Geeforce 3 T200 configuration

September 29, 2003

Hi, I wanna know how I can enable 3D acceleration for my Geeforce 3.

I have downloaded and installed the new NVIDIA driver, configured XF86Config-4 to load nvidia driver... and now??? Are there other options or configurations that I must do???? The antialiasing???

I have run the "glxgears" to see the FPS and it wrote:

1744 frames in 5.0 seconds = 348.800 FPS

1891 frames in 5.0 seconds = 378.200 FPS

1883 frames in 5.0 seconds = 376.600 FPS

1879 frames in 5.0 seconds = 375.800 FPS

1877 frames in 5.0 seconds = 375.400 FPS

1882 frames in 5.0 seconds = 376.400 FPS

1883 frames in 5.0 seconds = 376.600 FPS

1862 frames in 5.0 seconds = 372.400 FPS

1875 frames in 5.0 seconds = 375.000 FPS

It seems a bit slow.... What can I do to make my performance better???

Someone tell me about a script called nv_check.sh which see if the library are correctly installed. Where I can find???

Thanks

Nikki

AMD Athlon Thinderbird 1 Ghz

RAM 372 MB

Geeforce 3 T200

SB Live! 5.1

Ixthusdan · September 29, 2003

Something's wrong!

7125 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1425.000 FPS

6823 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1364.600 FPS

7593 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1518.600 FPS

7594 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1518.800 FPS

7591 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1518.200 FPS

7592 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1518.400 FPS

7590 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1518.000 FPS

5976 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1195.200 FPS

5606 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1121.200 FPS

9920 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1984.000 FPS

11869 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2373.800 FPS

11870 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2374.000 FPS

11855 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2371.000 FPS

10964 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2192.800 FPS

Mine is a gf2 gts.

Just to be sure, could you post the module section of the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file? Also your card section.

September 29, 2003

This is my XF86Config-4 File

# File generated by XFdrake.

# **********************************************************************

# Refer to the XF86Config man page for details about the format of

# this file.

# **********************************************************************

Section "Files"

RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"

# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)

# By default, Mandrake 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of

# the X server to render fonts.

FontPath "unix/:-1"

EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"

#DontZap # disable <Crtl><Alt><BS> (server abort)

#DontZoom # disable <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> (resolution switching)

AllowMouseOpenFail # allows the server to start up even if the mouse doesn't work

EndSection

Section "Module"

# Load "dbe" # Double-Buffering Extension

Load "v4l" # Video for Linux

Load "extmod"

Load "type1"

Load "freetype"

Load "glx" # 3D layer

EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

Identifier "Keyboard1"

Driver "Keyboard"

Option "AutoRepeat" "250 30"

Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"

Option "XkbModel" "pc105"

Option "XkbLayout" "it"

Option "XkbCompat" ""

Option "XkbOptions" ""

EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

Identifier "Mouse1"

Driver "mouse"

Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"

Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"

Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"

EndSection

Section "Monitor"

Identifier "monitor1"

VendorName "Plug'n Play"

ModelName "Philips 105S(15inch/CM2300)"

HorizSync 30-60

VertRefresh 50-120

# Sony Vaio C1(X,XS,VE,VN)?

# 1024x480 @ 85.6 Hz, 48 kHz hsync

ModeLine "1024x480" 65.00 1024 1032 1176 1344 480 488 494 563 -hsync -vsync

# TV fullscreen mode or DVD fullscreen output.

# 768x576 @ 79 Hz, 50 kHz hsync

ModeLine "768x576" 50.00 768 832 846 1000 576 590 595 630

# 768x576 @ 100 Hz, 61.6 kHz hsync

ModeLine "768x576" 63.07 768 800 960 1024 576 578 590 616

# XMame modeline

Modeline "512x384" 25.00 512 516 580 632 384 385 388 400

Modeline "320x240" 16.75 320 324 372 388 240 244 246 254 doublescan

EndSection

Section "Device"

#Option "TwinView"

#Option "SecondMonitorHorizSync" "30-50"

#Option "SecondMonitorVertRefresh" "60"

#Option "TwinViewOrientation" "Clone"

#Option "MetaModes" "1024x768, 1024x768; 800x600, 800x600"

#Option "ConnectedMonitor" "crt,tv"

#Option "IgnoreEDID" "true"

Identifier "device1"

VendorName "nVidia Corporation"

BoardName "NVIDIA GeForce3 (generic)"

Driver "nvidia"

Option "DPMS"

Option "NvAgp" "3"

EndSection

Section "Screen"

Identifier "screen1"

Device "device1"

Monitor "monitor1"

DefaultColorDepth 24

# Option "TVStandard" "PAL-G"

# Option "TVOutFormat" "COMPOSITE"

Subsection "Display"

Depth 8

Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" "320x240" "512x384"

EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"

Depth 15

Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" "320x240" "512x384"

EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"

Depth 16

Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" "320x240" "512x384"

EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"

Depth 24

Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" "320x240" "512x384"

EndSubsection

EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"

Identifier "layout1"

InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"

InputDevice "Mouse1" "CorePointer"

Screen "screen1"

EndSection

pmpatrick · September 29, 2003

Here's my Module section:

Section "Module"

Load "dbe" # Double-Buffering Extension

Load "v4l" # Video for Linux

Load "extmod"

Load "type1"

Load "freetype"

Load "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libglx.so"

I have an FX 5200. I'm failrly certain the "Load dbe" line should not be commented out. Also, check my path to libglx.so on your box. If it's there, try making the path explicit. I think "glx"is a link to it but sometimes the driver install program screws this up.

Ixthusdan · September 29, 2003

Yes, put the explicit path in, and check to make sure that there is a symlink in that spot pointing to the current Nvidia glx. The below is what is in that location on my box. lib.file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libdbe.a

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libdri.a

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libextmod.a

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libglx.so

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libglx.so.1.0.4496

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/librecord.a

file:/usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libxtrap.a

bvc · September 30, 2003

Something IS wrong! :shock: lx, what's with you and cybrjackles fps's? A GF2 doesn't get that high. Either the vast majority of us have been cheated for a long time, you and cybrjackle have a secret hack :lol: , or you and cybrjackle have something wacked out :? GF4's only get from 700 to 800, though my GF4 MX440SE is at 500 and something isn't rt, but I don't care because I do not play games in linux...I'm mean really?....what's the point?(NO, I'm not really asking :wink: ) The highest my GF2 MX200 has ever got was around 750 back when we were at club-nihil and GF4 owners were ticked that is all they would get. Don't say the drivers have improved that much either because I had the GF2 up until a mth ago, and it only got 500fps. Obviously with the vast range of readings ONE can get between distro/driver and even install-uninstall-reinstalling the same exact driver the exact same way and getting totally diff readings, something is wrong...BIG TIME.....but what? If the game plays...play. If not, don't :P ....that's what I say :lol:

nikki6x, all the 'Options' and explainations are in the README. If you have a question about any of them specifically...I'm sure the gamers can help you there. If glxgears works....you have 3D.

[EDIT]Big diff btween a gf4 ti4200 and a gf4 mx....I think tyme's on to something below with the mention of motherboards.

tyme · September 30, 2003

hey bvc....output from my geforce4 ti4200:

12905 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2581.000 FPS

20902 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4180.400 FPS

16200 frames in 5.0 seconds = 3240.000 FPS

15749 frames in 5.0 seconds = 3149.800 FPS

16434 frames in 5.0 seconds = 3286.800 FPS

15210 frames in 5.0 seconds = 3042.000 FPS

during the first run i was moving my mouse around and playing with windows, the rest of them i wasn't doing anything (except the last one i just moved my mouse around a bit).

looking at the xf86config-4 file you've posted nikki6x, i don't see anything wrong...what motherboard do you have?

bvc · September 30, 2003

You, you, crazies :cheeky:

Big diff btween a gf4 ti4200 and a gf4 mx, though the insane diff still isn't justified. All anyone has to do is Search, not only this forum but others as well, for fps>then read. No sense can be made of it, and quite frankly, there should be no attempt to. To imply that a gf4 anything can run 4180.400 FPS means that a game that is great at 300fps, when you play it is doing 2300, and that's just not happening....is it? :P

The mention of a motherboard is interesting and may very well be part of the prob. My NEW Abit KD7 KT400 is suppose to detect an 8xAGP card and allow it in the bios.....it does not...still at 4x. Not to mention the limitations/compat issues of agp in linux. :roll:

Steve Scrimpshire · September 30, 2003

...though my GF4 MX440SE is at 500 and something isn't rt, but I don't care because I do not play games in linux...

My BFG GeForce4:

# glxgears

9788 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1957.600 FPS

10710 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2142.000 FPS

10786 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2157.200 FPS

10805 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2161.000 FPS

10799 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2159.800 FPS

10792 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2158.400 FPS

10804 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2160.800 FPS

10819 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2163.800 FPS

10786 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2157.200 FPS

10715 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2143.000 FPS

10810 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2162.000 FPS

10804 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2160.800 FPS

Asus A7V600 and I'm using 4x agp.

bvc · September 30, 2003

gf4 what? :roll:

Steve Scrimpshire · September 30, 2003

BFG Asylum GeForce4 MX440 4xAGP 64MB DDR, MD, Ph.D., LSMFT

Ixthusdan · September 30, 2003

In linux I don't even have the ram/chip over-clocked! :lol: Actually, the gts responded better by overclocking the ram and not the chip. In windex, I run the chip at 200MHz and the ram at 380MHz. The default is 200/350, I think. It could be that the card is very well broken in, and puuuurrrrssss!:wink:

Many tweaks on vid cards start in the bios. I set-up this card a while back, so I don't remember all the settings, but you can find them at various sights.

The numbers I posted were window on top with mouse, window in motion, and finally window hidden. So the top numbers are more my gaming experience.

tyme · September 30, 2003

I think the thing w/the glxgears read outs is different than an actual game. there's so much more to a game then what glxgears does. my fps in americas army definitely does not reach what glxgears reports :)

DragonMage · September 30, 2003

if you cover the glxgears window with something else, the framerate will jump very very high.. up to 8x sometimes. It also depends on the resolution and the size of the glxgears windows.

Anyway.. this is a comparison GF2MX, Duron 750, 256 MB memory, 1024*768*32bit color, default glxgears window, everything shown.

3200 frames in 5.0 seconds = 640.000 FPS

3358 frames in 5.0 seconds = 671.600 FPS

3454 frames in 5.0 seconds = 690.800 FPS

3478 frames in 5.0 seconds = 695.600 FPS

3441 frames in 5.0 seconds = 688.200 FPS

3426 frames in 5.0 seconds = 685.200 FPS

3425 frames in 5.0 seconds = 685.000 FPS

Steve Scrimpshire · September 30, 2003

BOT: nikki, are you running glxgears with a maximized window? If I run it with a maximized window, I get:

$ glxgears

1628 frames in 5.0 seconds = 325.600 FPS

1630 frames in 5.0 seconds = 326.000 FPS

1624 frames in 5.0 seconds = 324.800 FPS

as opposed to my default-window-size readings above.

Geeforce 3 T200 configuration

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