[x5nder]

I have a question: I am currently running XBMCbuntu v30 on my nVidia ION 330-setup. I just ordered a Fusion (AMD E-350) motherboard. Can I just swap these motherboards out and expect XBMCbuntu to boot like nothing has happened, or do I need to do a clean reinstall?

[wsnipex]

you will need to install the amd GFX driver(fglrx). You also might want to try the xvba branch as video hardware acceleration with vaapi does not work well on AMD.

[musv]

I have a question: I am currently running XBMCbuntu v30 on my nVidia ION 330-setup.

Good choice. Nvidia has the best supported driver on Linux. VDPau works like a charm (almost).

I just ordered a Fusion (AMD E-350) motherboard. Can I just swap these motherboards out and expect XBMCbuntu to boot like nothing has happened,

You have to deinstall the Nvidia-driver and to install the ATI driver (Catalyst). Furthermore you'll likely notice a higher CPU-Usage and a performance decrease due to the change from nvidia to ATI.

or do I need to do a clean reinstall?

I don't think so. You should consider afterwards to replace the fusion board by a solution with a nvidia graphics card, e.g. ION in order to get a better performance.

Have fun.

[janine123]

open the panel
unscrew the screws
remove the tray
remove the connector plate
ensure proper joining of wires and connectors




howtoinstallmotherboard.info

[.:B:.]

You have to deinstall the Nvidia-driver and to install the ATI driver (Catalyst). Furthermore you'll likely notice a higher CPU-Usage and a performance decrease due to the change from nvidia to ATI.

Mmmm... The sweet taste of FUD.

Anyway. Install the XvBA fork of Xbmc (you'll find a big topic on this very subforum, they have their own PPA). You should be set. I prefer the XvBA approach to VA-API.

Edit: the link is actually in wsnipex's signature .