NVidia problem, nv_check error
Hi, im running Mandrake 9.1 and have a GeForce4 MX440 64MB. I downloaded and installed driver 4363. I modprob nvidia and everything seems to be ok, most 3d games work ok but there are some things that bothers me.
OK, here is what I've got: [root@carmiol downloads]# glxinfo | grep direct direct rendering: Yes [root@carmiol downloads]# glxgears 2133 frames in 5.0 seconds = 426.600 FPS 2248 frames in 5.0 seconds = 449.600 FPS 2252 frames in 5.0 seconds = 450.400 FPS 2292 frames in 5.0 seconds = 458.400 FPS 2466 frames in 5.0 seconds = 493.200 FPS 2414 frames in 5.0 seconds = 482.800 FPS 2420 frames in 5.0 seconds = 484.000 FPS 2209 frames in 5.0 seconds = 441.800 FPS 2382 frames in 5.0 seconds = 476.400 FPS 2451 frames in 5.0 seconds = 490.200 FPS 2435 frames in 5.0 seconds = 487.000 FPS 2373 frames in 5.0 seconds = 474.600 FPS 2382 frames in 5.0 seconds = 476.400 FPS 2396 frames in 5.0 seconds = 479.200 FPS 2446 frames in 5.0 seconds = 489.200 FPS 2462 frames in 5.0 seconds = 492.400 FPS 2343 frames in 5.0 seconds = 468.600 FPS X connection to :0.0 broken (explicit kill or server shutdown). [root@carmiol downloads]# As you can see I never break the 500FPS mark, and I have seen people who gets up to 7000FPS. Im running on 1024x768x16. nv_check didn't gave any errors so I don't know anything else that might work, any ideas??? |
If your games are working, and your display looks acceptible, I don't think you have any problems...
You are using direct rendering, you could try different AGP modules (check the readme for AGPGart and NVAGP) to see if one works better with your chipset. Really though, this appears to be a "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" situation. My 2 cents... Cool |
oops
First of all thanks for the really hasty reply (couple of minutes actually).
Now, I forgot to say that when I run some other games it runnes a tiny bit slow, even if I use 640x480x16. Finally, how do I add or use a AGPGart or NVAGP module? |
http://gatos.sourceforge.net/linuxvideo/dri-debug.html
Not really pertaining to the Nvidia cards specifically, but the general info there is good to know... As for how to choose, it's in the README: Quote:
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Other ways to speed up your system:
* Use a lighter window manager * increase your RAM and CPU * Run apps at a higher "nice" value, games at a lower "nice" value to allow more resources to be devoted to your games * Kill processes (or end them) that you don't need/use. * Shutdown servers that you don't use/need or are temporarily not in need of (ssh) Also, try other drivers. You might find that an older (not too old since you are running a G4) driver just works better for some reason... Cool |
Just browsing over the README, you might also wanna look at your cards capabilities so you know at least what to work on:
cat /proc/driver/nvidia And choose each option in there and read about it. Your card probably has more abilities than you are using right now, you just have to figure out which ones it has first ;) Just plug through that README, there is certainly more info than one can/should swallow in one day in there. Cool |
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