> While I was out and about today, after doggy walk, I stopped in at a local > computer store that also sells surplus stuff. For $14.95 I picked up an AGP > 8x generic video board. > > Installed it, BIOS came up knowing it was AGP. Linux came up with proper > resolution. Sharp. Crisp. Then I ran the LinuxCNC Picker to use the > generic Parallel port configuration for steppers just like I always have. > > Most of the screen came up this time fitting inside the monitor area. And > then it stopped. Probably at the point where it would draw the LinuxCNC > G-Code image. In fact that area wasn't even black. And the computer > stopped. Mouse moves around. Keyboard dead. Even the DVD ROM drive eject > button doesn't work. Only exit is the reset button or one time the power > switch on the back of the power supply since the soft power off button wasn't > working either.
I had to remove graphics card to make my computer work. > Tried booting from the LiveCD with the same effect. > > System off. Installed system from LiveCD with new AGP card in place. No > better. Still locks up. Removed card. Rebooted. Comes up now as before > with incorrect resolution and LinuxCNC Picker doesn't run at all. Something > broke during reset or power off recovery. > > Installing updates to see if that recovers the LinuxCNC Picker. If not, I'll > do a new installation again. Need to find a different graphics card. I have > a PCIe but this board takes a PCIe 1x which is different. > > I'm thinking at this point it will be easier and less trouble to stay with > the Beagle until I have movable hardware. Just halfway. You use the Beagle or other similar for linuxcnc server and ordinary computer for user interface. I think the server side is in workable state but have not had enough time to care about the axis graphics display. Nicklas Karlsson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
