Help File Library: Installing a Voodoo Banshee/Voodoo3 Card

This is written for the very new Linux user. I first installed Linux as a dual boot system with Win98 and Redhat. I didn't even know how to get to the floppy. Well with some help and head scratching I got it. This is how it is done.

If you have Windows installed log on to the net and download:
XFree86_3DFX-SVGA-3.3.3-5.i386.rpm
XFree86_3DFX-XF86Setup-3.3.3-5.i386.rpm

from http://glide.xxedgexx.com/3DfxRPMS_vb_glibc.html and put them on floppy disks, the files should fit on two disks. Then remove the floppy and boot up Linux.

When you first boot up Linux you will be at the CLI. Log in as root (don't start x!!!) then insert the floppy disk with the files you downloaded in Windows. Then type....

mount -t vfat /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy
cd /mnt/floppy
ls (you will see the rpm's)
rpm -U *.rpm (do this to both floppies)
cd/
XF86Setup

You will now find your banshee/Voodoo3 in the card listing. Pick your card and monitor ect. Then close XF86Setup and type.

startx

After you are done with that you can try to get the 3D part of the card going by going back to http://glide.xxedgexx.com/3DfxRPMS_vb_glibc.html and reading Daryll Strauss instructions. We all owe Daryll a big thank you for doing this for us! If you need help I will watch the message board but you should be able to get it on your own.