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Hi Artificial Intelligence, The stable version 10 will not install on my system, I have tried that one first. The kernel that comes with MDK 10 does not like any of my system, I needed 2.6.3-9MDK to install. Kind Regards, Andrew

Hi, devries; Will try that tonight when I get home from work. Artificial Intelligence; Yes the driver is 6111, but I will try an older driver if "devries" sugestion does not work. One small problem is when I go and update any of my packages., ECT all I ever get is error messages saying Corrupt sig files. Is this due to being a Beta? Kind Regards, Andrew

Hi devries, never worked, but below is the installer log: **************************************** nvidia-installer log file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' creation time: Wed Sep 8 21:01:59 2004 option status: license pre-accepted : false update : false force update : false expert : false uninstall : false driver info : false no precompiled interface: false no ncurses color : false query latest driver ver : false OpenGL header files : false no questions : false silent : false X install prefix : /usr/X11R6 OpenGL install prefix : /usr Installer install prefix: /usr kernel source path : /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk kernel install path : (not specified) proc mount point : /proc ui : (not specified) tmpdir : /root/tmp ftp site : ftp://download.nvidia.com Using: nvidia-installer ncurses user interface -> License accepted. -> No precompiled kernel interface was found to match your kernel; would you li ke the installer to attempt to download a kernel interface for your kernel f rom the NVIDIA ftp site (ftp://download.nvidia.com)? (Answer: Yes) -> No matching precompiled kernel interface was found on the NVIDIA ftp site; this means that the installer will need to compile a kernel interface for your kernel. -> Using the kernel source path '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk' as specified by the '--kernel-source-path' commandline option. -> Kernel source path: '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk' -> Performing cc_version_check with CC="cc". -> Performing rivafb check. -> Performing rivafb module check. WARNING: Your kernel was configured to include rivafb support as a loadable kernel module. The rivafb driver conflicts with the NVIDIA driver; the NVIDIA kernel module will still be built and installed, but be aware that the NVIDIA driver will not be able to function properly if the rivafb module is loaded! -> Cleaning kernel module build directory. executing: 'cd ./usr/src/nv; make clean'... rm -f -f nv.o os-agp.o os-interface.o os-registry.o nv.o os-agp.o os-interfa ce.o os-registry.o nvidia.mod.o rm -f -f build-in.o nv-linux.o *.d .*.{cmd,flags} rm -f -f nvidia.{o,ko,mod.{o,c}} nv_compiler.h *~ -> Building kernel module: executing: 'cd ./usr/src/nv; make module SYSSRC=/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk S YSOUT=/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk'... Your kernel was configured to include rivafb support as a loadable kernel module. The rivafb driver conflicts with the NVIDIA driver; the NVIDIA kernel module will still be built and installed, but be aware that the NVIDIA driver will not be able to function properly if the rivafb module is loaded! *** Failed rivafb module sanity check, but continuing! *** NVIDIA: calling KBUILD... make -C /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk \ KBUILD_SRC=/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk KBUILD_VERBOSE=1 \ KBUILD_CHECK= -f /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk/Makefile modules Using /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk as source for kernel if [ -h /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk/include/asm -o -f /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16 mdk/.config ]; then \ echo " /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk is not clean, please run 'make mrproper' ";\ echo " in the '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk' directory.";\ /bin/false; \ fi; /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk is not clean, please run 'make mrproper' in the '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-16mdk' directory. make[3]: *** [prepare1] Error 1 make[2]: *** [modules] Error 2 NVIDIA: left KBUILD. nvidia.ko failed to build! make[1]: *** [module] Error 1 make: *** [module] Error 2 -> Error. ERROR: Unable to build the NVIDIA kernel module. ERROR: Installation has failed. Please see the file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' for details. You may find suggestions on fixing installation problems in the README available on the Linux driver download page at www.nvidia.com. *********************************************************** hope this helps, cheers mate, Andrew

Back, O.K. I have followed your instructions and get the following error: "ERROR: No NVIDIA driver is currently installed; the '--kernel-module-only' option can only be used to install the NVIDIA kernel module on top of an existing driver installation". Time to be teached new tricks....MOOOOOOOOOO MOOOOOOOOOOOOO Andrew

Hi devries, About the NIC, i have installed the NFORCS drivers and I have edited the /etc/modules.conf with "alias eth0 nvnet & options nvnet optimization=1 Still have to go to computer settings and select cable connection and manual install "nvnet" and auto all the rest of the questions and restart network and all works. While I was waiting for your responce I managed to install the new kernel (2.3.6-16mdk) and reinstall the NIC drivers and still the same as above. using the FAQ's on how to install the NVIDIA drivers, still get the same errors, but I am goin to try you way. Back soon, Andrew

hi again mate, I ran command: uname -a and got the following: Linux Andrew 2.6.3-9mdk #1 Mon Apr 19 11:10:02 CEST 2004 x86_64 unknown unknown GNU/Linux I don't have a clue on how to install/upgrade the kernel. After running: rpm -qa | grep -i kernel Results: kernel-2.6.3.9mdk-1-2mdk kernel-source-2.6.3-16mdk I am so lost :unsure: I have just downloaded "kernel-2.6.3.16mdk-1-1mdk.amd64.rpm". but do not have a clue what to do with it (I am like a cow with a gun, ). Kind Regards, Andrew P.S. I have to keep setting up my NIC each time I boot into MDK.

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Hi, How do you configure SSH, as I can get someone who know linux better to login and instal the NVIDIA driver. What ports should I forward on my router to allow connection? I am willing to allow you (devries) to gain access to do this I you are willing. I am going out now, need a break from this.... Kind Regards, Andrew

Hi devries, The file called "nvidia-installer.log" found in "/var/log/" had a lock on it not allowing me to open it. I had to do, once in the "/var/log/" dir run the following: "chmod +777 nvidia-installer.log" which give all access to this file, is this O.K. Is this the log you are looking for: ****************************************************************** nvidia-installer log file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' creation time: Wed Sep 8 00:14:50 2004 option status: license pre-accepted : false update : false force update : false expert : false uninstall : false driver info : false no precompiled interface: false no ncurses color : false query latest driver ver : false OpenGL header files : false no questions : false silent : false X install prefix : /usr/X11R6 OpenGL install prefix : /usr Installer install prefix: /usr kernel source path : (not specified) kernel install path : (not specified) proc mount point : /proc ui : (not specified) tmpdir : /root/tmp ftp site : ftp://download.nvidia.com Using: nvidia-installer ncurses user interface -> License accepted. -> No precompiled kernel interface was found to match your kernel; would you li ke the installer to attempt to download a kernel interface for your kernel f rom the NVIDIA ftp site (ftp://download.nvidia.com)? (Answer: Yes) -> No matching precompiled kernel interface was found on the NVIDIA ftp site; this means that the installer will need to compile a kernel interface for your kernel. -> Kernel source path: '/lib/modules/2.6.3-9mdk/build' -> Performing cc_version_check with CC="cc". -> Performing rivafb check. -> Performing rivafb module check. WARNING: Your kernel was configured to include rivafb support as a loadable kernel module. The rivafb driver conflicts with the NVIDIA driver; the NVIDIA kernel module will still be built and installed, but be aware that the NVIDIA driver will not be able to function properly if the rivafb module is loaded! -> Cleaning kernel module build directory. executing: 'cd ./usr/src/nv; make clean'... rm -f -f nv.o os-agp.o os-interface.o os-registry.o nv.o os-agp.o os-interfa ce.o os-registry.o nvidia.mod.o rm -f -f build-in.o nv-linux.o *.d .*.{cmd,flags} rm -f -f nvidia.{o,ko,mod.{o,c}} nv_compiler.h *~ -> Building kernel module: executing: 'cd ./usr/src/nv; make module SYSSRC=/lib/modules/2.6.3-9mdk/buil d SYSOUT=/lib/modules/2.6.3-9mdk/build'... Your kernel was configured to include rivafb support as a loadable kernel module. The rivafb driver conflicts with the NVIDIA driver; the NVIDIA kernel module will still be built and installed, but be aware that the NVIDIA driver will not be able to function properly if the rivafb module is loaded! *** Failed rivafb module sanity check, but continuing! *** NVIDIA: calling KBUILD... make -C /lib/modules/2.6.3-9mdk/build \ KBUILD_SRC=/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk KBUILD_VERBOSE=1 \ KBUILD_CHECK= -f /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk/Makefile modules Using /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk as source for kernel if [ -h /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk/include/asm -o -f /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9md k/.config ]; then \ echo " /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk is not clean, please run 'make mrproper'" ;\ echo " in the '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk' directory.";\ /bin/false; \ fi; /usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk is not clean, please run 'make mrproper' in the '/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-9mdk' directory. make[3]: *** [prepare1] Error 1 make[2]: *** [modules] Error 2 NVIDIA: left KBUILD. nvidia.ko failed to build! make[1]: *** [module] Error 1 make: *** [module] Error 2 -> Error. ERROR: Unable to build the NVIDIA kernel module. ERROR: Installation has failed. Please see the file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' for details. You may find suggestions on fixing installation problems in the README available on the Linux driver download page at www.nvidia.com. ****************************************************************** Kind Regards, Andrew

Hi devries, That is me using Mozilla now to post and I love this tabbed browsing :D That the NIC driver installed and conf'ed. Still having trouble with graphics drivers, but not giving up. problems are: during the install i am told "kernel config to load rivafb as a loaded kenel module" after that i get "ERROR unable to build nvidia kernel module". cheers mate, Andrew

quick note: I have downloaded the drivers from nVidias site for my graphics card called "Linux AMD64" or should it be "Linux IA64" and drivers "Linux AMD64" for my motherboard. As soon as I get my NIC working I could find out things for my self in the FAQ's and along the road learn something. :P It is a pain shutting down MDK and booting into windows each time I have a problem. I will be changing my siggy as soon as I get MDK running as it should. Kind Regards, Andrew

Me again, I have managed to sort out the problem by booting from the CD1 and updating MDK. The problem was I did not read the instruction enough and said NO to the GUI to start when MDK starts. I have printed the instruction on how to Install nVidia drivers for FaQ's and followed them. but with problems. I typed "uromi binutils" and was told that already installed. I typed "urpmi kernel-source" and it asked for CD3. Put in CD3 and nothing happened, it just sat there. timed out and asked for CD1 and then CD2 telling me I may wish to update my kernel. (could have a corrupt CD3, downloading another cpoy and try again) I typed "chmod +x (nvidia file name) then ./ (nvidia file name) and the install begins. I was told that it could not find kernel and ended. any idea what to do now. Kind regards Andrew

Hi devries, Well I have now managed to install MDK 10.0 AMD60 rc1 to my IDE drive. LILO loaded with about 5 options, onebeing windows (work great). I use the <F11> @ POST to choose boot drive. :D Some problems: I can only get into the text mode only, as far as I know I did load KDE and Gnome. How do I get them to load from the command line. (either) I have the nVidia drivers for my graphics card and motherboard. I burned them to CD/DVD but how to I get access to them from the command line and run them (I have the commands from the site to run them) (I would rather use the GUI). Kind Regards, Andrew P.S. I do appreciate all this help "devries"

Hi, The AMD64 MDK 10.0 rc1 boots with nop problems what so ever. It askes where to install so I pick my ide drive. Then it want my scsi driver from floppy. what driver are they? Kind Regards, Andrew

Cheers devries, I have put in the 40GB IDE drive and partitioned it in 2, 1 2GB Linux Swap and the other 38GB for the rest (Linux Ext 3). I do not want MDK to use any of the RAID disks (just to ignore it all together), just the 40GB IDE. I am not keen to disconnect the SATA drive to install MDK, all I want is to find away to install to IDE 0 and only use that drive. I did read from the MSI forum about someone using MDK 10 (2.6.8) and worked great with no real probs. I am just hoping that the MDK 10.1 AMD 64bit with 2.6.8xx Kernel will allow the install to the IDE 0 (40GB PATA drive) and just ignore the SATA drive in a RAID 0 configuration. Below is the problems I am having (without the IDE HDD installed, but still the same when the IDE HDD installed): I would only intall MDK onto the RAID drive after I feel comfertable with it, but until I can have a test drive and get a feel for it I will be keeping Windows on RAID drives. I would appreciate any more ideas to get MDK installed to the IDE drive. Kind Regrads, Andrew

Hi devries, I had some success last night, I read some where that kernel 2.6.8 works great with my set-up. I booted with CD1 and pressed <F2> for advanced and only saw 2 options for kernels, 2.4.x and 2.6.? (not 8), so I loaded 2.6.? and I got this blue screen asking for drivers for my SCSI device. You advice is much anticipated and appreciated, Kind Regards, Andrew P.S. I am at the moment downloading the AMD 64Bit MDK10 rc1 ISO's. With some luck these will work well.

Thanks devries, I have now installed a PATA HDD on IDE 0 but still no go. I feel that it not only the RAID, but the whole motherboard. I would like to thank all that have helped, but i will stick to windows until such a time that Mandrake supports my mobo. Take care, Andrew

Hi again, CD's are O.K. First problems: When i boot from CD1 i get all the text which is fine except if get things along the lines of: hde lost interrupt hdg max request size: 128KiB hdg lost interupt after that in the graphical section when you choose the language this is O.K, but after agreeing to the license the box Gray's out for about 10 Min's. once it shows test i get the following: i can't read the partition table for device hdg it's too corrupt for me :). i can try to go on, erasing over bad partition (ALL DATA will be lost!). the other solution is to not allow DrakX..... After that i go on to partitioning. Box shows: hde mount point: /mnt/windows device hde 1 DOS drive letter C (just a guess) size: 168GB (147%) hdg all greyed out. "size:168GB(147%)" my SATA drive are 120GB each. I feel that it can not see the RAID array and only recognises the drive as singles. help needed to get me through this Note: On the text part of install it said something about DMA on these drive. I have not enabled DMA on these drive as yet, but will if required. Also said something about control Bit on IDE and a work around... Kind Regards, Andrew

Thanks Again for all you help, I am about to burn the ISO's to CD and will start install once burning is finished. I will be back soon after I install Mandrake 10. If all goes well I will be using MDK :D Kind Regards, Andrew

Thanks all, devries; The 60GB is part of the RAID array. What problems should I look out for? Echylo, ChrisM; I will be using open office, ECT. I use them at work (Sun Microsystems) and find them really good. I am looking forward to tabbed browsing :D Artificial Intelligence; Just out of curiosity, what is on CD4? ISO's 1-3 are 67% downloaded, won't be long now. What boot loader do you recommend... Kind Regards, Andrew

Hi all, I have been using Windows for most of my computer life and I have tried Red Hat 9 once. I have decided to give Mandrake 10 i586 a dam good try. i know that there is a AMD 64-Bit one out at the moment, but as I am new to anything other that Microsoft I am not willing to but at the moment so I will try this free download. I see there is a 4th CD that comes with this but it is not available @ mandrakelinux where I am downloading the other 3. I am here to introduce my self and ask a few questions. Questions: Do i need the 4th CD? I am keeping my Windows install to play games, e-mail & MS Office and is intalled on a RAID array. I have left 60GB+ unpartitioned space for Mandrake 10. Is this O.K. Will Mandrake 10 find enough of my hardware to install and were is a good place to find the other drivers that i will require. Any other advice is much apprecated. Kind Regards, Andrew