nvidia g-force 6200, how to enable 3D
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Hi guys I bought a nvidia g-force 6200. how do I inable 3D accelaration on this card as 3D is not working. what do I have to do to get this card to work with 3D.
sempron 3100Ghz
1 GB ram
asus mobo
nvidia g-force 6200 from asus
15 LCD tft
If you have SimplyMEPS 6.5 later betas or rc
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If you're running SimplyMEPIS 6.5 (later betas or rc1), you can install the Nvidia driver by loading the Mepis X-Windows Assistant (under the MEPIS menu choice you'll see if you click on the icon that looks like a screwdriver and monitor in your task bar).
Under the Nvidia Tab in the MEPIS X-Windows Assistant, click the Nvidia new driver and give it a try. If it doesn't work, you can boot into a Live CD again and reinstall X without installing anything else to go back to the default driver.
You'll see a tab to repair X-Windows that way in the X-Windows assistant if you mess it up trying new drivers.
If you want to try the newer stuff after installing the Nvidia driver, you can select a different session type from the MEPIS login screen (you'll see a drop down list of session types).
Jim C.
I just had an onboard
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I had an onboard graphics card which 3D was not supported by linux. It was weak at 3D stuff in windows and it had no open GL stuff. I am using mepis 6.0 the cd version, which I have had sine it was out. because their is that new 3D destop thing and I thought now would be a good time to get one as I would like to play some opensource games and use goggle earth. I have disabled my on board graphics card via BIOS and inabled this news card i got.
I ain't done any thing to install any drivers. I see that in system configuration setings there is a nvida Tab but I don't know if this card is a new one or not.
New Card
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I had an onboard graphics card which 3D was not supported by linux. It was weak at 3D stuff in windows and it had no open GL stuff. I am using mepis 6.0 the cd version, which I have had sine it was out. because their is that new 3D destop thing and I thought now would be a good time to get one as I would like to play some opensource games and use goggle earth. I have disabled my on board graphics card via BIOS and inabled this news card i got.I ain't done any thing to install any drivers. I see that in system configuration setings there is a nvida Tab but I don't know if this card is a new one or not.
I would try the reinstall xwindows to avoid problems with your old setup files messing things up. Then pick the new Nvidia driver when installing through Mepis , you shouldnt need legacy with that card its relatively new.
jim
My guess is yes
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I've got a 128MB Nvidia GeForce FX5200 and it runs with the Nvidia New choice in either 6.0 Final or 6.5 betas and rc1.
So, I'd think that your model would also use the Nvidia new driver choice. The tab to install and use it is just in different places, depending on the version of SimplyMEPIS you're running (and the version of the driver will vary also).
If it breaks, just reinstall X again from a Live CD to fix it.
Jim C.
ok I get the Live CD thing
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ok I get the Live CD thing with reinstall xwindows. I will try that in a mo guys
Have the same card it works
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Have the same card it works just fine with the new NVidia offical drivers.
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where can I get the NVidia
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where can I get the NVidia official drivers. I have tried the Nvida (new) tab under mepis utilities, it gave me black screen wile booting up so I used the live CD and reinstalled xwindows, it's now fine but i don't have any 3D acceleration.
may be this guys has the
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may be this guys has the same problem as me
NVidia
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where can I get the NVidia official drivers. I have tried the Nvida (new) tab under mepis utilities, it gave me black screen wile booting up so I used the live CD and reinstalled xwindows, it's now fine but i don't have any 3D acceleration.
Check with synaptic and see if nvidia-glx is installed, if not install it. Then as root edit xorg.conf back to nvidia it will say nv driver in card 0 setup script.
jim
yes it is installed NVIDIA
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yes it is installed
NVIDIA binary XFree86 4.x/X.Org driver
that is.
here is my /ect/x11/config
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "XFree86 Configured"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
#Screen 0 "ATIScreen" 0 0
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
InputDevice "PS/2 Mouse" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "USB Mouse" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "Touchpad" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "Stylus" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "Eraser" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "Cursor" "CorePointer"
#InputDevice "Serial Mouse" "CorePointer"
EndSection
Section "ServerFlags"
Option "AllowMouseOpenFail" "true"
EndSection
Section "Files"
# Xorg 7.0 font paths
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/util"
# Legacy font paths
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/util"
# Other font paths
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/java"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/arphic"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/freefont"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/kochi"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/latex-xft-fonts"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/openoffice"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/truetype/ttf-bitstream-vera"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/type1/gsfonts"
FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType"
FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/CID"
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "GLcore"
Load "bitmap"
Load "dbe"
Load "ddc"
Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "freetype"
Load "glx"
Load "int10"
Load "record"
Load "type1"
Load "v4l"
Load "vbe"
Load "synaptics"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "keyboard"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
Option "XKbOptions" ""
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Serial Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "Microsoft"
Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "false"
Option "Emulate3Timeout" "70"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Touchpad"
Driver "synaptics"
Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
Option "Protocol" "auto-dev"
Option "LeftEdge" "1700"
Option "RightEdge" "5300"
Option "TopEdge" "1700"
Option "BottomEdge" "4200"
Option "FingerLow" "25"
Option "FingerHigh" "30"
Option "MaxTapTime" "180"
Option "MaxTapMove" "220"
Option "VertScrollDelta" "100"
Option "MinSpeed" "0.06"
Option "MaxSpeed" "0.12"
Option "AccelFactor" "0.0010"
Option "SHMConfig" "on"
Option "Repeater" "/dev/input/mice"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "PS/2 Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "false"
Option "Emulate3Timeout" "70"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Buttons" "5"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "USB Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Buttons" "5"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Stylus"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Mode" "Absolute"
Option "Type" "stylus"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Endsection
# Settings for wacom eraser
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Eraser"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Mode" "Absolute"
Option "Type" "eraser"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Endsection
# Settings for wacom cursor (mouse)
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Cursor"
Driver "wacom"
Option "Mode" "Absolute"
Option "Type" "cursor"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Endsection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "unknown"
ModelName "unknown"
#Option "DPMS" "true"
HorizSync 30.0 - 82.0 # Warning: This may fry old Monitors
VertRefresh 50.0 - 70.0 # Very conservative. May flicker.
Modeline "640x480" 25.175 640 664 760 800 480 491 493 525 #60Hz
Modeline "800x600" 40.12 800 848 968 1056 600 601 605 628 #60Hz
Modeline "1024x768" 75 1024 1048 1184 1328 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync
Modeline "1024x768" 85 1024 1056 1152 1360 768 784 787 823
ModeLine "1152x864" 65 1152 1168 1384 1480 864 865 875 985 Interlace
Modeline "1152x864" 92 1152 1208 1368 1474 864 865 875 895
Modeline "1152x864" 110 1152 1240 1324 1552 864 864 876 908
Modeline "1152x864" 135 1152 1464 1592 1776 864 864 876 908
Modeline "1152x864" 137.65 1152 1184 1312 1536 864 866 885 902 -HSync -VSync
Modeline "1280x768" 80.14 1280 1344 1480 1680 768 769 772 795
ModeLine "1280x800" 80.58 1280 1344 1480 1680 800 801 804 827 -HSync -VSync
Modeline "1280x1024" 80 1280 1296 1512 1568 1024 1025 1037 1165 Interlace
Modeline "1280x1024" 110 1280 1328 1512 1712 1024 1025 1028 1054
Modeline "1280x1024" 126.5 1280 1312 1472 1696 1024 1032 1040 1068 -HSync -VSync
Modeline "1280x1024" 135 1280 1312 1456 1712 1024 1027 1030 1064
Modeline "1280x1024" 135 1280 1312 1416 1664 1024 1027 1030 1064
Modeline "1280x1024" 157.5 1280 1344 1504 1728 1024 1025 1028 1072 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1280x1024" 181.75 1280 1312 1440 1696 1024 1031 1046 1072 -HSync -VSync
Modeline "1440x900" 106.47 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 901 904 932 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1400x1050" 129 1400 1464 1656 1960 1050 1051 1054 1100 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1600x1200" 162 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1600x1200" 189 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 -HSync -VSync
Modeline "1600x1200" 202.5 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1600x1200" 220 1600 1616 1808 2080 1200 1204 1207 1244 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1680x1050" 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054 1087
ModeLine "1800x1440" 230 1800 1896 2088 2392 1440 1441 1444 1490 +HSync +VSync
ModeLine "1800x1440" 250 1800 1896 2088 2392 1440 1441 1444 1490 +HSync +VSync
Modeline "1920x1200" 230 1920 1936 2096 2528 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "ATIMonitor"
VendorName "unknown"
ModelName "unknown"
#Option "DPMS" "true"
HorizSync 30.0 - 82.0 # Warning: This may fry old Monitors
VertRefresh 50.0 - 70.0 # Very conservative. May flicker.
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "vesa"
BoardName "unknown"
#BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
#Option "sw_cursor" # needed for some ati cards
#Option "hw_cursor"
#Option "NoAccel"
#Option "ShowCache"
#Option "ShadowFB"
#Option "UseFBDev"
#Option "Rotate"
#Option "NoUseBios" # needed for some Savage cards
Option "UseInternalAGPGART" "no"
# nvidia special options, use with care
Option "CursorShadow" "1"
Option "CursorShadowAlpha" "63"
Option "CursorShadowYOffset" "2"
Option "CursorShadowXOffset" "4"
Option "FlatPanelProperties" "Scaling = native"
Option "NoLogo" "false"
Option "IgnoreEdid" "true" # needs to be true for some nvidia cards
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultColorDepth 16
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 32
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
# Only the official NVIDIA driver supports twinview
# these setting are an example
Option "TwinView" "false"
Option "SecondMonitorVendorName" "unknown"
Option "SecondMonitorModelName" "unknown"
Option "SecondMonitorHorizSync" "30-82"
Option "SecondMonitorVertRefresh" "50-70"
Option "MetaModes" "1024x768, 1024x768"
Option "TwinViewOrientation" "RightOf"
Option "ConnectedMonitor" "dfp,dfp"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "ATIScreen"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "ATIMonitor"
DefaultColorDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection
what do I change here.
NVidia
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If it doesnt say specifically nvidia-glx you dont have it installed. Open a konsole su root and run
apt-get install nvidia-glx
and let me know what it says.
jim
I have found out that the
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I have found out that the new mepis 6.5 RC1, works with my 3D card. I dont think this card works with 6.0
Yes, your 6200 works in 6.0.
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I have found out that the new mepis 6.5 RC1, works with my 3D card. I dont think this card works with 6.0
Yes, it does. But you need the nvida driver for it. And that means you need to enable the nvidia driver in the Mepis Utilities - which will take care of installing the proper nvidia-glx package. Provided you are online.
But it IS easier in 6.5 RC1 - that's true.
Regards, Ko
Ko Bros
me gona wate for mepis 6.5 t
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me gona wate for mepis 6.5 t be come final. and where is kaffeine in mepis 6.5 rc1.
Kaffeine
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me gona wate for mepis 6.5 t be come final. and where is kaffeine in mepis 6.5 rc1.
Kaffeine is not included in Mepis64 6.5 RC1. Probably not in Mepis32 either. I have not installed Mepis32 6.5 RC1, so I'm guessing.
Regards, Ko
Ko Bros
Your problem may be in the config:
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Section "Module"
Load "GLcore"
Load "bitmap"
Load "dbe"
Load "ddc"
Load "dri"
You should remove (or comment out) the "dri" line.
Then:
Section "Device"
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "vesa"
BoardName "unknown"
You need to change the Driver from "vesa" to "nvidia".
Not in 32 either, but
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Not in 32 either, but apt-get drops it in there (along with gxine and "the forbidden libraries") in about 2 minutes.
My occupation?
Well, computer geek-stuff, mostly. I could tell you all about it; but, then I would have to delete you.
Has the mouse has changed in
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Has the mouse has changed in mepis 3.5. it now has a white line around the mouse which makes it more visable, is this just in mepis or is it the same in other distros, does PClinuxOS have this new mouse. I use to hate the old small black mouse now it has changed I like it very much.
It's the same mouse cursor
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It's the same mouse cursor that I'm used to across all the MEPIS releases, but that's a mouse cursor theme that you can change at will:
K Menu --> Settings --> Peripherals --> Mouse --> [Cursor Theme]
My occupation?
Well, computer geek-stuff, mostly. I could tell you all about it; but, then I would have to delete you.
nvidia g-force 6200, how to inable 3D
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You have piqued my curiosity with this post and im wondering what you've done to install the Nvidia drivers and what the previous video card was. Also what flavor of Mepis are we playing with? Usually its a snap to install video in Mepis too, and i be knowin you aint brand new to Mepis.
jim