(EE) Failed to load module “fbdev” (module does not exist, 0)
How do I fix this problem on FreeBSD 10 amd64 based system?
You need to install the X.Org xf86-video-fbdev driver. This can be installed using either ports or binary package using the pkg command.
Fixing (EE) Failed to load module “fbdev” (module does not exist, 0) on a FreeBSD Xorg
Open the Terminal app and login as root user using su – command:
su -
Install the xf86-video-fbdev via the port
Type the following command:
# cd /usr/ports/x11-drivers/xf86-video-fbdev/
# make install clean
Install the xf86-video-fbdev via the binary package
Type the following command:
# pkg install x11-drivers/xf86-video-fbdev
OR
# pkg install xf86-video-fbdev
Sample outputs:
Updating repository catalogue The following 1 packages will be installed: Installing xf86-video-fbdev: 0.4.4_4 The installation will require 28 KB more space 11 KB to be downloaded Proceed with installing packages [y/N]: y xf86-video-fbdev-0.4.4_4.txz 100% 11KB 11.1KB/s 11.1KB/s 00:00 Checking integrity... done [1/1] Installing xf86-video-fbdev-0.4.4_4... done |
Test new Xorg config
First, create an Xorg config file:
# Xorg -configure
This will generate a file named /root/xorg.conf.new which attempts to load the proper drivers for the detected hardware. Next, test that the automatically generated configuration file works with the graphics hardware by typing:
# Xorg -config xorg.conf.new -retro
If the test is successful, copy the configuration file to /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
# cp xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf