TITLE: ATI Graphics Drivers for x86 Linux Workstations

VERSION: 6.8.0_8.12-2 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the ATI Accelerated Graphics Driver for the listed x86 
Linux workstations and operating systems.
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30807
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 7, 2005
CATEGORY: Driver - Graphics - ATI
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models
HP Workstation xw4200: All Models
HP Workstation xw6200: All Models
HP Workstation xw8200: All Models

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
ATI FireGL V3100
ATI FireGL V5100

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
RH Ent Linux 4 (x86)

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Provides support for ATI FireGL V3100 and ATI FireGL V5100 PCI-Express Cards 
with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 4 Operating System.

PREREQUISITES: 
NOTE: This driver package only supports XOrg 6.8.x (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 
Workstation 4).

HOW TO USE: 
NOTE: To perform this installation, you must be the ROOT user with no X-server 
running (init 3).

1. To check for existing 'fglrx_...' packages, at prompt type: 
'rpm -qa | grep fgl'

2. To check for packages starting with ''fire'', at the prompt type:
'rpm -qa | grep fire'

3. Remove any previous package, for example, at the prompt type: 
'rpm -e fireglrx'

4. To install the new package, at the prompt type: 
'rpm -ivh fireglrx-xxx.rpm'

NOTE: Step 4 installs the package file onto the system, but does not configure 
the new driver. To configure the driver, continue with Step 5.

5. To configure the new package, execute the script by using the following 
command: 
'/opt/hp/graphics/ati/configure'

NOTE: Step 5 places/builds and configures the ATI accelerated graphics module. 
It also moves aside any current XF86Config-4 or xorg.conf file and puts a 
standard ATI file in place. 

For more information, known issues, advanced installation options, and example 
X configuration files and options, refer to the documentation provided in this 
package at: '/opt/hp/graphics/ati/'.



Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.