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DTW

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GFX issues
« on: August 25, 2006, 08:11:05 am »
First & foremost; I am new to Linux, beena  fan for a long time but operating the system is harder than fanning it.

1) I have a diagonal cutting across my PS screen from top right to bottom left & I get mouse trails filling up in the diagonal.
2) I think I am also getting that common error about indirect rendering with GL but i can't read the error because of other GFX issues.
3) My mouse & keyboard respond very slowly in the PS window. 
(modification) 4) PS game screen, upper left has a small window with useful commands (trade, challenge, stop atk, etc.) but on my screen there is also a set of... dark, rectangular active areas starting from  the middle of the left side & going up along the top of the screen.  They hav the same diagonal cutting through them and they are labelled (when I manage to get my mouse on top of them) identically to the useful commands.

OS: SuSE 10.1
MB: ASUS K8V SE Deluxe
CPU: AMD64 Athlon +3200
MEM: 1GB RAM
HD: 250GB
Video: Nvidia 600GT  (driver?  how do I find out?)

GLXINFO:
name of display: :0.0
display: :0  screen: 0
direct rendering: No
server glx vendor string: SGI
server glx version string: 1.2
server glx extensions:
    GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating,
    GLX_EXT_import_context, GLX_OML_swap_method, GLX_SGI_make_current_read,
    GLX_SGIS_multisample, GLX_SGIX_hyperpipe, GLX_SGIX_swap_barrier,
    GLX_SGIX_fbconfig
client glx vendor string: SGI
client glx version string: 1.4
client glx extensions:
    GLX_ARB_get_proc_address, GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_import_context,
    GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating, GLX_MESA_allocate_memory,
    GLX_MESA_copy_sub_buffer, GLX_MESA_swap_control,
    GLX_MESA_swap_frame_usage, GLX_OML_swap_method, GLX_OML_sync_control,
    GLX_SGI_make_current_read, GLX_SGI_swap_control, GLX_SGI_video_sync,
    GLX_SGIS_multisample, GLX_SGIX_fbconfig, GLX_SGIX_pbuffer,
    GLX_SGIX_visual_select_group, GLX_MESA_render_texture
GLX extensions:
    GLX_ARB_get_proc_address, GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_import_context,
    GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating, GLX_OML_swap_method,
    GLX_SGI_make_current_read, GLX_SGIS_multisample, GLX_SGIX_fbconfig
OpenGL vendor string: Mesa project: www.mesa3d.org
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect
OpenGL version string: 1.2 (1.5 Mesa 6.4.1)
OpenGL extensions:
    GL_ARB_depth_texture, GL_ARB_imaging, GL_ARB_multitexture,
    GL_ARB_point_parameters, GL_ARB_point_sprite, GL_ARB_shadow,
    GL_ARB_shadow_ambient, GL_ARB_texture_border_clamp,
    GL_ARB_texture_cube_map, GL_ARB_texture_env_add,
    GL_ARB_texture_env_combine, GL_ARB_texture_env_crossbar,
    GL_ARB_texture_env_dot3, GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat,
    GL_ARB_texture_rectangle, GL_ARB_transpose_matrix, GL_ARB_window_pos,
    GL_EXT_abgr, GL_EXT_bgra, GL_EXT_blend_color, GL_EXT_blend_func_separate,
    GL_EXT_blend_logic_op, GL_EXT_blend_minmax, GL_EXT_blend_subtract,
    GL_EXT_clip_volume_hint, GL_EXT_copy_texture, GL_EXT_draw_range_elements,
    GL_EXT_fog_coord, GL_EXT_multi_draw_arrays, GL_EXT_packed_pixels,
    GL_EXT_point_parameters, GL_EXT_polygon_offset, GL_EXT_rescale_normal,
    GL_EXT_secondary_color, GL_EXT_separate_specular_color,
    GL_EXT_shadow_funcs, GL_EXT_stencil_two_side, GL_EXT_stencil_wrap,
    GL_EXT_subtexture, GL_EXT_texture, GL_EXT_texture3D,
    GL_EXT_texture_edge_clamp, GL_EXT_texture_env_add,
    GL_EXT_texture_env_combine, GL_EXT_texture_env_dot3,
    GL_EXT_texture_lod_bias, GL_EXT_texture_object, GL_EXT_texture_rectangle,
    GL_EXT_vertex_array, GL_APPLE_packed_pixels, GL_ATI_texture_env_combine3,
    GL_ATI_texture_mirror_once, GL_ATIX_texture_env_combine3,
    GL_HP_occlusion_test, GL_IBM_texture_mirrored_repeat,
    GL_INGR_blend_func_separate, GL_MESA_pack_invert, GL_MESA_ycbcr_texture,
    GL_NV_blend_square, GL_NV_point_sprite, GL_NV_texgen_reflection,
    GL_NV_texture_rectangle, GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap,
    GL_SGIS_texture_border_clamp, GL_SGIS_texture_edge_clamp,
    GL_SGIS_texture_lod, GL_SGIX_depth_texture, GL_SGIX_shadow,
    GL_SGIX_shadow_ambient, GL_SUN_multi_draw_arrays

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0x23 24 tc  0 24  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  0  0 16  0  0  0  0  0  0 0 None
0x24 24 tc  0 24  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  0  0 16  8 16 16 16  0  0 0 None
0x25 24 tc  0 32  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  8  0 16  8 16 16 16 16  0 0 None
0x26 24 tc  0 32  0 r  .  .  8  8  8  8  0 16  8 16 16 16 16  0 0 None
0x27 24 dc  0 24  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  0  0 16  0  0  0  0  0  0 0 None
0x28 24 dc  0 24  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  0  0 16  8 16 16 16  0  0 0 None
0x29 24 dc  0 32  0 r  y  .  8  8  8  8  0 16  8 16 16 16 16  0 0 None
0x2a 24 dc  0 32  0 r  .  .  8  8  8  8  0 16  8 16 16 16 16  0 0 None
 
« Last Edit: August 25, 2006, 08:20:30 am by DTW »

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2006, 08:31:17 am »
Hi.

OpenGL vendor string: Mesa project: www.mesa3d.org
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect
OpenGL version string: 1.2 (1.5 Mesa 6.4.1)

Go to http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_1.0-8774.html, read  SuSE NVIDIA Installer HOWTO, then download and install drivers provided there (new version was released yesterday).
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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2006, 08:51:27 am »
"Go to http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_1.0-8774.html, read  SuSE NVIDIA Installer HOWTO, then download and install drivers provided there (new version was released yesterday)."

I did download, extracted the file to it's own folder & read but don't understand how to install.  I wandered around in YAST then tried logging in as root & using the Shell Command to "nvidia-installer: but was told I am running an X server, that I need to reboot using "init 3".  I did that, found I needed to know where the extracted folder was.  :)  I took note & went back in using init 3 & tried to use "nvidia -installer" to no avail.  Maybe I should have used "sh ./nvidia-installer" while I was there.

I am learning a lot from Linux but not used to having ask for help to interpret tech manuals with each step.   o.O

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2006, 09:01:33 am »
Errm... I hope I did not confuse You too much, I did not notice You are using 64bit CPU (and probably 64bit SuSE installation). The right link should be: http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_amd64_1.0-8774.html

Well...

I think that Howto which is mentioned there shoud be enough... If You still have troubles wait for someone who knows SuSE better than me, there are such people arund here :).
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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2006, 09:39:12 am »
Linux 2.6.16.21-0.13-default x86_64
SUSE LINUX 10.1 (X86-64)

NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-1.0-8762-pkg2.run
NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-1.0-8774-pkg2.run
I had DL the first one, now I have both & will try sh ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-1.0-8774-pkg2.run with the init 3 boot option...
tomorrow, after I get some & check here for further details  ;)
(modification) "to add the NVIDIA ftp server as additional installation source.
Now use

  YaST -> Software -> Install and Delete Software"  --  there is no such thing as "Install and Delete Software" in my YAST... that I see *praying I am not going blind; women will do that to you!*

TY for the sage advice at the right price
G'night
« Last Edit: August 25, 2006, 10:07:59 am by DTW »

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2006, 10:20:24 pm »
Quote
First & foremost; I am new to Linux, beena  fan for a long time but operating the system is harder than fanning it.

1) I have a diagonal cutting across my PS screen from top right to bottom left & I get mouse trails filling up in the diagonal.
2) I think I am also getting that common error about indirect rendering with GL but i can't read the error because of other GFX issues.
3) My mouse & keyboard respond very slowly in the PS window. 

what this guy said, i have too, and i have no clue how to fix it...
if i type 'glxinfo | grep direct'  it gives this output:
direct rendering: No
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect

what do i do with it? im pretty sure its not how it should be cause i read in other topics/posts that it should give a 'direct rendering: Yes' output..
I have a nvidia geforce 6200 turbo cache  and downloaded some driver from the nvidia site, im pretty sure that went well...

thz in advance
Skner

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2006, 12:03:26 am »
Skner the best way to get help is to hop on irc #planeshift-build channel and ask there as you dont have the opengl install correctly with your driver :(.

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2006, 07:57:20 pm »
direct rendering: No
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect

what do i do with it?

Argh... Aren't my first replies helpful ? Really ? What should I write ? ;) Do You prefer illustrated guide ? I do not always have time to make those...  :(
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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2006, 03:37:51 am »
I installed the NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-1.0-8774-pkg2.run driver but still getting
OpenGL vendor string: Mesa project: www.mesa3d.org
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect
OpenGL version string: 1.2 (1.5 Mesa 6.4.1)
and there was somehting about a 'nvidia-glx-kpm-(linux distro)' file that do not see on the nvidia website anymore.  The website has changed so it looks like I have to review & implement.  ;)

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2006, 02:32:50 pm »
Once you install the driver you still have to change xorg.conf
as root open  /etc/X11/xorg.conf

and scroll down till you see Driver   "nv"     and change "nv" to "nvidia"  then save and exit and reboot.

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2006, 05:58:50 pm »
read closely the Readme on NVidia's linux download site. they tell of some required files that you can get through whatever pakageing service you use. the Drivers will not install correctly without them...

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Re: GFX issues
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2006, 12:20:20 am »
Errm... I hope I did not confuse You too much, I did not notice You are using 64bit CPU (and probably 64bit SuSE installation). The right link should be: http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_amd64_1.0-8774.html

Well...

I think that Howto which is mentioned there shoud be enough... If You still have troubles wait for someone who knows SuSE better than me, there are such people arund here :).

I first did the thing Induane talked about, the xorg.conf, it made my framerate go up with 200 or so..after a reboot it became rather instable (rates from 200 to 3800) after that I noticed Wired_Crawler's message 'bout his first replies not being useful so i scrolled up and took a look and did the 'howtofor suse users' and it bloody works!! I even got a higher fps than Ogu has!! *evil laugh* :devil:

Thanks guys!! And sorry for noticing your post so late Wired ;)