;=============================================================================== ; The ReadMe of ASPEED Graphics Linux DRM Driver Deb Package ;=============================================================================== 1.Description: - Deb Package for ASPEED Graphics Linux DRM Driver 2.Support ASPEED Graphics Chipsets: - AST1100/1300/1400/2000/2050/2100/2150/2200/2300/2400/2500/2510/2530/2600 3.Update Sequences: - Debian: >> run "uname -r" to get the kernel version >> run "apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) >> select proper deb and run "dpkg -i ast-drm-linux3.16.deb" for example +++ if it is failed due to dependency issue ++++ run "apt-get -f install" and try again >> reboot - Ubuntu: >> run "uname -r" to get the kernel version >> disable "secure boot" in BIOS option >> select proper deb and run "dpkg -i ast-drm-linux4.15.deb" for example +++ if it is failed due to dependency issue ++++ run "apt-get -f install" and try again >> reboot 4.FAQ: - show "ast: loading out-of-tree modules taints kernel." >> it is normal becasue the patch module driver did not include the signature of the linux distribution - check the version of installed package >> run "dpkg -l | grep "ast-dkms" - DRM driver may not be enable. >> check /etc/default/grub or /etc/sysconfig/grub. Is there parament, "nomodeset", in GRUB_LINUX. >> if yes, remove "nomodeset", then rebuild grub menu: RHEL: In legacy bios. Execute cmd “grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg“ to generate grub.cfg. In UEFI mode, Execute cmd “grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/centos/grub.cfg“ to generate grub.cfg. Ubuntu: In legacy bios. Execute cmd “grub-mkconfig --output=/boot/grub/grub.cfg“ to generate grub.cfg. In UEFI mode Execute cmd “grub-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/ubuntu/grub.cfg“ to generate grub.cfg. - Check AST DRM driver has been update. >> Get driver version, check the version same with courrent version. +++ dmesg | grep drm - Get the connect status with physical monitor. >> Get the EDID from monitor. +++ cat /sys/class/drm/card0-VGA-1/edid | xxd >> Get the mode list from monitor. +++ cat /sys/class/drm/card0-VGA-1/modes - Get information of current distribution. +++ cat /etc/os-release 5.Contact Window: - aspeed_vga_support@aspeedtech.com