[SOLVED] ATI driver 8.36.5 - Segmentation Fault

[newt]

Maybe someone can help me since I cannot find a solution.  I'm attempting to install the newest ATI drivers for my Mobility 9xxx (cannot remember the exact model)

The drivers install fine but when attempting to recreate the new xorg.conf using 'aticonfig --initial' (as root) I get a Segmentation Fault.  My old xorg is move to xorg.conf.original-# and I'm left with a completely empty xorg.conf.

Any ideas are welcome.  I'll see if I can track down the exact mobility model number as I'm sure it will be helpful

[nightflier]

Had similar issue with my Radeon 9600. For some reason selecting fglrx or ati caused problems. I ran X setup from vasm and chose the radeon driver, then re-ran aticonfig. In my case it worked.

[newt]

I'll give that a shot.  I actually tried your suggestion once (based on memory of what you said) - reran xorgconfig and set video to 'ati' (this is where my memory failed - should have been 'radeon') and then tried the aticonfig initial command again with the same results (segmentation fault).  I'll give it a go the correct way later tonight, and I'll give it a shot coming from a standard 'vesa' as well just for good measure.

Do you, or anyone, know exactly what the 'aticonfig --initial' command does?  I read in an ubuntu post that it just changes the driver from 'whatever' to 'fglrx' ( http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Edgy_Installation_Guide#Configure_the_Driver ), but I'm wondering if there is more to it than just that.  BTW, I did give this a shot and X would not start.

I'd be interested in seeing someone's device section for their video that is using this proprietary ATI driver just to compare.

Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes later tonight.

Thanks for your help and suggestions!!

[GrannyGeek]

Here are some relevant sections from my xorg.conf file using the ATI proprietary driver:

Code:

Section "ServerLayout"
        Identifier     "X.org Configured"
        Screen      0  "aticonfig-Screen[0]" 0 0
        InputDevice    "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
        InputDevice    "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

=====================

Section "Module"
        Load  "glx"
        Load  "extmod"
        Load  "xtrap"
        Load  "record"
        Load  "dbe"
        Load  "dri"
        Load  "freetype"
        Load  "type1"
EndSection
========================

Section "Monitor"

#DisplaySize      380   300     # mm
### Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values to use DDC:
#VertRefresh  56.0 - 75.0
        Identifier   "Monitor0"
        VendorName   "SAM"
        ModelName    "SyncMaster"
#       HorizSync    30.0 - 81.0
#       HorizSync    30.0 - 81.0
        HorizSync    62.0 - 62.0
        HorizSync    62.0 - 62.0
#       VertRefresh  56.0 - 75.0
        VertRefresh  60.0 - 60.0
        VertRefresh  60.0 - 60.0
        Option      "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier   "aticonfig-Monitor[0]"
        Option      "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
        Option      "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
        Option      "DPMS" "true"
EndSection
==================

        Identifier  "Card0"
        Driver      "ati"
        VendorName  "ATI Technologies Inc"
        BoardName   "RS480 [Radeon Xpress 200G Series]"
        BusID       "PCI:1:5:0"
EndSection

Section "Device"
        Identifier  "aticonfig-Device[0]"
        Driver      "fglrx"
EndSection
==================

Section "DRI"
        Mode         0666
EndSection
===================

If you need more, let me know and I'll post it.
--GrannyGeek

[nightflier]

Mine is similar to granny's. The script alters a few sections:

Code:

Section "ServerLayout"
        Identifier     "X.org Configured"
        Screen      0  "aticonfig-Screen[0]" 0 0
        InputDevice    "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
        InputDevice    "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection
<snip>
Section "Monitor"
        Identifier   "aticonfig-Monitor[0]"
        Option      "VendorName" "ATI Proprietary Driver"
        Option      "ModelName" "Generic Autodetecting Monitor"
        Option      "DPMS" "true"
EndSection
<snip>
Section "Device"
        Identifier  "aticonfig-Device[0]"
        Driver      "fglrx"
EndSection
<snip>
Section "Screen"
        Identifier "aticonfig-Screen[0]"
        Device     "aticonfig-Device[0]"
        Monitor    "aticonfig-Monitor[0]"
        DefaultDepth     24
        SubSection "Display"
                Viewport   0 0
                Depth     24
        EndSubSection
EndSection
<snip>

[newt]

I tried both the 'radeon' and 'vesa' options in xorg before attempting the aticonfig --initial and both ended the same way as before.  Then I read in the 5.8SohoFinal-Bugs/Annoyances thread that soren had the same issues and was able to overcome by attempting it without X running so I gave it a shot - it worked!  Thought I was good to go but upon reboot X would not start.  I checked my xorg.conf and it looks match those of GrannyGeek and nightflier pretty well.  However, I did notice that I ended up with 2 Device sections - the original 'radeon' and then the new 'fglrx'.  Is it okay to have 2 Device sections?  Should I try commenting the old 'radeon' section so that I only have one 'fglrx' section?

[uelsk8s]

you can have as many device sections as you want in there.
I think the problem you are having with the fglrx package is that it doesnt support your card.

[newt]

you can have as many device sections as you want in there.
I think the problem you are having with the fglrx package is that it doesnt support your card.

You nailed it - it's not supported!  Could've saved everyone a bunch of time by just double-checking the chipset (Mobility U1, aka IGP320M).  I think the reason I was thinking Mobility 9xxx series is because that's what's on my girls laptop

Thanks for everyone's help.  Guess this one is solved