How do i check if the Graphic drivers are installed correclty

Question

I have followed the following link :-

http://www.upubuntu.com/2012/03/how-to-install-ati-amd-catalyst-122.html

to install the amd graphic drivers on my HP laptop. Just wanted to confirm if they are installed correctly.

Thanks Ankit

Answer 1

run konsole or other terminal app, type "glxinfo" (without quotes) and press enter. Scroll to the top of the output and find "client glx vendor string:" if there is no mesa or SGI, you have won. Or... just reboot and run Catalyst control panel.

Answer 2

From the Wiki for the AMD Linux Driver verifying page

Run this command in terminal

 fglrxinfo

for example it will show something like

display: :0.0  screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: Radeon X1600 Series
OpenGL version string: 2.1.7415 Release

Answer 3

sudo lshw -c video and check for "driver="