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Amd HD 6850M, Acer 7750G driver issues

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I have the configuration mentioned in the title.

To name the exact problem :

I wanted to be a full Linux convert from windows. Bought very fast laptop but did not check graphics compatibility. Now after installing the proprietary driver from ati (amd) on Ubuntu 10.10 gives me "not supported" watermark on the right bottom. After checking some forums (google is your best friend) I discovered that my lap has 2 graphic cards, amd hd 6850m and intel hd3000 as secondary.

Also, after installing this driver It slows down my graphics (so slower as with the default open source).

My question:

Is there any way to unleash the potential of my graphics with this proprietary driver?

Is using the open source drivers the only option?

I don't think the actual ati graphic card is used, but the intel3000 by mistake.

PS: Natty gives no better results

Edit 15.12.2011 : It works, it works !!! I`m so happy :)

Installed build-essential

Downloaded the newest catalyst from amd site

Ran install sudo sh Amd...xxx.sh

Restart

I guess also the install is better to do BEFORE installing pae kernel. Thank you guys

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answered 2 Years ago amelican · Accepted Answer

I'm happy to tell you that the Catalyst 11.9 is in the Ubuntu respos!
Now, you can just install it by the "colsed source drivers" managger.

Note: It's important, that you'll need a clean install! That means must not any previos versions of catalyst is installed, or were installed on your system since the last full install. Pleas also note, that you have to install the post-upgrade version of catalyst, and only this version. It's also notable that the managger will tell you that "installation failed, please see jockey.log" but do nothing, reboot your system, and everything will work fine.