nvidia-settings doesn't launch the configurator on 11.4

dwdrumrboy · March 12, 2011, 2:48am

Just did a clean install of 11.4 (32-bit) with an NVIDIA GeForce 6200 card. Everything seemed to go as planned, no unexpected errors, default using Gnome. Added the 11.4 NVIDIA respository, software manager found the drivers, and installed nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-desktop and x11-video-nvidiaG02. Added nomodeset to the kernel command line parameters.

Restarted all seems fine, executed glxinfo, to check driver, all good. Changed to su, typed nvidia-settings in the terminal to configure the dual monitors. Nothing. The terminal just returns me to the prompt. Tried going in through the system tools, NVIDIA X Server Settings icon, again nothing. Without being able to launch the configurator, I can’t configure the dual monitors.

Did the same steps in 11.3 which worked fine. Not so well with 11.4 Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

jdmcdaniel3 · March 12, 2011, 2:56am

Just open YaST / Software / Software Management and search on nvidia and elect to install the nvidia-settings application and you should be good to go.

Thank You,

deano_ferrari · March 12, 2011, 8:47am

Restarted all seems fine, executed glxinfo, to check driver, all good. Changed to su, typed nvidia-settings in the terminal to configure the dual monitors. Nothing. The terminal just returns me to the prompt.

If launching via a console, try this for KDE

kdesu nvidia-settings

or for Gnome

gnomesu nvidia-settings

phanisvara · March 12, 2011, 9:21am

On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:36:01 +0530, deano ferrari
<deano_ferrari@no-mx.forums.opensuse.org> wrote:

>
>> Restarted all seems fine, executed glxinfo, to check driver, all good.
>> Changed to su, typed nvidia-settings in the terminal to configure the
>> dual monitors. Nothing. The terminal just returns me to the prompt.
>
> If launching via a console, try this for KDE
>
>
> Code:
> --------------------
> kdesu nvidia-settings
> --------------------
>
>
> or for Gnome
>
>
> Code:
> --------------------
> gnomesu nvidia-settings
> --------------------
>

nvidia-settings runs as root or normal user. only as root it can modify
xorg.conf, that’s the difference. but when installing from the repos,
nvidia-settings isn’t installed by default; it has to be added separately
(from the same repo)–as someone earlier pointed out already.

–
phani.

deano_ferrari · March 12, 2011, 10:09am

nvidia-settings runs as root or normal user. only as root it can modify
xorg.conf, that’s the difference.

Correct, and in general to run a graphical app (with root privileges are required) use kdesu or gnomesu…

but when installing from the repos,
nvidia-settings isn’t installed by default; it has to be added separately
(from the same repo)–as someone earlier pointed out already.

That may be true, but from what the OP mentioned already, typing ‘nvidia-settings’ did not result with an error message, so one could guess that its installed but couldn’t launch the gui.

fqnk · March 12, 2011, 12:02pm

I have the same issue, I have tried all the things above with no luck. I have a nvidia 9800 gt card, I installed
nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-default - NVIDIA graphics driver kernel module for GeForce 6xxx
nvidia-settings - Configuration Tool for nVidia GPUs
x11-video-nvidiaG02 - NVIDIA graphics driver for GeForce 6xxx and newer GPUs
xorg-x11-driver-video-nouveau - Accelerated Open Source driver for nVidia cards

any ideas.

dwdrumrboy · March 12, 2011, 4:23pm

Thanks for all the assistance, greatly appreciated. Issue still exists, nvidia-setting won’t launch the gui. Here is what I have thus far:

Fresh install, 32-bit, P4 3.0 GHz, 4GB ram, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Dell 8300, dual monitors.

Open Yast, as root.
Added Nvidia repository: ftp://download.nvidia.com/opensuse/11.4/
Packman repository not added (process of elimination in problem solving)
Open software management, 11.4 automatically wants to install nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-desktop and x11-video-nvidiaG02. Driver update installs OK.
nomodeset parameter added to boot configuration, restart workstation.
Check for files, yes, by default from Nvidia repo the following are installed:
system01:~ # /usr/bin/nvidia-settings
system01:~ # /usr/bin/nvidia-xconfig
Open a terminal, su as root, execute nvidia-settings, only returns to the command prompt.
Executing nvidia-xconfig results in the following:
WARNING: Unable to locate/open X configuration file.
New X configuration file written to ‘/etc/X11/xorg.conf’

In Gnome, executing gnomesu nvidia-settings as root results in same issue, no gui, returned to command prompt.
Haven’t tried KDE and kdesu nvidia-settings, but one can presume the same result.
Using only the Nvidia repository, in Yast software management, nvidia-settings application is already installed by default.
Note: This is not to be confused with the Packman (pm) nvidia-settings application when that repo is added. You should not need the PM repo just to get the nividia-settings gui to launch.

I am considering entering a bug report, but any other assistance would be appreciated. I am certain others are soon going to be experiencing similiar issues.

Thanks

phanisvara · March 12, 2011, 6:28pm

On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:06:01 +0530, dwdrumrboy
<dwdrumrboy@no-mx.forums.opensuse.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks for all the assistance, greatly appreciated. Issue still exists,
> nvidia-setting won’t launch the gui. Here is what I have thus far:
>
> Fresh install, 32-bit, P4 3.0 GHz, 4GB ram, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Dell
> 8300, dual monitors.
>
> 1. Open Yast, as root.
> 2. Added Nvidia repository: ftp://download.nvidia.com/opensuse/11.4/
> 3. Packman repository not added (process of elimination in problem
> solving)
> 4. Open software management, 11.4 automatically wants to install
> nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-desktop and x11-video-nvidiaG02. Driver update
> installs OK.
> 5. nomodeset parameter added to boot configuration, restart
> workstation.
> 6. Check for files, yes, by default from Nvidia repo the following are
> installed:
> system01:~ # /usr/bin/nvidia-settings
> system01:~ # /usr/bin/nvidia-xconfig
> 7. Open a terminal, su as root, execute nvidia-settings, only returns
> to the command prompt.
> 8. Executing nvidia-xconfig results in the following:
> WARNING: Unable to locate/open X configuration file.
> New X configuration file written to ‘/etc/X11/xorg.conf’
>
> In Gnome, executing gnomesu nvidia-settings as root results in same
> issue, no gui, returned to command prompt.
> Haven’t tried KDE and kdesu nvidia-settings, but one can presume the
> same result.
> Using only the Nvidia repository, in Yast software management,
> nvidia-settings application is already installed by default.
> Note: This is not to be confused with the Packman (pm) nvidia-settings
> application when that repo is added. You should not need the PM repo
> just to get the nividia-settings gui to launch.
>
> I am considering entering a bug report, but any other assistance would
> be appreciated. I am certain others are soon going to be experiencing
> similiar issues.
>

it’s a long time ago that i’ve used nvidia(-settings) from the repos. in
recent history, i’ve always installed ‘the hard way,’ from the nvidia
website, and never had problems with nvidia-settings. not much earlier,
when using from the repos, and not know.

if nvidia-settings is installed and no GUI opens, that definitely sounds
like a bug.

–
phani.

deano_ferrari · March 12, 2011, 9:03pm

In Gnome, executing gnomesu nvidia-settings as root results in same issue, no gui, returned to command prompt.

@dwdrumrboy:

Does nvidia-settings start graphically when launched as regular user?
Don’t execute ‘gnomesu nvidia-settings’ from a root terminal - execute from a terminal as regular user. The gnomesu command will prompt for the root password to execute.

dwdrumrboy · March 12, 2011, 9:47pm

Thanks for the assistance deano_ferrari, but issuing either of the commands as a regular user, returns me to the cmd prompt, gui doesn’t load.

I have opened a bug report, and immediately closed with no resolution:

https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=679122

https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=679122#c1

Stefan Dirsch <sndirsch@novell.com> changed:

      What    |Removed                    |Added

        Status|ASSIGNED                    |RESOLVED
    Resolution|                            |INVALID

— Comment #1 from Stefan Dirsch <sndirsch@novell.com> 2011-03-12 16:42:48 UTC —
Unfortunately we can’t track any NVIDIA driver bugs filed against
openSUSE in Novell’s bugzilla. Please complain directly to NVIDIA.
Thanks.

–
Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email
------- You are receiving this mail because: -------
You reported the bug.

phanisvara · March 12, 2011, 11:16pm

On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:36:01 +0530, dwdrumrboy
<dwdrumrboy@no-mx.forums.opensuse.org> wrote:

> — Comment #1 from Stefan Dirsch <sndirsch@novell.com> 2011-03-12
> 16:42:48 UTC —
> Unfortunately we can’t track any NVIDIA driver bugs filed against
> openSUSE in Novell’s bugzilla. Please complain directly to NVIDIA.
>

that’s because these repos aren’t maintained, or even hosted, by openSUSE,
but by nvidia. they have their own bugzilla, or whatever.

–
phani.

RedWarrior1011 · March 13, 2011, 11:54am

Same issue with clean installation of OpenSuse 11.4

If you have dual monitors you can configure manually

First create the X.org config file:

:~>sudo nvidia-xconfig

then edit it:

:~>sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

In section “Device” add this options


    Option         "TwinView"
    Option         "TwinViewOrientation" "LeftOf"

The value of TwinViewOrientation can be LeftOf, RightOf, Below, Above, or Clone.

I Paste my full x.org file here:


# nvidia-xconfig: X configuration file generated by nvidia-xconfig
# nvidia-xconfig:  version 260.19.36  (buildmeister@swio-display-x86-rhel47-06.nvidia.com)  Tue Jan 18 17:31:39 PST 2011


Section "ServerLayout"
    Identifier     "Layout0"
    Screen      0  "Screen0" 0 0
    InputDevice    "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
    InputDevice    "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
EndSection

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

    # generated from data in "/etc/sysconfig/mouse"
    Identifier     "Mouse0"
    Driver         "mouse"
    Option         "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
    Option         "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
    Option         "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
    Option         "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

    # generated from default
    Identifier     "Keyboard0"
    Driver         "kbd"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
    Identifier     "Monitor0"
    VendorName     "Unknown"
    ModelName      "Unknown"
    HorizSync       28.0 - 33.0
    VertRefresh     43.0 - 72.0
    Option         "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Device"
    Identifier     "Device0"
    Driver         "nvidia"
    VendorName     "NVIDIA Corporation"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
    Identifier     "Screen0"
    Device         "Device0"
    Monitor        "Monitor0"
    DefaultDepth    24
    SubSection     "Display"
        Depth       24
    EndSubSection
    Option         "TwinView"
    Option         "TwinViewOrientation" "LeftOf"
EndSection

I hope this could help you

jdmcdaniel3 · March 13, 2011, 4:03pm

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Thanks for your help RedWarrior1011. nano is not loaded by default, at least in openSUSE 11.4 and reminds me of using the terminal editor vi. If you are a KDE user, try this RUN command:

kdesu kwrite /etc/x11/xorg.conf

and if you are using GNOME

gksudo gedit /etc/x11/xorg.conf

Since I am running KDE at the moment, I can’t double check that command to see if it works.

Thank You,

dwdrumrboy · March 13, 2011, 6:07pm

Thanks RedWarrior1011 - greatly appreciated - that works! Just have to play with the orientenation. Since I am using Gnome, gedit works just fine to edit the xorg.conf. Actually, any text editor will work.

I also emailed the bug to Nvidia through their linux forum. Thanks everyone for your assistance. Greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

saiyuki · March 17, 2011, 11:43am

Hi. I also have the problem with the Nvidia-Settings app not doing anything when initialised, either from the menu entry or command-line. I mailed Nvidia with the requested log file, and received a reply this morning asking to delete the ~/ .Xauthority file, log off and back in again to see if that cures it.

As much as i’ve tried, i cannot locate the .Xauthority file. Could someone shine some light as to where this file is please.

Regards saiykui

Ecky · March 17, 2011, 12:06pm

it’s in your home folder but you can’t see it as it’s a hidden file, any file with a dot in front of it is hidden in linux

You can remove it like this, open konsole or terminal if in gnome, then type rm -f .Xauthority

saiyuki · March 17, 2011, 2:43pm

Thanks for the info. I deleted the file, rebooted, but still have a problem. If i select Nvidia-settings throught the menu, i get a bouncing icon and nothing else. If i do it through the Terminal i get an error message - ‘Floating Point Exception’.

Regards saiyuki

saiyuki · March 17, 2011, 10:52pm

All sorted thanks to daniel from Nvidia (very, very nice person)

He kindly provided me with 2 links to the latest drivers -

>>>> 32-bit: ftp://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86/270.30/
>>>> 64-bit: ftp://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86_64/270.30/

i downloaded the 32-bit version and installed under init 3 conditions (no X enviroment). I selected the installation to configure itself and rebooted. Now i have nvidia-settings and a configured card back Apparently there was a small bug in the v260.xx versions, which has been fixed in the v270.xx version.

I hope this helps others.

Regards saiyuki

DenerKup · March 19, 2011, 4:07pm

I have no such launch configurator problems in openSUSE 11.4 64-bit (KDE) and 9800M GT card. Only have nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-desktop and x11-video-nvidiaG02 packages and no nvidia-settings. I have found that it is contained in nvidia-gfxG02-kmp-desktop.

VolkerBause · March 20, 2011, 7:39pm

Hi,

I thought I’d share my own findings:

I also have a NVIDIA graphics card which did run on Nouveuo drivers but would not start into the KDM after installing the NVIDIA drivers from the OpenSUSE package repositories when running nvidia-xconfig which created an xorg.conf To fix this I rename the xorg.conf to xorg.conf.bak which would start my GUI but I did not get any 3D effects.

To resolve this issue, I downloaded the appropriate run package from NVIDIA’s Unix site, switched to text mode with “init 3”. Obviously have to run as “root” which can be achieved by logging in as root or by running “su”.

Then I changed to the appropriate run file directory using “cd /setups” or wherever you saved your run file. Changed access permissions of run file by doing “chmod 0777 NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-260.19.44.run”. Obviously I have the 64bit version of OpenSUSE installed.

Then I simple entered “./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-260.19.44.run” which started the setup program. Follow the instructions. Upon completion, reboot by typing “shutdown -r now” or switch to graphics mode by typing “init 5”.

Before installing this updated version, I noted that the version I downloaded is newer (Actually prior to download). This can be achieved by entering “zypper search -i nvidia” which will list installed nvidia drivers, if there are any. ***Example: ***

ICS-LINUXSERVER:/setups # zypper search -is nvidia

Retrieving repository ‘PK_TMP_DIR’ metadata [done]
Retrieving repository ‘Root Drive - Setups’ metadata [done]
Retrieving repository ‘Updates for openSUSE 11.4 11.4-0’ metadata [done]
Building repository ‘Updates for openSUSE 11.4 11.4-0’ cache [done]
Loading repository data…
Reading installed packages…

This does the following:

search → Zypper Search command
-i → Show only packages that are already installed.
-s → Show all available versions of found packages, each version in each repository on a separate line.

NB: My example of Zypper lists versions after installation. In my case this worked flawlessly. If not, you can try adding “nomodeset” to your Kernel command Line parameters. This used to work in the past. I mention this because this is the only other thing I tried prior to downloading and installing the driver from the NVidia web site.

Hope this helps someone.
NB: “nvidia-settings” will now also work under KDE. Oh! And the drivers can be downloaded here: http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html