Configuration of GeForce3-chipset-based graphic cards

Support knowledgebase (nvidia_geforce3)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.2

Symptom

Starting an OpenGL program fails and you receive the following error message:

OpenGL GLX Extension not supported by display :0.0

Cause

A missing entry for the "GeForce 3" chipset in the X11 database.

Solution

Please update the packages "sax2" and "hwinfo" using the "YaST Online Update (YOU)".

After updating "XFree86" 4.x has to be reconfigured by starting "SaX2" from your graphical desktop. Please enter the 'root' password when asked and answer the question for 3D support with "yes".

Afterwards select "Change existing configuration" and confirm the selection by pressing the button "Next". Within the dialogue "Graphics Device Setup" please select the button "Load 3D Modules" and the module "glx".

Now finish the reconfiguration by pressing "Next" and "Finish". Please select "Server Setup" to test the new configuration. If the card was configured successfully, please save the changes by pressing "Save Configuration" and restart your X server.

"SaX2" may want to exchange the "Dummy nVidia packages" with the current packages, which can be downloaded either by using "YOU" or manually by downloading from the nVidia ftp server.

Please notice: Our support team won't be able to help in case of occuring error messages concerning the nVidia module. In this case please contact linux-bugs@nvidia.com.
Keywords: NVIDIA, GEFORCE3, GEFORCE, GFORCE, 3D, XFREE86, X, 4.0, UPDATE, GLX

Categories: XFree86 , Graphic cards

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