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xorg-x11-drv-nvidia provides the common files for the nVidia driver. Its subpackage, xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs, provides the binary files and libraries which enable 3D acceleration. Together, these packages work with the nVidia kernel module to form the nvidia driver. xorg-x11-drv-nvidia is the package which provides the common files required by the nVidia driver. Its subpackage, xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs, provides the binary libraries used by the driver.

== Installation Instructions ==
{{{
yum install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia
}}}
=== x86_64 users ===
If you are running x86_64 and want to have 3D acceleration with 32bit applications, you'll need to install the 32bit version of xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs:
{{{
yum install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs.i386
}}}

== Configuration ==
=== After initial driver installation or upon driver upgrades ===
The nVidia driver will be activated after a login / logout cycle, however it is highly recommended that you reboot immediately after initially installing or updating the nVidia drivers. Please note that you '''do not''' need to run ''nvidia-xconfig'' or ''nvidia-settings'' to configure your system's xorg.conf after driver installation. xorg.conf and any other applicable files will be edited for you.

=== Adjusting driver settings ===
Run '''livna-config-display''' via the system menu or command line.

== Common Problems ==
=== Scrolling in Firefox is slow (no 3D) ===
This often happens when you use nvidia-settings or nvidia-xconfig to configure your xorg.conf without letting livna-config-display do it's autoconfiguration first. To fix this, run these two commands:
{{{
nvidia-config-display disable
nvidia-config-display enable
}}}
=== Yum gives me a dependency errors about kmods and won't let me update. ===
This happens when a new kernel has been released and a matching kmod from RPM Fusion hasn't synced across all the mirrors, or vice-versa. Try giving it a few hours and if the problems persist, you can also try refreshing yum's cache:
{{{
yum clean metadata
}}}
If after this you still experience problems, please report a bug.

== FAQ ==
=== Why should I use this package rather than the ones from nvidia.com? ===
The packages from [[http://www.nvidia.com|nvidia.com]] have been known to replace libGL, which isn't a problem until you decide to use another X driver or uninstall the nvidia driver. The RPM Fusion packages will ''never'' overwrite files like this. As well, the drivers packaged at RPM Fusion will make your life a bit easier by letting you grab new kmods through '''Yum''' or the '''Software Update''' tool. A few extra utilities, to ensure that the drivers 'just work' with minimal user interaction (the initscripts, livna-config-display), are also included.
=== How come my xorg.conf is always getting edited for me ? ===
This is a known problem, it will be fixed with the introduction of rpmfusion-config-display. In the mean time, if you'd really like to stop the drivers from making changes to your xorg.conf, run the livna-config-display GUI interface and you'll find a checkbutton to disable editing. Alternatively, you can run this command in a terminal:
{{{
livna-config-display --active off
}}}

=== How can I tell if I am actually running the RPM Fusion packaged nVidia driver ? ===
 * Be sure you are using the 'nvidia' Xorg driver and that the kernel module is loaded:
{{{
cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf | grep Driver
lsmod | grep nvidia
}}}
You should see something similar to this (numbers will vary):
{{{
Driver "nvidia"
nvidia 3923388 14
}}}
 * Check if OpenGL 3D acceleration is working:
{{{
glxinfo | grep direct
}}}
You should see:
{{{
direct rendering: Yes
}}}
 * Check using glxgears:
{{{
glxgears
}}}
A small window will open up showing a rotating cogs animation. Meanwhile, after every 5 seconds, the program displays the number of frames per second, for example:
{{{
6171 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1234.026 FPS
6085 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1216.950 FPS
6151 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1230.076 FPS
<ctrl+c>
}}}
If the animation is choppy or if FPS values are less than 800 FPS, 3D rendering is possibly being done in software. Please remember that glxgears ''is not a benchmark'', and should not be used to evaluate GPU performance.

== Reporting bugs ==
If you think you've found a problem and would like to report it, include the following information along with the description of the bug:
 * Attach your /var/log/Xorg.0.log file
 * Attach your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, if it exists
 * Run {{{dmesg > ~/dmesg.txt}}} and attach the "dmesg.txt" found in your home folder

Contents

  1. What is xorg-x11-drv-nvidia?
  2. Installation Instructions
    1. x86_64 users
  3. Configuration
    1. After initial driver installation or upon driver upgrades
    2. Adjusting driver settings
  4. Common Problems
    1. Scrolling in Firefox is slow (no 3D)
    2. Yum gives me a dependency errors about kmods and won't let me update.
  5. FAQ
    1. Why should I use this package rather than the ones from nvidia.com?
    2. How come my xorg.conf is always getting edited for me ?
    3. How can I tell if I am actually running the RPM Fusion packaged nVidia driver ?
  6. Reporting bugs

What is xorg-x11-drv-nvidia?

xorg-x11-drv-nvidia is the package which provides the common files required by the nVidia driver. Its subpackage, xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs, provides the binary libraries used by the driver.

Installation Instructions

yum install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia

x86_64 users

If you are running x86_64 and want to have 3D acceleration with 32bit applications, you'll need to install the 32bit version of xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs: 

yum install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs.i386

Configuration

After initial driver installation or upon driver upgrades

The nVidia driver will be activated after a login / logout cycle, however it is highly recommended that you reboot immediately after initially installing or updating the nVidia drivers. Please note that you do not need to run nvidia-xconfig or nvidia-settings to configure your system's xorg.conf after driver installation. xorg.conf and any other applicable files will be edited for you.

Adjusting driver settings

Run livna-config-display via the system menu or command line.

Common Problems

Scrolling in Firefox is slow (no 3D)

This often happens when you use nvidia-settings or nvidia-xconfig to configure your xorg.conf without letting livna-config-display do it's autoconfiguration first. To fix this, run these two commands: 

nvidia-config-display disable
nvidia-config-display enable

Yum gives me a dependency errors about kmods and won't let me update.

This happens when a new kernel has been released and a matching kmod from RPM Fusion hasn't synced across all the mirrors, or vice-versa. Try giving it a few hours and if the problems persist, you can also try refreshing yum's cache: 

yum clean metadata

If after this you still experience problems, please report a bug.

FAQ

Why should I use this package rather than the ones from nvidia.com?

The packages from nvidia.com have been known to replace libGL, which isn't a problem until you decide to use another X driver or uninstall the nvidia driver. The RPM Fusion packages will never overwrite files like this. As well, the drivers packaged at RPM Fusion will make your life a bit easier by letting you grab new kmods through Yum or the Software Update tool. A few extra utilities, to ensure that the drivers 'just work' with minimal user interaction (the initscripts, livna-config-display), are also included.

How come my xorg.conf is always getting edited for me ?

This is a known problem, it will be fixed with the introduction of rpmfusion-config-display. In the mean time, if you'd really like to stop the drivers from making changes to your xorg.conf, run the livna-config-display GUI interface and you'll find a checkbutton to disable editing. Alternatively, you can run this command in a terminal: 

livna-config-display --active off

How can I tell if I am actually running the RPM Fusion packaged nVidia driver ?

  • Be sure you are using the 'nvidia' Xorg driver and that the kernel module is loaded: 

cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf | grep Driver
lsmod | grep nvidia

You should see something similar to this (numbers will vary): 

Driver     "nvidia"
nvidia 3923388 14
  • Check if OpenGL 3D acceleration is working: 

glxinfo | grep direct

You should see: 

direct rendering: Yes
  • Check using glxgears: 

glxgears

A small window will open up showing a rotating cogs animation. Meanwhile, after every 5 seconds, the program displays the number of frames per second, for example: 

6171 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1234.026 FPS
6085 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1216.950 FPS
6151 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1230.076 FPS
<ctrl+c>

If the animation is choppy or if FPS values are less than 800 FPS, 3D rendering is possibly being done in software. Please remember that glxgears is not a benchmark, and should not be used to evaluate GPU performance.

Reporting bugs

If you think you've found a problem and would like to report it, include the following information along with the description of the bug:

  • Attach your /var/log/Xorg.0.log file
  • Attach your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, if it exists

  • Run dmesg > ~/dmesg.txt and attach the "dmesg.txt" found in your home folder

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