How to Install AMD Open Source Drivers on Void Linux

GNU/Linux Void Installing AMD Open Source Drivers Guide

How to install the official AMDGPU open-source graphics drivers on Void Linux – step-by-step for AMD/ATI GPUs using the XBPS package manager.

These drivers use the AMDGPU kernel module and the Mesa 3D stack to support modern Radeon cards on Void.

1. 1. Update Your System

   First, sync and upgrade all packages:

   sudo xbps-install -Syu

2. 2. Install the AMDGPU Driver Stack

   Install the kernel module, firmware, X11 driver, and Mesa libraries:

   sudo xbps-install -y linux-amd64 linux-firmware xf86-video-amdgpu mesa mesa-dri mesa-vulkan-intel mesa-vulkan-radeon

   – For 32-bit support, replace linux-amd64 with linux-x86 and add any lib32-* Mesa packages as needed.

3. 3. (Optional) Install Diagnostic Tools

   To verify OpenGL and Vulkan functionality:

   sudo xbps-install -y mesa-demos vulkan-tools

4. 4. Verify the Installation

   Check that the AMDGPU module is loaded:

   lsmod | grep amdgpu

   Test OpenGL rendering:

   glxinfo | grep "OpenGL renderer"

   Test Vulkan support:

   vulkaninfo | grep "apiVersion"

That’s it! You now have the AMD open-source graphics drivers installed on your Void Linux system.