fatal module not found - FATAL module not found

root@linuxfix:~/fatal_module_not_found$

fatal module not found

FATAL module not found

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Search for module

Find the correct module name:

find /lib/modules/$(uname -r) -name "*partial_name*"

modinfo module_name

lsmod | grep partial_name

Install missing modules

Install kernel modules package:

sudo apt install linux-modules-extra-$(uname -r)

sudo depmod -a

sudo modprobe module_name

Update initramfs

Rebuild initial ramdisk:

sudo update-initramfs -u

sudo dracut --force

sudo mkinitcpio -p linux

What is fatal module not found?

The kernel cannot load a required module, preventing hardware or functionality from working properly.

Common scenarios: Missing kernel modules, incorrect module names, or modules not compiled for current kernel version.

Common Causes

Module not installed
Wrong module name
Kernel version mismatch
Missing module dependencies
Corrupted module files

Debugging Tips

uname -r

ls /lib/modules/

dmesg | grep -i module

cat /proc/modules

Prevention

Keep kernel and modules in sync
Install complete kernel packages
Check module dependencies
Regular system updates

Additional Resources

Kernel Module Guide

Managing Linux kernel modules

kernel module driver hardware