Hi, Shane,
I don't know about RedHat, but I guess it's the same with all
distributions. First of all, you've got to install the XF86_S3 server.
Assuming that you've already done that, next thing you've got to do is
change the simbolic link (/var/X11R6/bin/X) so that it'll point to
/usr/X11R6/bin/XF86_S3 (I guess this is also done by xf86config). I've
got the same video card, and I'm using it without specifing and DAC
type...
"Xvidtune" should be run under X, not from the console...
Have fun,
bogdan
On Wed, 13 Jan 1999, Shane McKeown wrote:
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> Hi Everyone
>
> Big problem. I am having trouble with X windows. I
> have installed Red Hat 4.1 recently and ran xf86config
> to set up X windows. I did not know my monitor horizontal and vertical refresh
>rates so I guessed.
> I have an S3 Trio64V2+ 1MB PCI graphics card which I do not know any settings for
>RAMDAC,etc.
> During my installation process I choose the SVGA server not knowing that I needed
>the S3 server ( at least I think thats the server I need!).
> First question:
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> How do I change the link to point to XF86_S3 instead of XF86_SVGA?
>
> I have also tried to run XF86Setup but I keep getting the response:
> XF86Setup: Command not found.
>
> Why is this?
>
> When I try to run xvidtune I get this error:
> Error: Can't open display:
>
> Can anyone explain this error?
>
> When I run startx X windows will load but in a resolution of 320*200.
> When I try and run an application such as EditRes X windows closes down and I don't
>know why this is happening.
> I have included a file called startx which shows what happens from the point where I
>start until the GUI closes. Has anyone any idea as to what my problem is?
>
> I have also included another attachment which is my current xf86config setup. Maybe
>somebody will look at it and spot where I am going wrong.
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