SuSE 9.1 & nvidia drivers help...thank u

[aciras]

hey,

ok i just installed suse 9.1. The installation went fine, but i'm having display problems. I have a LCD monitor BTW. I cannot get the desktop interface to show up, only the text mode. Problem is in text mode I have no idea how to work my way around. I can log in, but all other instructions I try to do don't work.

I know nvidia drivers are available at the nvidia website for linux systems, but I have not idea whatsoever as to how to install them. I can get to the text mode of linux and can log in, but I have no idea how to run some of the commands.

I am a complete newbie at linux, so please bear with me.

Can someone post instructions on how to update nvidia drivers through linux text mode. I've seen some guides but don't understand how to follow them. Even the most basic steps would be appreciated.

If you need more info about my setup let me know.

thanks

[aciras]

hey,

ok here is some information:

Some vid cards seem to have this problem. I was suffering the same.
What fixed it for me is to add the IgnoreDIsplayDevices to my XF86config.
Here's my Device section:



Section "Device"
#VideoRam 65536
# Insert Clocks lines here if appropriate
Identifier "GeForce3 Ti500"
Driver "nvidia"
BoardName "NVIDIA GeForce 3 (generic)"
Option "IgnoreDisplayDevices" "DFP, TV"
# Option "ConnectedMonitor" "CRT"
EndSection

Since you're using a TFT, you should probably add this line to the Device section:

add Option "IgnoreDisplayDevices" "CRT, TV"

It prevents the driver from scanning for other connected displays. Read the documentation with the driver for more info.
Hope it helps.



its from another forum posted by ragnarw...

i think it will fix my problem, but i have no clue how to edit my xf86config file...again i am a complete newbie with linux, so sorry if this is a simple thing to do...

thanks