Installing CUDA capable driver for Quadro FX 5800

I am trying to install a CUDA capable driver on 64-bit ubuntu 8.04 with an LCD monitor connected to a Quadro FX 5800. I’ve tried it with different LCD monitors (Samsung SyncMaster 245BW, Samsung SyncMaster 206BW, and a Dell monitor), but they are unable to sync with the Quadro. When I connect a CRT to the Quadro, it works fine.

Here’s what I’ve done:

  • add DISABLED_MODULES=“nv” to /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common

  • /etc/init.d/gdm stop

  • install NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-180.22-pkg2.run

  • /etc/init.d/gdm start

The computer hangs here and tries to go into Low Graphics Mode

I’ve tried modifying the xorg.conf, but it hasn’t worked so far. I don’t know what I need to have in that file for my configuration.

nvida-xconfig provides me with the following /etc/X11/xorg.conf:

I’ve tried changing it to:

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks in advance.

Ruka

The display works now.
I think what I did was:

  • remove all nvidia related drivers/modules
  • uninstall glx
  • connect the monitor to the bottom VGI

[url=“http://www3.pny.com/QuadroPDFs/NVQFX4800-5800SDI_UG_v10.pdf”]http://www3.pny.com/QuadroPDFs/NVQFX4800-5800SDI_UG_v10.pdf[/url]
talks about a lot of this.