radeonHD available for download

[koolmanoncampus]

http://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/driver/xf86-video-radeonhd/

is now accessible to the public.

you can download it with:
git clone git://anongit.freedesktop.org/xorg/driver/xf86-video-radeonhd


$ ./autogen.sh --prefix=/usr
$ make
# make install


That code built on my system without error. Haven't had a chance to try it; I am in the middle of some CS homework; and will try it after.

You'll also need install the build dependencies. (xorg-sdk definitely)

[koolmanoncampus]

It doesn't look like all chipsets are supported yet. If you chipset isn't a certain one the driver throws an X error and stops the server startup.

The Mobility X1300 isn't supported. Looking at ati_id.c there are 4 different PCI Ids for such a card; not sure which mine is. If someone knows how to get that it'd be appreciated.

Also it mentions a mailing list; anyone know where that mailing list is and where to subscribe?

[mile]

it doesn't work on my mobility x1600

I can paste Xorg.log if it helps

[yoshi314]

i'll wait two weeks and try it out.

[robin1979]

Also it mentions a mailing list; anyone know where that mailing list is and where to subscribe?

radeonhd@opensuse.org
and/or:
http://bugs.freedesktop.org (radeonhd component)

[libv]

It doesn't look like all chipsets are supported yet. If you chipset isn't a certain one the driver throws an X error and stops the server startup.

The Mobility X1300 isn't supported. Looking at ati_id.c there are 4 different PCI Ids for such a card; not sure which mine is. If someone knows how to get that it'd be appreciated.

Also it mentions a mailing list; anyone know where that mailing list is and where to subscribe?

It is not the chipset which isn't supported, it is the card which isn't supported. We need to carry around card specific information such as the connector layout. Sadly atombios provides insufficient information.

[libv]

it doesn't work on my mobility x1600

I can paste Xorg.log if it helps

radeonhd@opensuse.org please :)

There might be some delay, as many people need to see their cards supported.

[libv]

i'll wait two weeks and try it out.

Try now, your card will only get support after someone reports it.

[koolmanoncampus]

It is not the chipset which isn't supported, it is the card which isn't supported. We need to carry around card specific information such as the connector layout. Sadly atombios provides insufficient information.

K.. I misread the xlog error; sorry for the confusion.

I sent in my xorg log nontheless.

[maggot_brain]

It is not the chipset which isn't supported, it is the card which isn't supported. We need to carry around card specific information such as the connector layout. Sadly atombios provides insufficient information.

So will the RadeonHD driver actually support the R500 (520 etc) series of cards as well? It seems like only R600 support is being worked on. If it will what can a non-programmer like me to do help? I have a Mobility X1400.

[koolmanoncampus]

Wow... Nice work so far guys!

I added my card to the id list and got a screen up on the lvds display(the lcd connected on the vga port was garbled, but w/e).

I was impressed with the 2d performance. I am looking forward to seeing where this driver goes in the coming future.

[Russ]

Try now, your card will only get support after someone reports it.

What information do we need to post? I have an Acer Ferrari 5000 and I'm currently using the avivo driver.

[yoshi314]

Try now, your card will only get support after someone reports it.

/me goes off to take out his x300 and put in his x1300....again.

[robin1979]

Mailing list archives:
http://lists.opensuse.org/radeonhd/2007-09/

[fastio]

Hi,
Does these drivers support my radeon x700 mobility? I have a MSI m635 laptop. Thanks.

[Michael]

Hi,
Does these drivers support my radeon x700 mobility? I have a MSI m635 laptop. Thanks.

No, that is of R400 generation. However, it should be supported by the current Radeon driver.

[fastio]

No, that is of R400 generation. However, it should be supported by the current Radeon driver.

Thanks for the answer. Yes, at the moment I'm using the current ati radeon driver, but I'm looking for one the provides support for directx9 on Wine. Does it exists already?

[yoshi314]

Thanks for the answer. Yes, at the moment I'm using the current ati radeon driver, but I'm looking for one the provides support for directx9 on Wine. Does it exists already?does wine support dx9?

what does linux driver have in common with directx, on linux?

[fastio]

From what I have read, I think that Wine can support dx9, but only on nvidia cards. About the driver in linux, you're right, it doesn't have nothing to do about. For what I'm looking, it is a problem with wine.

[klaus]

Someone plz tell everyone what is needed for improvements for this driver, I mean what can other users, rather than developers provide the developers to help them take off?
xorg.0.log, etc?

[bridgman]

Libv will probably have more suggestions, but the most important things IMO are providing good, useable feedback and trying to minimize the amount of developer time required to track down problems :

- pick up the latest driver on a regular basis and try it out

- if you find problems, try to find where the change was introduced before filing a bug or email, ie if there were 40 changes since the last time you tested go back 20 and see if the problem is there, then back or forwards 10, 5, 2 etc.. until you find the offending commit

- where possible, try to eliminate configuration issues before filing bugs or emailing the support list. Right now this isn't a big deal because the driver is relatively simple (ie just user mode, no drm etc...) but as more features are added install and config issues will become part of the challenge just like with a proprietary driver

- exercise the new features as they are introduced, but try to think and provide feedback more like a good tester than a demanding user

- if there are multiple drivers offering support for your product, treat it as an opportunity to identify the good parts and approaches from each so that eventually all the best parts can end up available in one driver; don't treat it like a friday night cage match

- try to understand and appreciate the long hours these guys are working. If you have any doubts, go look at the IRC logs.

[yoshi314]

conntest output, X logs, lspci output. sometimes a copy of videocard bios is needed.