Nvidia Driver works with MX 200 but not FX 5500

		LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Hardware
Nvidia Driver works with MX 200 but not FX 5500

Linux - Hardware This forum is for Hardware issues.
Having trouble installing a piece of hardware? Want to know if that peripheral is compatible with Linux?

Notices

Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.

You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!

Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.

Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto | Site FAQ | Sitemap | Register Now

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.

Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.

Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.

Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.

Search this Thread

02-14-2005, 08:44 AM	#1
camlinux Member Registered: Feb 2003 Location: north dakota Distribution: Gentoo, Debian Posts: 90 Rep:	Nvidia Driver works with MX 200 but not FX 5500 I have two Nvidia Cards, one is a Geforce 2 MX200 the other is a Geforce FX 5500 both AGP. I've installed the Nvidia Module in Gentoo using portage, and Nvidia's own installation script. I'm currently using the modules provided by portage, but the same error occured in both instances. My problem is that I can get the nvidia drivers to work with the MX200 card, but for some reason I can't get X to start with the 5500. I get an error in my Xorg.conf log (EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA graphics device! I can get the 5500 working with both nv and vesa drivers, and I've had it working with Windows XP with nvidia provided drivers. Any reason why one Nvidia card would work with the nvidia drivers but another card would not?

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is Off HTML code is Off Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
nvidia driver fails on 3d but works on 2d	samac	Slackware	9	02-17-2005 05:58 AM
Nvidia Driver problem with FX 5500 Gentoo	camlinux	Linux - Hardware	1	02-02-2005 09:10 PM
Nvidia Driver - Works as Root	troubledman	Linux - Hardware	3	03-18-2004 06:27 PM
Nvidia Geforce 3 Ti-200 Driver Installation	YasoKuhl	Linux - Hardware	1	10-01-2003 06:56 AM
nVidia driver works!	MBtronics	LinuxQuestions.org Member Success Stories	1	07-13-2003 02:29 PM

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 AM.

Main Menu

(Con't)

My LQ

Write for LQ

LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.

Main Menu

Syndicate

Latest Threads

LQ News

Twitter: @linuxquestions