NVidia 8800GT + Ubuntu 8.10 + Intel DG31PR

[Chris Rees]

2008/11/1 Chaman Singh Verma <csv610 at gmail.com>:
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com> wrote:
>>
>> Chaman Singh Verma wrote:
>> > On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 8:29 PM, Michael <michaelg at seadreamer.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >>  Karl Larsen wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Chaman Singh Verma wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>  Hello,
>> >>
>> >> Has anybody installed  NVidia 8800GT card, with Ubuntu 8.10 OS having
>> >> Intel
>> >> DG31PR motherboard ?
>> >> Please reply if you are successfully using Nvidia card.
>> >>
>> >> I assume that this query is orthogonal to my previous queries regarding
>> >> some
>> >> installation problems with
>> >> Nvidia drivers.
>> >>
>> >> With regards.
>> >>
>> >> csv
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>      There is supposed to not be an issue with the 8800 NVIDIA drivers.
>> >> The problem is the older 6100 so it should work.
>> >>
>> >> Let us know if it works well.
>> >>
>> >> Karl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>  I am using a Nvidia 8800 with an Asus Nvidia based MB with no problem.
>> >>  I
>> >> use the 177 restricted driver that needs to be downloaded after
>> >> installation
>> >> of 8.10 but it works well right out of the box.
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>> >
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > Just after the booting, I get the following cryptic messages:
>> >
>> > (II) NVIDIA(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
>> >         "Default Screen" for depth/fbbpp 24/32
>> > (**) NVIDIA(0): Depth 24, (--) framebuffer bpp 32
>> > (==) NVIDIA(0): RGB weight 888
>> > (==) NVIDIA(0): Default visual is TrueColor
>> > (==) NVIDIA(0): Using gamma correction (1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
>> > (**) NVIDIA(0): Option "NoLogo" "True"
>> > (**) NVIDIA(0): Enabling RENDER acceleration
>> > (II) NVIDIA(0): Support for GLX with the Damage and Composite X
>> > extensions
>> > is
>> > (II) NVIDIA(0):     enabled.
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Your GeForce 8800 GT graphics card does not have the
>> > necessary
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     external power cables attached; X will not start
>> > unless
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     this is rectified.  Please shut down your
>> > computer,
>> > open
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     its case, and attach the appropriate power
>> > connectors.
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     Your video card may have multiple power
>> > connectors.
>> > If
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     so, each must be attached to a separate power
>> > cable.
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     Please see the documentation provided with your
>> > video card
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     for more details.  If you think you have
>> > received
>> > this
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     message in error, you may specify the
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     "NoPowerConnectorCheck" X configuration option
>> > in
>> > the
>> > (EE) NVIDIA(GPU-0):     Screen section of your X config file.
>> > (II) UnloadModule: "nvidia"
>> > (II) UnloadModule: "wfb"
>> > (II) UnloadModule: "fb"
>> > (EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
>> >
>> > Fatal server error:
>> > no screens found
>> >
>> > No idea what is the problem.
>> > csv
>> >
>> >
>>    OK. Now is the NVIDIA 8800 a card you plugged into the computer, or
>> is it on the motherboard?
>>
>> Karl
>>
>>
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> Hello,
>
> It is fitted onto PCI Express Slot.  I was thinking that if somehow pins
> have gone
> bad or dirty, then why it should start without Nvidia Card ?
>
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Yeah, it needs ancillary power from the PSU. Look at the card, and
you'll see a six-pin connector. That MUST have power. If you don't
have that lead, you need a new PSU.

Chris

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