-------- Original-Nachricht -------- > Datum: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:35:06 +0100 > Von: Xavier Bachelot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > An: Buchner Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > CC: [email protected] > Betreff: Re: [Openchrome-users] openchrome - epia SN18000G - resolution > problems
> Buchner Michael wrote: > > Buchner Michael wrote: > >> Xavier Bachelot wrote: > >>> Buchner Michael wrote: > >>>> Hi there, > >>>> > >>>> I've a problem with the setup mentioned in the topic and I'm running > >>>> out of ideas ;( Maybe one of you can help me or at least give me > >>>> some hints what to do ... > >>>> > >>>> Well as you can imagine I'm using openchrome as driver for my > >>>> graphics card. My Mainboard is the via epia SN18000G vith VIA VT8251 > >>>> South Bridge and CN896 North Bridge. > >>>> > (http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherboard_id=550) > > >>>> > >>>> I've played a lot to get Xorg running a now it basically is, BUT > >>>> with some problems. i want to connect my LCD TV Screen to be used as > >>>> monitor. The TV's user manual says that the resolution is 1366x768 > >>>> with 60Hz. > >>>> within the xorg log file I can see this: > >>>> (**) CHROME(0): *Mode "1280x720": 59.4 MHz (scaled from 0.0 MHz), > >>>> 37.9 kHz, 50.1 > >>>> Hz > >>>> (II) CHROME(0): Modeline "1280x720" 59.42 1280 1312 1536 1568 > >>>> 720 735 741 75 > >>>> 7 > >>>> which is the supported resolution according to edid (?) > >>>> > >>>> If I use the modeline manually (or another one for [EMAIL PROTECTED]) > >>>> the > >>>> resolution is ok but I get some kind of flickering. If I don't use > >>>> any modeline the resolution is at 1280x720 according to xvidtune but > >>>> the picture is not fitting the monitor. it seems to feel that my > >>>> screen is bigger in either direction as it actually is. but there is > >>>> no flickering ... > >>>> > >>>> I also should mention that I need to use the > >>>> Option "DDC" "false" > >>>> within the Screen Section of xorg.conf. Otherwise I only get > 1024x768. > >>>> > >>>> I really can't remember what I've already tried ... way too much ;) > >>>> Does anyone have any idea? > >>>> > >>>> Thanks a lot > >>>> > >>> How is your TV connected to the board ? > >>> Please post your xorg conf and xorg log (compressed). My bet would be > >>> either you are using Option "VBEModes" either you are using Option > >>> "ActiveDevice" "LCD". > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> Xavier > >>> > >> Hi, > >> > >> TV is connected via VGA cable. I've used both settings during my > >> experiments with xorg, but right now it's not included anymore. It's > >> now stripped down to a very basic and simple xorg.conf (see attached) > >> > >> thanks > >> > > > does anyone have some hints for me? ;) > > The conf looks good. > How did you generate your modeline ? I suggest using cvt. > Did you try with a reduced blanking modeline ? ( This needs an > additional option in the xorg conf, something like "ReduceAllowed", > serach the mailing lists' archives). > Did you try with 1366x768 ? 1366x768 with reduced blanking ? > > Regards, > Xavier > > hi, yeah I did try with 1366x768 but not with reduced blanking ... will try this tonight when I'm back home. thanks -- Der GMX SmartSurfer hilft bis zu 70% Ihrer Onlinekosten zu sparen! Ideal für Modem und ISDN: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/smartsurfer _______________________________________________ openchrome-users mailing list [email protected] http://wiki.openchrome.org/mailman/listinfo/openchrome-users Main page: http://www.openchrome.org Wiki: http://wiki.openchrome.org User Forum: http://wiki.openchrome.org/tikiwiki/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=1
