NVIDIA doesn�t like SaX.

[TheMask]

I�ve got a pretty **** problem. If any of the driver professionals or
experienecd SaX users read this, I strongly encourage you to help.

Problem: I've installed the NVIDIA Legacy driver via 1-click through
this site: ----- (selected third option). My current system is OpenSuse
11.1.

After rebooting I just got the bash. No graphical welcome menu. The
only place I have a graphical login is in the failsafe system. Talking
to some people on IRC, they told me to use the command.


Code:
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sax2 -r
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That didn't work. The output os SaX was: Sorry. Couldn't initialize
configuration server. Please refer to the error log located at 'NVIDIA -
openSUSE' (http://en.openSuse.org/NVIDIA)

A second hint was given to me. I should use the following command in
*level 3* So...

Code:
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init 3
sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia
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Didn't work either - SAME output. "Could not initialize configuration
server" Now because SaX always tells me to take a glance at the error
log, I've saved it. I cannot analyze it though - I'm no professional
there right now.

Any help is very much appreciated. The error log is located at:
'7852d5e8395e780 - NoPaste - Paste it here'
(http://nopaste.ch/7852d5e8395e780.html)

Thank you in advance.

~TheMask.~


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[TheMask]

Whoa man... please help. I know that you know the answer.

-TM-


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[foresthill]

I would start up to the log in prompt. I assume you do not have a
desktop? Log in as root and run this command
PHP code:
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sax2 -r -m 0=nv
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This should switch you back to the original open source driver.

Sax2 *should* start OK. Save settings and when you exit sax2 enter
PHP code:
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init 5
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If that does not start your desktop, just hit control alt delete and
reboot. When you come back, you should have a desktop.

Go to Yast / Software Management and uninstall the Nvidia driver. Make
a note of which version it was, so you don't waste your time with that
version again.

I would then go to Yast / Repositories and add the nvidia repo under
"community repositories" then refesh and go back to software management
and search for nvidia and see what Yast can find.

I don't know what card you are using, so I can't recommend which
version of the driver to use, but in any event make sure you choose one
that matches your kernel. There are two files that need to be installed,
an X11 file and a GO1 file and the version numbers need to match. HTH.


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[TheMask]

Thanks for your reply. I'm using a Quadro NVS 140M card - and that's why
I selected the NVIDIA legacy driver on the OpenSuse one-click page.
If that's the wrong one, please tell me.

I will now try your commands.
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[brucecadieux]

I just checked nvidias web site and your card is not supported by the
legacy driver, but is supported by the latest driver, and has been
supported since the 100 series of drivers.

So remove the repository you have, then uninstall the driver you
installed, and add the standard nvidia repositiry, in yast, then instal
the G02 drivers for your kernel.


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[TheMask]

First of all: Thanks flies out to foresthill. I followed your
instructions and I am able to use my desktop again now.

See, I wanted to use the one-click install located at 'NVIDIA -
openSUSE' (http://en.opensuse.org/NVIDIA). Which option would I have to
choose there for my card to work with?
Umn... or should I add the repository...?


Thanks again, fellas!
*-TheMask.-*


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[TheMask]

Err...stupid. I will add the repository; that way I'm always up to date
and on the save side. Here's another error I experienced: Output
brain.exe:


Code:
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Error 404: could not find appropriate repository for your graphic card! Ask in the forum!
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Mh... need some knowledge here to answer this one.
*-TheMask.-*


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[brucecadieux]

Some reason you can't just go into Yast, Software, Software repository,
Community Repositories and select the nvidia repository?


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[TheMask]

As I said before: Brain.exe is not working correctly. ^^
By the way: under Software Repository there is NO Community Repository.

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[Malcolm]

As I said before: Brain.exe is not working correctly. ^^
By the way: under Software Repository there is NO Community Repository.

*-TheMask.-*

Hi
YaST->Software->Software Repositories->Add, then select the 'Community
Repositories' Radio button. Hit next, scroll the list and select the
NVIDIA repository

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