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I’m encountering an issue with VAAPI using the iHD driver on my system after a recent kernel update to 6.8.0-40-generic.
System Details:
- Kernel Version: 6.8.0-40-generic
- VAAPI Version: 1.14.0
- Driver in Use: intel-media-va-driver-non-free (iHD)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-13700
Issue:
Since the kernel update, running vainfo results in the following errors:
libva info: VA-API version 1.14.0
libva info: User environment variable requested driver 'iHD'
libva info: Trying to open /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so
libva info: Found init function __vaDriverInit_1_14
DRM_IOCTL_I915_GEM_APERTURE failed: Invalid argument
Assuming 131072kB available aperture size.
May lead to reduced performance or incorrect rendering.
get chip id failed: -1 [22]
param: 4, val: 0
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so init failed
libva info: va_openDriver() returns 18
vaInitialize failed with error code 18 (invalid parameter),exit
Everything was working fine before the update. The issue appears to be related to the i915 module not functioning properly with VAAPI.
What I've Tried:
- Reinstalled intel-media-va-driver-non-free.
- Verified the presence of /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so.
- Checked kernel logs and confirmed the issue started after the kernel update.
- Attempted using i965 as an alternative without success, but I prefer to use iHD.
Has anyone else encountered this issue with the latest kernel? Is there a known workaround or fix? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi aerosteon,
Thank you for posting in the community.
To further investigate this situation I want to set your expectation that I will be asking you some question to provide better assistance.
- Can you share to me what are you currently doing that requires you the VAAPI iHD Driver?
- Can you confirm if you are using desktop right now? If no, can you share if what system you are using right now?
- Can you tell me the exact intel-media-driver you are using?
- Also, what linux and version of linux you are currently using?
Also, to better understand your entire system information, please use the System Support Utility (SSU). This will generate a text file that compiles all your system information. You can follow this link for instructions and send the text file here. Help Guide for the Intel® System Support Utility
I will be looking forward hearing from you.
Best regards,
Dhanniel M.
Intel Customer Support Technician
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Hi aerosteon,
I hope you had the opportunity to review the question I posted. At your earliest convenience, please let me know so we can determine the best course of action to resolve this matter efficiently.
Best regards,
Dhanniel M.
Intel Customer Support Technician
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Hi aerosteon,
I have not heard back from you so I will close this thread. If you require a further assistance or other inquiry, please submit another thread as this one will no longer be monitored.
Best regards,
Dhanniel M.
Intel Customer Support Technician

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