Install AMD ATI proprietary fglrx driver in SolydXK Linux

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SolydX is a Debian based distribution with the Xfce desktop. It intends to be as light-weight as possible without giving up any of the expected functionality.

1. SolydX and SolydK are Debian based distributions with the Xfce and KDE desktop.
2. SolydXK aims to be simple in use, providing an environment that is both stable and secure.
3. SolydXK is an open source alternative for small businesses, non-profit organizations and home users.

Contents

• My experience with SolydXK
• Step by step guide to install proprietary fglrx driver in SolydXK Linux
• Step 1 – Disable Plymouth on boot
• Step 2 – Install Linux headers and recommended dependencies
• Step 3 – Install fglrx driver, ATIeventsd, AMD Controller and DKMS modules
• Step 4 – Test your installation and generate xorg.conf file
• Step 5 – Update grub.cfg file and reboot
• Step 6 – Run ATI Catalyst Control Center
• Conclusion
• Google+
• Related

My experience with SolydXK

I like XFCE desktop. I think I made it pretty clear in many of my previous posts. XFCE (or XFCE4) is lightweight, fast and simple. It is lightweight on system resources and when I use my Laptop, I prefer to use a lightweight distro. My primary OS is Kali Linux, but even with that, I always install XFCE (well my guides are all written in GNOME just because it makes readers slight less confused .. ermm.. ) but for personal use, I prefer XFCE.
SolydX is a Debian based lightweight distro that uses XFCE desktop. It is very slim and runs on lowest possible settings without compromising functionality. Solyd also got a KDE version namely Solydk.

After installing SolydX the first thing I experienced is overheating CPU. I’ve had it with pretty much every Linux distro on my crappy laptop running AMD Radeon HD 7500 graphics card (I have an Intel/ATI hybrid card). So naturally, I went around looking for instructions on how to install AMD ATI proprietary fglrx driver in Solydxk Linux. Unfortunately, I found lots of forums post but not a good solution (as I say Step by Step solution).
So here I am again, writing a guide on how to install AMD ATI proprietary fglrx driver except this time, it is for Solydx Linux.
In this guide I will refer Solydx as SolydXK or vice-versa as this guide would apply to both SolydX and SolydK.

Step by step guide to install proprietary fglrx driver in SolydXK Linux

Following instructions were tested on 64-bit SolydXK Linux running kernel version 3.14-2-amd64 kernel. I did a fresh install and installed AMD driver’s first. Individual user experiences might be slightly different.

NOTE: I use Linux as root user, so you need to use sudo in-front of every command.

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