FC5: problem with pci/e video card "ati rage theatre"

[Ric Moore]

On Mon, 2006-07-31 at 09:00 -0600, Robin Laing wrote:
> Joachim Backes wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > having running FC5 on an ASUS board A8R-MVP (no AGP, but PCI express). 
> > My video card
> > ATI Rage Theatre is not completely recognized (lcpci):
> > 
> > 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Unknown device 71c0
> > 01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc Unknown device 71e0,
> > 
> > and after calling system-config-display the video card is only 
> > configured for VESA mode.
> > 
> > Is there any depository for fitting drivers?
> > 
> > Any advice appreciated.
> > 
> > Regards
> > 
> > Joachim Backes
> > 
> As ATI provides drivers, check their site.  You may get one that works.
> 
> Also check Livna for an RPM.

I have yet to go wrong with the advice on this site. Nary a burp in the
barrel here:  Fedora Core 5 Installation Notes
My nVidea works pretty much flawlessly by using his advice, but be sure
to not skip over any step! I cut and paste line by line his procedures
and have yet to go wrong. Stanton is some sort of systems angel in my
book. Ric

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