On 4/19/02 11:47 PM, "Stew Benedict" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Apr 2002 14:33:33 +0100 > Colin Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> >> At text install there wasn't a listing of my monitor (apple 15in flat >> screen 1024x768, dpi 72x72). I didn't know what to pick so i tried a >> generic one. After install x didnt start and i was left with the choice >> to login to terminal. When trying startx i got a flicker and this >> >> (EE) r128 (0): no DFPz >> FBIOPUT_VSCRREENFO invalid argument >> >> >> fatal server error >> >> addserver/screenlink x server >> >> or something very close to that. >> What can i try? i really need help with this >> Colin >> >> >> > > There are only listing for monitors folks have given me specs for. > Essentially I need resoultion and horz and vertical ranges. > > You could try backing down to "fbdev" instead of r128 in /etcX11/Xf86Config-4, > and see if that does anything for you. I'm not familar with those messages > above, but it almost looks like X is asking the display for capabilities and > not liking the answer. > > Stew Benedict > Ok stew, remember I'm a nubie so I need to know a few things. Firstly the exact monitor I have is a Apple Studio Display 15, and it runs up to 1024x768. The res (DPI) is72x72. > You could try backing down to "fbdev" instead of r128 in /etcX11/Xf86Config-4, > and see if that does anything for you. I'm not familar with those messages > above, but it almost looks like X is asking the display for capabilities and > not liking the answer How do I edit XF86Config-4 from within the terminal. I can navigate through the file system ok, but don't know how to edit a particular file from with in it. (I know I should). Also someone just wanting to try ML wouldn't know what to do if they where new to it. There are more of these apple monitors sold with pre silver G4s than any others. But any help is appreciated Thanks
