System Recommendations
For best performance and ease of use, ATI recommends the following:
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Kernel module build environment - should include the following:
Kernel source code: Either the Kernel Source or Kernel Headers packages
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ISSE Support enabled in your Linux Kernel
Applies to Intel Pentium III and later CPUs only
Enabled by default on version 2.4 and later kernels
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The rpm utility should be installed and configured correctly on your system, if you intend to install via RPM packages.
The following packages must be installed in order for the Catalyst™ Linux driver to install and work properly:
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XFree86-Mesa-libGL
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libstdc++
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libgcc
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XFree86-libs
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fontconfig
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freetype
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zlib
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gcc
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In order to use the fglrx internal AGP support, you have to make sure that the kernel agpgart support is not active, i.e. it is not compiled into the kernel and the kernel modules are not loaded. If the fglrx kernel module detects that the kernel agpgart support is active, it will automatically use that even if its internal AGP support is requested in order to avoid conflicts that can cause problems under some circumstances.
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Uninstalling the ATI Linux Proprietary Driver
Un-installing the ATI Linux Proprietary Driver is dependent on the mode of initial installation.
Automatic or Custom Driver Installations
If the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver was installed using either the Automatic or Custom options, then do the following:
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and navigate to the /usr/share/ati folder.
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With super user permissions, enter the command "sh ./fglrx-uninstall.sh"
You have now successfully uninstalled the ATI Linux Proprietary Driver.
Package Generation
If the initial installation of the driver was done via the Operating Systems package management software (rpm, apt, etc.) then please use that package management software to remove the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver.
Install Driver Option
The Install Driver option provides two driver installation options. The Automatic option installs all driver components, and the Custom option allows for the selection of driver components to be installed.
Automatic Driver Installation Option
To install the ATI Proprietary Linux driver using the Automatic option, follow these steps:
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and navigate to the ATI Proprietary Linux driver download.
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Enter the command sh ./ati-driver-installer-8-10-x86.x86_64.run to launch the ATI Proprietary Linux driver installer.
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You must be logged in with super user privileges (as root or with sudo access) in order to successfully install the ATI Proprietary Linux driver.
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The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Setup dialog box is displayed
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Select Install Driver and click Continue. The ATI License Agreement is displayed.
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Read the License Agreement and Click I Agree to continue the installation, or Cancel to terminate the installation. The Mode of Installation Dialog Box is displayed.
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Select Automatic and click Continue. The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver is installed, and the Installation Complete Dialog box is displayed.
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Click View HTML Release Note for last minute driver information, or Exit to close the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Installer.
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and run /usr/X11R6/bin/aticonfig --initial to configure the driver for your ATI product.
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Reboot your system.
You have successfully installed the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver.
Custom Driver Installation Option
The Custom option allows for the selection of driver components to be installed. To install the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver using the Custom option, follow these steps:
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and navigate to the ATI Proprietary Linux driver you have downloaded
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Enter the command sh ./ati-driver-installer-8-10-x86.x86_64.run to launch the ATI Proprietary Linux driver installer
The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Setup dialog box is displayed.
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Select Install Driver and click Continue. The ATI License Agreement is displayed.
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Read the License Agreement and Click I Agree to continue the installation, or Cancel to terminate the installation. The Mode of Installation Dialog Box is displayed.
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Select Custom and click Continue. The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Setup options is displayed.
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Select the driver components to be installed and click Continue. The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver is installed, and the Installation Complete Dialog box is displayed.
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Click View HTML Release Note for last minute driver information, or Exit to close the driver installer.
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and run /usr/X11R6/bin/aticonfig --initial to configure the driver.
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Reboot your system.
You have successfully installed the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver.
Generate Distribution Specific Driver Package Option
The Generate Distribution Specific Driver Package option provides a simple way to generate a package specific for your distribution. This option uses the policies set by the operating system vendor and allows for maximum compatibility with the distribution. To install the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver using the Generate Distribution Specific Driver Package option, follow these steps:
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Launch the Terminal Application/Window and navigate to the ATI Proprietary Linux driver download.
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Enter the command sh ./ati-driver-installer-8-10-x86.x86_64.run to launch the ATI Proprietary Linux driver installer.
The ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Setup dialog box is displayed.
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You must be logged in with super user privileges (as root or with sudo access) in order to successfully install the ATI Proprietary Linux driver.
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Select Generate Distribution Specific Driver Package and click Continue. The ATI License Agreement is displayed.
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Read the License Agreement and Click I Agree to continue the installation, or Cancel to terminate the installation. The Package Generation Dialog Box is displayed.
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Select the distribution package to be generated and click Continue. The package generation is started and the Package Generation Completed dialog box is displayed.
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Click Exit to close the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Installer.
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You are now ready to install the generated distribution package using the distribution's package management system.
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After installing the generated distribution package, launch the Terminal Application/Window and run /usr/X11R6/bin/aticonfig --initial to configure the driver.
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Reboot your system.
You have successfully installed the ATI Proprietary Linux Driver.