Hi Lionel, Yes, I was able to generate a reasonable file using XFree86 -configure. The test they use also seems to have its problems. The change I had to make to the the file generated by XFree86 -configure was to remove all but one 1024x768 mode in any color depth and then set the default color depth. For some reason, the 1024x768 mode must be the first one listed for it to work. If it is the second one listed, even with all other params the same, it misbehaves. I can't seem to get any other resolutions to work. I wondered if you could suggest what else might have to be added, or what tools to look at, to get a lower resolution mode to work. I see there are no mode lines in the generated file, and I wondered if I somehow have to do something about that. The symptom when a resolution doesn't work is that various parts of the screen show up in the wrong place, and it seems like I can "pan" the entire bit map, as if it were much bigger than the size of the display. It would be great to understand a little more about how to zero in on proper settings, as so far my whole process has been trial and error based on a few guesses from looking at config files I've found on the web.
Thanks, Bill Wraith Lionel Lecoq wrote: > Hi Bill, > I always reverse the two arguments (knowing it I "corrected" my -for once correct- >command...), I > was not on my box... > As to Xconfigurator, I NEVER test the monitor after experiencing the same thing as >you did many > times: it is not really necessary. I also did read someplace that one should let >good alone and > not test it... (to be fair to RH, I did test it once or twice with success -evening >late when I > don't control my finger too well anymore and accept the test) > Most people prefer XFree86 -configure to Xconfigurator (also Xconfigurator is RH >specific I > believe). One of the salient differences between the two programs is that XFree86 >creates > /root/XF86Config.new which you must then rename and move to /etc/X11. Xconfigurator >creates both > XF86Config and XF86Config-4 and put them in /etc/X11 i.e. you MUST backup if you >have a > functioning config. > Good luck > Lionel > > --- Bill Wraith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Lionel, > > > > Please note that the ln -s command should have the last two params reversed, just >in case > > someone > > else sees the directions below. > > > > Thanks for this advice. I made the change and got it to work. However, I did have >one problem. > > When > > I ran Xconfigurator, it kept switching the link right back to XF86_SVGA. However, >if I don't run > > Xconfigurator, it seems to load up version 4, and somehow, the XF86Config-4 had >the right stuff > > in > > it, in particular the reference to s3virge driver in device section. I wonder if >Xconfigurator > > created a "suggested" version 4 config, even though it insisted on putting the >3.3.6 link in > > etc/X11/X. > > > > I tried using Xconfigurator --preferxf4, which does seem to leave the link in >place, but it > > hangs > > during the monitor test after painting the gray screen with the large "x" cursor >in the center. > > It > > doesn't ever seem to get to the point where it puts up the finer resolution >window, asking if > > you > > can see it. Nevertheless, the file it generates does seem to work with an xstart. >I find this > > pretty > > strange and wondered if you could give me any clues about how to make >Xconfigurator work. > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of > your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com > or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Newbie mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie _______________________________________________ Newbie mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie
