TITLE: NVIDIA Graphics Driver (AMD64/EM64T) for Linux Workstations

VERSION: 7167 Rev. 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the NVIDIA (AMD64/EM64T) accelerated graphics driver for 
the listed workstation models and Linux operating systems.
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30073
SUPERSEDES: SP29950
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2005
CATEGORY: Driver - Graphics - Nvidia
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Workstation xw4200: All Models
HP Workstation xw6200: All Models
HP Workstation xw8200: All Models
HP Workstation xw9300: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
RH Ent Linux 3 (AMD64/EM64T)

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Improves driver robustness on the HP xw9300 Workstation.
- Improves OpenGL workstation performance.


FIXES: 
- Fixes potential installation issue that occurred with SoftPaq Number 
SP29950.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

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

1. To check for existing NVIDIA packages, at the prompt type: 
'rpm -qa | grep nv'

2. Remove any previous package. For example, at the prompt type: 
'rpm -e nvidia-6634-1.2.x86_64.rpm'

3. To install the new package, at the prompt type:
'rpm -ivh nvidia-6633-1.4.x86_64.rpm'

NOTE: The previous steps install the package file on the workstation, but they 
do not configure the new driver. 

4. Configure the new package by executing the following script: 
'/opt/hp/graphics/nvidia/configure'

NOTE: Step 4 places/builds and configures the NVIDIA accelerated graphics 
module. It also moves any current XF86Config file aside and puts a standard 
NVIDIA file in place. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Refer to the documentation provided in 
'/opt/hp/graphics/nvidia' for more information about this package, advanced 
installation options, and more sample XF86Configuration files and options.



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