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using+the+intel+arrandale+intel+graphics+media+accelerator+hd+with+ubuntu+9.10 [Thursday 18 of February, 2010 [04:54:16]] billg created |
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| When you try to install Ubuntu 9.10 using the Live CD you will likely get a blank screen. In this case you will need to boot with Safe graphics mode activated. To do this on the Live CD's boot menu press **F4** and select **Safe graphics mode**. | When you try to install Ubuntu 9.10 using the Live CD you will likely get a blank screen. In this case you will need to boot with Safe graphics mode activated. To do this on the Live CD's boot menu press **F4** and select **Safe graphics mode**. | ||
| ==== Experimental Packages ==== | ==== Experimental Packages ==== | ||
| - | In this guide we are forced to install experimental packages and kernel to get the Arrandale functioning. It's possible there may be some stability issues in doing this. | + | In this guide we are forced to install experimental packages and an updated kernel to get the Arrandale functioning. It's possible there may be some stability issues in doing this. |
| ===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
| - | You should run a full update for your installation of Ubuntu to ensure you have all the latest packages installed. | + | You should run a full update for your installation of Ubuntu to ensure you have all the latest packages installed before following this guide. |
| ===== Installing a newer kernel ===== | ===== Installing a newer kernel ===== | ||
| Ubuntu 9.10 uses the 2.6.31 kernel as standard but we actually need at least kernel 2.6.32 here. To install the updated kernel follow these steps: | Ubuntu 9.10 uses the 2.6.31 kernel as standard but we actually need at least kernel 2.6.32 here. To install the updated kernel follow these steps: | ||
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| **2.** Load up a terminal window if you are in the graphic interface. | **2.** Load up a terminal window if you are in the graphic interface. | ||
| - | **3.** Now enter the following commands (replacing **/path/to/** to the actual path you downloaded the above files to): | + | **3.** Now enter the following command (replacing **/path/to/** to the actual path you downloaded the above files to): |
| <code>sudo dpkg -i /path/to/linux-*deb</code> | <code>sudo dpkg -i /path/to/linux-*deb</code> | ||
| + | You may be asked for your password at this point, enter it to continue. | ||
| - | **4.** The kernel should now have installed. Restart your computer now and see if it is still working properly. | + | **4.** The kernel should now have been installed. Restart your computer now and see if it is still working properly. |
| ===== Updating Xorg ===== | ===== Updating Xorg ===== | ||
| The next step is to update Xorg to a version which supports the Arrandale chipset. Follow these steps: | The next step is to update Xorg to a version which supports the Arrandale chipset. Follow these steps: | ||
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| <code>sudo nano -w /etc/apt/sources.list</code> | <code>sudo nano -w /etc/apt/sources.list</code> | ||
| You may be asked for your password at this point, enter it to continue. | You may be asked for your password at this point, enter it to continue. | ||
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| **3.** Now add the following line to the bottom of this file: | **3.** Now add the following line to the bottom of this file: | ||
| <code>deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/xorg-edgers/ppa/ubuntu karmic main</code> | <code>deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/xorg-edgers/ppa/ubuntu karmic main</code> | ||
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| **5.** Now run the following two commands: | **5.** Now run the following two commands: | ||
| <code> | <code> | ||
| + | gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv 8844C542 | ||
| + | gpg --export --armor 8844C542 | sudo apt-key add - | ||
| sudo apt-get update | sudo apt-get update | ||
| sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade | sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade | ||
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| ===== Disabling Compiz (Optional) ==== | ===== Disabling Compiz (Optional) ==== | ||
| - | If you see strange graphic artifacts or poor performance with these new drivers it may be the case that you need to disable Compiz. Compiz uses the 3D portion of the graphics chip so disabling it will which the display to 2D. To do this go to the **System** menu, select **Preferences** and then select **Appearance**. In this new window select the **Visual Effects** tab, select **None** and then click **Close**. Compiz is now disabled. | + | If you see strange graphic artifacts or poor performance with these new drivers it may be the case that you need to disable Compiz. Compiz uses the 3D portion of the graphics chip so disabling it will switch the display to 2D. To do this go to the **System** menu, select **Preferences** and then select **Appearance**. In this new window select the **Visual Effects** tab, select **None** and then click **Close**. Compiz is now disabled. |