device = 'GT216M [GeForce GT 330M]' (laptop)
I'm using FreeBSD version 15.0-RELEASE-p10.
I'm trying to get the NVIDIA 340 drivers working.
I managed to get them installed but they don't work with X. As per the handbook:
docs.freebsd.org
"If requiring Nvidia drivers prior to 340, note that they do not support kernel modesetting, and thus they must be used with the legacy sc(4) console driver, and a x11/xorg-server version prior to 1.20."
Does this mean I cannot compile them from source?
I went around and around with various AI's trying to get the drivers installed, only to find out I have to compile them from source. I wasted a few hours with this. I'm stuck with a tiny screen and it's difficult to even use a web browser with it, LOL.
But now, I discover they won't work with 15's xorg-server. Do I still have the option to compile or is this binding on both pkg installed and compiled source for NVIDIA 340 drivers?
If I can compile, how do I proceed, ask AI again? If I can't compile, I'm stuck with nv.
$ glxgears
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Error: couldn't get an RGB, Double-buffered visual
I get GLX errors since it's not working. Some AI said I had to add "glx" into the xorg config file some say it doesn't matter. AI is so confusing!
I'm using FreeBSD version 15.0-RELEASE-p10.
I'm trying to get the NVIDIA 340 drivers working.
I managed to get them installed but they don't work with X. As per the handbook:
Chapter 5. The X Window System
This chapter describes how to install and configure the X Window System providing a graphical environment
"If requiring Nvidia drivers prior to 340, note that they do not support kernel modesetting, and thus they must be used with the legacy sc(4) console driver, and a x11/xorg-server version prior to 1.20."
Does this mean I cannot compile them from source?
I went around and around with various AI's trying to get the drivers installed, only to find out I have to compile them from source. I wasted a few hours with this. I'm stuck with a tiny screen and it's difficult to even use a web browser with it, LOL.
But now, I discover they won't work with 15's xorg-server. Do I still have the option to compile or is this binding on both pkg installed and compiled source for NVIDIA 340 drivers?
If I can compile, how do I proceed, ask AI again? If I can't compile, I'm stuck with nv.
$ glxgears
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Error: couldn't get an RGB, Double-buffered visual
I get GLX errors since it's not working. Some AI said I had to add "glx" into the xorg config file some say it doesn't matter. AI is so confusing!