twelveeighty Asks:
Is the (kernel) parameter (nomodeset) ALWAYS required when running the nvidia (proprietary) driver? Answer=YES
You should look at this document before proceeding on…
SDB:Configuring graphics cards - openSUSE
Then, take a look at the procedure I use to install the nVidia driver as I install openSUSE 11.3:
- During the install, when you have the option to change your booting setup, I add nomodeset to the kernel load command for the normal load/start of openSUSE. This kernel startup option is already present for the Failsafe selection for openSUSE.
- During the first start of openSUSE, I download the latest nVidia Video driver to the downloads folder.
- I change/save the System/Kernel option NO_KMS_IN_INITRD from “No” to “Yes” in the /etc/sysconfig Editor in Yast.
- I do an update of openSUSE on the first run of openSUSE and then a restart/reboot.
- In grub OS selection I add the command line option “3” to the openSUSE start line so that I just go to the run level three terminal prompt.
- I login in as root and change to the /home/user/Downloads folder.
- I run/install the NVIDIA video driver using “sh ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-256.35.run” and answer all questions as appropriate for my system.
- Type in reboot at terminal prompt to restart the system with new video driver.
Thank You,