[plug] Unloading rivafb module

[Phillip]

Don't you set your video card drivers in /etc/X11/xorg.conf ? Sorry
I'm a bit noob here to so I'm probably way off.

Section "Device"
    ...
    Driver     "nvidia"   # nvidia or nv
    ...
EndSection

Or maybe it's in /etc/modprobe.conf ?

Phillip.

On 5/9/05, rbowles <rfbowles at bigpond.com> wrote:
> Hi All
> I was wondering if anyone knows how to stop the kernel from loading up
> rivafb modules? When I try to do a fresh install of the nvidia drivers
> the nvidia-installer says that it will conflict with rivafb module. How
> can I eliminate this rivafb from being loaded up by the kernel?/ remove
> the module completly, as every time i want to use X i have to reinstall
> the NVidia drivers. i have tried looking for the module but i really
> dont have a clue as to where to start.
> I am running Ubuntu "Hoary" and my vid card is a GeForce FX 5200 256
> Meg  Card.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> Richard Bowles
> 
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