Symptom(s):

Cannot install the Intel(R) graphics driver (non-RPM version)

Error: "Kernel modules did not compile."

Dri.log file reports:

rm -f *.o *.ko dristat drmstat .depend .*.flags.*.d .*.cmd
make: *** No rule to make target 'gdg.ko'. Stop.

Solution:

Follow these steps to workaround this error:

1. Use a text editor (like pico) to modify all of the filenames in the /dripkg/drm/Makefile.linux file from *.o to *.ko

Note:  The dripkg folder is located where the Intel(R) graphics driver files were extracted.

2. Comment out the first instance of DRM_DEBUG in the /dripkg/drm/drm_vm.h file which will be 3 lines.

3. Install the Intel graphics driver. 

Note:  If you encounter the error message, "Removing old kernel module "agpgart"...ERROR", then reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

4. Modify the /etc/X11/XF86Config file to add a line for "Load   "dri"" to the "Module" section. 

Example:

Section "Module"
      Load     "glx"
      Load     "dbe"
      Load     "dri"
      Load     "extmod"
      Load     "freetype"
      Load     "v41"
      Load     "type1"
      Load     "speedo"
EndSection

5. Start X.

6. Verify driver installation using these commands:

glxinfo | grep rendering
      Note: Rendering should be "Yes."

tuxracer
      Note:  Game should play smoothly.

Operating System:

Linux*

This applies to:

Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller Intel® 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)