Re: Nvidia Geforce GT 520
On Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:41:21 +0100
Arno - <arno205@gmail.com> wrote:
> I wish to install Debian 6.0.3. (64 bit) on my PC. I have a Nvidia Geforce
> GT 520, which is not on the Debian Hardware compatibility list. I'm a new
> user and not familiar with Debian. I would be very grateful if you could
> give me clear, step by step instructions. The messages published about this
> topic are not understandable for a noviced like me. Sorry.
>
>
Thank you so much!
As I said Arno the Nvidia version 290 IS the correct driver for the GT520
I USE ONE.
You can either do several ways, from your earlier post you have download the
proprietary Nvidia driver.
this is easy to install BUT you will need to install it each time the kernel is
upgraded.
AND it will not install with the Xserver running, you have to turn gdm and X off
If you want to install it the debian way read this:-
http://wiki.debian.org/NvidiaGraphicsDrivers
If you want to install the nvidia way read this lifted from:-
Debian - NVIDIA drivers quick and easy tutorial about how to install NVIDIA drivers as simply as possible.
Prerequisites:
As a starting point, download the latest stable drivers.
Then you’ll need to install a few packages :
$ sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Debian Sarge users have to replace linux-headers with kernel-headers.
Installation:
First you’ll need to kill the X server. You can do that by switching to console
#3 : press CTRL-ALT-F3 simultaneously.
Once there, log in with your username and password.
Stop the graphical login manager :
$ sudo /etc/init.d/gdm3 stop
Then install the drivers :
$ cd <the directory the downloaded nvidia driver is in, normally Downloads/>
$ sudo sh Nvidia-linux-x86_64-209.10.run
and follow the installation process.
:-
But remember each time the kernel is upgraded to do the same again.
Is that plain enough ???
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Best wishes / 73
Richard Bown
e-mail: richard@g8jvm.com or richard.bown@blueyonder.co.uk
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