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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Quote Originally Posted by tinivole View Post
    Well, all what I can see wrong initially is just one erroneous line in the xorg.conf file.

    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
    And remove this line in bold:
    Code:
    Section "Module"
        Load           "dbe"
        Load           "extmod"
        Load           "type1"
        Load           "freetype"
        Load           "glx"
    EndSection
    Also, you seem to have some residual configuration of an uninstalled package (nvidia-glx-new). Though, it is hard to tell whether or not this is playing a part in the load sequence.

    And yes, 'dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg' resets the graphics configuration back to the default Vesa drivers.

    Regards
    Iain
    I'm afraid this didn't work either. I deleted the line in the file as you specified, and nothing changed. I get the same error in the same way.

    I'm going to keep a close eye on this thread, as it has been surprisingly productive for me. Even though it hasn't resolved the issue, it's taught my a lot about Linux. And you people... are awesome! <3

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    /bump

    Still need help!

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Actually, I forgot to ask, are you installing the drivers manually?
    As in, downloading them from their site rather than through Hardware Drivers in Ubuntu?

    Again, I'll ask you to review your Xorg and syslog for a reason as to why it is still failing now.

    Code:
    grep "^(EE)" /var/log/Xorg.0.log >~/Desktop/Xorg.log
    
    grep -i "nvidia\|NVRM" /var/log/syslog.0 >~/Desktop/syslog.log
    Note: sorry about the extra " last time, it isn't there now.

    Regards
    Iain

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    I install drivers manually. I switch to terminal one, close down gdm, install the driver through the file directly, so I get guided through the setup proceedure by NVIDIA's installer, and then I restart the PC, and the error occurs.

    I'll be popping back with logs in a minute!

    EDIT: I used the dpkg-reconfigure command before starting the X-server after crashing it and writing the logs. If that's wrong, please tell me.

    Syslog.log:
    Code:
    Apr 12 23:19:18 christian-linux kernel: [   12.971375] nvidia: module license 'NVIDIA' taints kernel.
    Apr 12 23:19:18 christian-linux kernel: [   13.284507] nvidia 0000:01:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16
    Apr 12 23:19:18 christian-linux kernel: [   13.284514] nvidia 0000:01:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
    Apr 12 23:19:18 christian-linux kernel: [   13.296496] NVRM: loading NVIDIA UNIX x86 Kernel Module  180.17  Sun Dec 14 20:25:46 PST 2008
    Xorg.log:
    Code:
    (EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module. Please see the
    (EE) NVIDIA(0):     system's kernel log for additional error messages and
    (EE) NVIDIA(0):     consult the NVIDIA README for details.
    (EE) NVIDIA(0):  *** Aborting ***
    (EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
    Last edited by TheDesertDragon; April 14th, 2009 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Logs

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Just looked a bit through the NVIDIA readme file.

    It says:

    Q. My X server fails to start, and my X log file contains the error:

    (EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to load the NVIDIA kernel module!


    A. The X driver will abort with this error message if the NVIDIA kernel module
    fails to load. If you receive this error, you should check the output of
    `dmesg` for kernel error messages and/or attempt to load the kernel module
    explicitly with `modprobe nvidia`. If unresolved symbols are reported, then
    the kernel module was most likely built against a Linux kernel source tree
    (or kernel headers) for a kernel revision or configuration that doesn't
    match the running kernel.

    You can specify the location of the kernel source tree (or headers) when
    you install the NVIDIA driver using the --kernel-source-path command line
    option (see `sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-185.19-pkg1.run --advanced-options` for
    details).

    Old versions of the module-init-tools include `modprobe` binaries that
    report an error when instructed to load a module that's already loaded into
    the kernel. Please upgrade your module-init-tools if you receive an error
    message to this effect.

    The X server reads '/proc/sys/kernel/modprobe' to determine the path to the
    `modprobe` utility and falls back to '/sbin/modprobe' if the file doesn't
    exist. Please make sure that this path is valid and refers to a `modprobe`
    binary compatible with the Linux kernel running on your system.

    The "LoadKernelModule" X driver option can be used to change the default
    behavior and disable kernel module auto-loading.
    So I went into /proc/sys/kernel/modprobe and found the file empty.

    Is this the problem?

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    /bump

    D:

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Upon hearing that you manually installed the drivers, I would initially advise you to uninstall/purge all nvidia packages from the Ubuntu repository then, as from your dpkg -l output, there are still some traces that exist, and may be conflicting wildly.

    Code:
    sudo aptitude purge $(dpkg -l | grep nvidia | awk '{print $2}')
    This may require reinstallation of your manually installed driver (only time will tell).

    Although, if its of any concern to you, I am actually in the middle of writing up a HowTo on installing the NViDIA 185.19 beta drivers. If interested, you may redirect all help to there once I've finished it.

    Regards
    Iain

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Quote Originally Posted by tinivole View Post
    Upon hearing that you manually installed the drivers, I would initially advise you to uninstall/purge all nvidia packages from the Ubuntu repository then, as from your dpkg -l output, there are still some traces that exist, and may be conflicting wildly.

    Code:
    sudo aptitude purge $(dpkg -l | grep nvidia | awk '{print $2}')
    This may require reinstallation of your manually installed driver (only time will tell).

    Although, if its of any concern to you, I am actually in the middle of writing up a HowTo on installing the NViDIA 185.19 beta drivers. If interested, you may redirect all help to there once I've finished it.

    Regards
    Iain
    Wowowowowow... Hold on just a minute right there! =P

    While it did find the 2 NVIDIA-packages it mentioned, it wanted to uninstall 270MB worth of data, including java, gnome, python libraries and god knows what other stuff. My screen was littered full of items. D:

    I said no, in fear of ****ing up the system for good. Should I be concerned with the long list or just go ahead?

    EDIT:
    The list:
    Code:
      binutils-static{u} bsh{u} dkms{u} gcj-4.2-base{u} gcj-4.3-base{u}
      gij{u} gij-4.2{u} gij-4.3{u} kdelibs-data{u} kdelibs4c2a{u}
      libarts1c2a{u} libartsc0{u} libavahi-qt3-1{u} libgcj-bc{u}
      libgcj8-1{u} libgcj9-0{u} libgcj9-0-awt{u} libgcj9-jar{u}
      libhsqldb-java{u} libjaxp1.3-java{u} libjline-java{u} liblua50{u}
      liblualib50{u} libpythonize0{u} libqt3-mt{u}
      libservlet2.4-java{u} libxalan2-java{u} libxerces2-java{u}
      nvidia-glx-177{p} nvidia-glx-180{p} nvidia-glx-new{p}
      openoffice.org-filter-binfilter{u} pykdeextensions{u}
      python-kde3{u} python-qt3{u} python-sip4{u} xaw3dg{u}
    Last edited by TheDesertDragon; April 14th, 2009 at 04:22 PM.

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Quote Originally Posted by TheDesertDragon View Post
    EDIT:
    The list:
    Code:
      binutils-static{u} bsh{u} dkms{u} gcj-4.2-base{u} gcj-4.3-base{u}
      gij{u} gij-4.2{u} gij-4.3{u} kdelibs-data{u} kdelibs4c2a{u}
      libarts1c2a{u} libartsc0{u} libavahi-qt3-1{u} libgcj-bc{u}
      libgcj8-1{u} libgcj9-0{u} libgcj9-0-awt{u} libgcj9-jar{u}
      libhsqldb-java{u} libjaxp1.3-java{u} libjline-java{u} liblua50{u}
      liblualib50{u} libpythonize0{u} libqt3-mt{u}
      libservlet2.4-java{u} libxalan2-java{u} libxerces2-java{u}
      nvidia-glx-177{p} nvidia-glx-180{p} nvidia-glx-new{p}
      openoffice.org-filter-binfilter{u} pykdeextensions{u}
      python-kde3{u} python-qt3{u} python-sip4{u} xaw3dg{u}
    :O

    OK!
    Code:
    sudo aptitude install dkms binutils-static
    Those are the two most important packages there. The rest look to be from a KDE application you recently uninstalled ???

    Also, if in doubt, it may be best to use apt-get instead.
    Code:
    sudo apt-get --purge remove $(dpkg -l | grep nvidia | awk '{print $2}')
    Regards
    Iain

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    Re: (Need help) NVIDIA drivers >177

    Oh nonono! I did abort the installation before doing that! =P I kindda got the sense that... yeah... something wasn't right! xD

    I'll try the new command.

    EDIT:

    Wtf at this retarded OS sometimes. I love it and hate it at the same time! D: Bad for my sanity!

    Først command gave:

    Indlæser pakkelisterne... Færdig
    Opbygger afhængighedstræ
    Læser tilstandsoplysninger... Færdig
    Læser oplysninger om udvidet status
    klargører pakketilstande... Færdig
    Følgende pakker vil blive AFINSTALLERET: (EDIT: Means removed)
    bsh{u} gcj-4.2-base{u} gcj-4.3-base{u} gij{u} gij-4.2{u}
    gij-4.3{u} kdelibs-data{u} kdelibs4c2a{u} libarts1c2a{u}
    libartsc0{u} libavahi-qt3-1{u} libgcj-bc{u} libgcj8-1{u}
    libgcj9-0{u} libgcj9-0-awt{u} libgcj9-jar{u} libhsqldb-java{u}
    libjaxp1.3-java{u} libjline-java{u} liblua50{u} liblualib50{u}
    libpythonize0{u} libqt3-mt{u} libservlet2.4-java{u}
    libxalan2-java{u} libxerces2-java{u}
    openoffice.org-filter-binfilter{u} pykdeextensions{u}
    python-kde3{u} python-qt3{u} python-sip4{u} xaw3dg{u}
    0 pakker opgraderet, 0 nyinstalleret, 32 til afinstallering og 0 ikke opgraderet.
    Skal hente 0B arkiver. Efter udpakning vil 258MB blive frigjort.
    Vil du fortsætte) [Y/n?] n
    Afbryd.

    The second command turned up with:
    Indlæser pakkelisterne... Færdig
    Opbygger afhængighedstræ
    Læser tilstandsoplysninger... Færdig
    Pakken nvidia-glx-177 er ikke installeret, så den afinstalleres ikke <--- /sigh
    Pakken nvidia-glx-180 er ikke installeret, så den afinstalleres ikke <--- /sigh
    Pakken nvidia-glx-new er ikke installeret, så den afinstalleres ikke <--- /sigh
    Følgende pakker blev installeret automatisk, og behøves ikke længere:
    gcj-4.3-base libarts1c2a kdelibs4c2a libartsc0 libgcj8-1 libgcj9-0
    libgcj-bc libpythonize0 openoffice.org-filter-binfilter kdelibs-data
    liblualib50 libservlet2.4-java binutils-static pykdeextensions
    gij-4.2 gij-4.3 python-qt3 bsh gcj-4.2-base libavahi-qt3-1 gij
    python-sip4 libjaxp1.3-java dkms libjline-java libgcj9-jar
    libxerces2-java libxalan2-java libgcj9-0-awt libhsqldb-java xaw3dg
    libqt3-mt liblua50 python-kde3
    Brug 'apt-get autoremove' til at fjerne dem.
    0 opgraderes, 0 nyinstalleres, 0 afinstalleres og 0 opgraderes ikke.

    In other words, it says "doesn't exist, won't remove."

    All the libraries mentioned above are said to be unneccasary.

    EDIT: Did it after talking to my friends. I removed all those libraries and ran the first command you supplied. Apparently a lot of libraries needed to be updated. Worth trying to install the drivers again?
    EDIT2: Using yours first command, it now only supplied the 3 NVIDIA leftovers and removed them correctly.
    Last edited by TheDesertDragon; April 14th, 2009 at 05:12 PM.

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