Hi shafi and list
If u are using i810 chipset (use lspci to find out whether ua re or
not), and a linux kernel below 2.2.16-3 (uname -r for knowing urs) then
using XF86Config or XF86Setup or Xconfigurator will be in vain. Either u
have to download the altest kernel from the link:
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-037-05.html
or u have to download the supported SVGA server from support.intel.com.
THe instructions on Intel site are pretty detailed and do work. I have
run X succesfully after i followed the isntructions. the document on
Intels site is called release_linux.pdf
i have attahched below what redhat has to say about the i810 chipset.
Have fun
Regards
Sachin Dole
http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/tips/i810.html
i82810 Memory Controller
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Due to issues relating to the intel i810 chipset you may need to
manually specify how much ram you have in your system. To see if this is
needed:
Run "cat /proc/meminfo".
total: used: free: shared: buffers: cached:
Mem: 64512000 63025152 1486848 39944192 4419584 18460672
Swap: 131563520 17346560 114216960
MemTotal: 63000 kB
MemFree: 1452 kB
MemShared: 39008 kB
Buffers: 4316 kB
Cached: 18028 kB
SwapTotal: 128480 kB
SwapFree: 111540 kB
If "MemTotal" is not within a few mega bytes of the amount of ram
installed, continue to the next step.
Edit "/etc/lilo.conf"
Find the section relating to your kernel image.
boot=/dev/hda
map=/boot/map
install=/boot/boot.b
prompt
timeout=50
default=linux
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.12-20
label=linux
vga=791
initrd=/boot/initrd-2.2.12-20.img
read-only
root=/dev/hda6
Add append="mem=[total amount of ram(in MB) - 1]M" to the bottom of the
image section.
boot=/dev/hda
map=/boot/map
install=/boot/boot.b
prompt
timeout=50
default=linux
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.12-20
label=linux
vga=791
initrd=/boot/initrd-2.2.12-20.img
read-only
root=/dev/hda6
append="mem=127M"
Run /sbin/lilo.
Added linux *
Reboot the machine.
When the machine comes back up, check the amount of system ram available
to the OS by repeating Step 1. Ram allocation is complete when the
amount of "MemTotal" is within a few mega bytes of actual system ram. If
"MemTotal" is not within a few mega bytes of actual system ram, repeats
steps 3-7.
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i82810 Graphics Controller
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Unfortunately the kernel module that will allow the intel i810 to run
graphics under Red Hat Linux was not included on the retail shipping
version of Red Hat Linux 6.2. The agpgart module is required to run X
under Red Hat Linux 6.2 as there is no dedicated video memory on an
intel i810. To enable graphics on the intel i810 under Red Hat Linux
6.2:
Go to http://www.redhat.com/errata to download the latest kernel. (See
errata pages for proper installation of errata kernels.)
Verify that the agpgart module is available. Run ls /lib/modules/`uname
-r`/misc/agpgart.o.
Verify that the correct amount of system ram is available within the OS.
(See i82810 Memory Controller above.)
Run Xconfigurator.
Select "4096" as the amount of video ram when asked.
Xconfigurator should proceed as normal.
NOTE: The i82810-DC100 chipset contains 4MB of video cache RAM. This
cache ram is not utilized by the X server as it is usually slower to
access versus the main system ram through the agpgart module. As such
this chipset will still require the agpgart module.
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intel i82801 ATA/66 Controller
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The ATA/66 portion of the IDE controller built into the intel i82801 is
not supported under Red Hat Linux 6.2. Better performance can be
obtained over the default installation by enabling DMA and 32-bit IDE
transfers. To do this use /sbin/hdparm on each of the drives that fully
support these modes.
EXAMPLE:
hdparm -c1 -d1 /dev/hda
Would enable 32-bit and DMA on the Primary Master Hard Drive.
WARNING!
Enabling 32-bit and/or DMA IDE transfers is done AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Enabling these features on hardware that does not fully support these
modes can cause system lock-ups, hang-ups and possible loss of data.
Also note that with these modes enabled the system will be more
susceptible to power issues as some data may only be residing in RAM
when a power issue occurs. It is therefore recommended that a UPS be
attached to the system before enabling these modes.
* This is not supported or guaranteed by Red Hat, Inc.
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intel i82801 AC'97 Controller
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The AC'97 controller built into the intel i82801 is not supported under
Red Hat Linux 6.2. For supported sound an additional audio controller is
required. See the Hardware Compatibility List for suggestions. The
alternative to this is the Alsa Project
* This method is not supported by Red Hat, Inc.
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intel i82801 USB Controller
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The USB controller is not specifically supported under Red Hat Linux
6.2, however it is possible to utilize some legacy like devices using
the BIOS as the translator. An example of this is a USB Keyboard or
Mouse. If the BIOS support it, these items can be translated into
standard PS/2 calls and will function using the PS/2 support build into
the OS. If the BIOS does not have this ability the USB ports will not be
functional under Red Hat Linux 6.2.
* This is not supported by Red Hat, Inc.
A Shafi Mani wrote:
>
> Hi ,
>
> I have tried a lot with the XF86Setup and XF86Config but with no success. I
> tried the xinit command and it is giving me videoram as only 64K. I guess this
> is the problem. Is there anyway i can increase this to manybe 4MB.
>
> Regards,
> shafi
> Sachin Dole wrote:
>
> > hi
> >
> > I had a simliar problem. I was able to run X in 1024x768 resolution in
> > 24 bit depth... The document on support.intel.com is pretty OK and i
> > didnt have to do any extra tweakings. as for 1024 x 768, just set the
> > modes in XF86Config. Alternatively, use XF86Setup. And in my opinion,
> > theres no need of Videeo Ram with 810/815 chipset coz the v ram is
> > allocated in the main ram. U can verify this in the stdout of xinit. try
> > redirecting the output of xinit to a file and see what the file says.
> >
> > Sachin Dole
> >
> > Indraneel Majumdar wrote:
> > >
> > > On Thu, 24 Aug 2000, A Shafi Mani wrote:
> > >
> > > > the resolution is not that good. Can i in any way increase the
> > > > resolution to 24bit and at 1024x768 mode. Please advice on this.
> > > >
> > >
> > > How much video memory do you have? Is it atleast 1024x768x24 bits
> > > (2304KB)?
> > >
> > > \Indraneel
> > >
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