit Driver for nVidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M version 304.108 License For Customer Use of NVIDIA Software The driver search on the nVidia site does not find the correct driver. You must have version 304.108 for Slackware 14.1. As usual, you can add an option to "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" to disable the nVidia logo screen at start-up. Code:
Section "Device" I have done minimal testing on the driver. It installs and appears to work with KDE so far. If I run into any specific problems I will add them to this post. |
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I haven't followed the goings on with nVidia for several years. About the time you posted this I started messing with a desktop from 2009 that has an integrated 6150SE so your post is timely. Is it a "known problem" that the kernel used in Slackware 14.1 needs 304.108 for these older nVidia systems. How did you know that the 304.108 driver was needed? TIA for explaining just a little more. |
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I found a reference to the 304.108 driver here. Dan Brough's blog - Geek Stuff - Nvidia 304.88 legacy drivers on linux 3.10 There are numerous references to nVidia driver patches for different chips and driver versions, so sorting through them for a specific combination of hardware and software can be daunting. It is important to know the exact nVidia card and chip, the Linux kernel version and the version of X Server software Be careful choosing nVidia drivers, because the version numbering for each card and chip is completely separate. Version 304.88 for one chip may not have similar features or fixes as 304.88 for a different chip. Read the release notes and other files that come with the drivers to make sure that they are compatible with your particular chip. Newer nVidia drivers often drop support for older chips. If you do find other drivers that work, it will be helpful if you post the identification of the chip or card in your hardware as shown by the "lspci" command. Also, post the Linux kernel version shown by "uname -a". If you are using Slackware 14.1 then the kernel version will probably be 3.10.17. |
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Thanks for explaining this. Another user in the Salix forum also reported a build failure with the 304.88 driver using the same kernel as Slackware 14.1. They had success with 304.108 using your link I sent them. Their hardware ... Code:
VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2) |
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It's an ancient thread, but are there notes about 340.88 or 340.108 nvidia driver and Slack current used ( Linux/x86 3.14.29 Kernel Configuration )at the moment?
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the latest version for 304.xx is 304.125 and it works great in Slackware 14.1 or current
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Good Morning, my dear!
It's a very important information. Unfortunately, nvidia site indicates another driver and it's not functional! Thanks a lot! |
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Willysr and Didier Spaier , thanks a lot. I got it!
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I have an nVidia GeForce 7900 GS which appears to be supported in these -108 and -125 drivers. (Older Dell XPS-410 currently running Win7pro.)
I just purchased Slackware 14.1 CD's (32-bit) and the DVD (64-bit). The README's on these drivers say that they include both 32 and 64-bit drivers. I am wondering if anyone has had success with the 64-bit drivers in the -108 or -125 files with Slack 14.1. I'm not a complete Slack newbie, but used it for a few years 2001-2004. The last thing I see here is the mention of the 'latest' driver, the 304.125. I have downloaded it and am hoping it will work as advertised in Slack 14.1, now that I'm going to nuke the Win7 installation. Any updates or comments would be greatly appreciated. jrc |
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