Re: green monitor functions for the console?
I have this in a file called `/etc/rc.boot/consoledpms': #!/bin/sh setterm -blank 15 -powersave powerdown I couldn't get it to do anything other than 'suspend' on the console, and 'off' in X... probably depends on your videocard and monitor. -thomas On Thu, 30 Apr 1998, Paul Miller wrote: > From: Paul Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Debian User > Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 07:05:48 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: green monitor functions for the console? > > > Is there a program, similar to xset, that can set the green monitor > functions for the console? I'd like my monitor to turn off after a > certain amount of inactivity. > > Thanks > -Paul -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Green monitor functions
On 1 Sep 1997, Gilbert Laycock wrote: > Is there any way to configure this outside of X? > > I know about > setterm blank n > which is fine as far as it goes, but I think it only blanks the screen > rather than using the more advanced power saving features. You have to modify /usr/src/linux/drivers/char/vesa_blank.c and modify the line #define DEFAULT_VESA_BLANKING_MODE VESA_NO_BLANKING in #define DEFAULT_VESA_BLANKING_MODE VESA_POWERDOWN and recompile the kernel. Ciao -- Dalla Silvestra Michele Other info: finger://[EMAIL PROTECTED] Key fingerprint = 68 02 A9 C7 FB 05 9E 9C C7 B6 4A 13 61 25 5B 43 -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
On Mon, 1 Sep 1997, Tommy Lakofski wrote: > On 1 Sep 1997, Gilbert Laycock wrote: > > I know about > > setterm blank n > > which is fine as far as it goes, but I think it only blanks the screen > > rather than using the more advanced power saving features. > > Some monitors are smart enough to switch off when they've got no signal (I > used to have a CTX 1765GM which did this). Some are less smart and say > things like 'NO SIGNAL', and stay powered up unless they receive the VESA > blanking signals. Try setterm -blank n -powersave on This will, if your hardware supports it, put the monitor into 'suspend' mode. I don't know how to let it go into 'off' mode. Remco -- System Error, hit any user to continue -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
On 1 Sep 1997, Gilbert Laycock wrote: > I know about > setterm blank n > which is fine as far as it goes, but I think it only blanks the screen > rather than using the more advanced power saving features. Some monitors are smart enough to switch off when they've got no signal (I used to have a CTX 1765GM which did this). Some are less smart and say things like 'NO SIGNAL', and stay powered up unless they receive the VESA blanking signals. TL -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
> Remco Blaakmeer writes: [How do you use the monitor's energy saving features?] > > In fact, you can configure the whole thing in /etc/XF86Config. > > Some lines from mine are: > > Section "Screen" > > Driver "accel" > > Device "S3_868" > > BlankTime 15 > > SuspendTime 20 > > OffTime 30 Is there any way to configure this outside of X? I know about setterm blank n which is fine as far as it goes, but I think it only blanks the screen rather than using the more advanced power saving features. -- Gilbert Laycock email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maths and Computer Science, http://www.mcs.le.ac.uk/~glaycock Leicester Universityphone: (+44) 116 252 3902 -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
On Tue, 26 Aug 1997, Joey Hess wrote: > Remco Blaakmeer wrote: > > In fact, you can configure the whole thing in /etc/XF86Config. > > > > Some lines from mine are: > > > > Section "Screen" > > Driver "accel" > > Device "S3_868" > > BlankTime 15 > > SuspendTime 20 > > OffTime 30 > > What exactly is the difference between suspend and standby modes? StatusPower Restore On100% N/A Standby <80% 1-2 seconds Suspend <25 watts 1-2 seconds Off <5 watts < 20 seconds I think on alot of screens they are the same.. Jason -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
Remco Blaakmeer wrote: > In fact, you can configure the whole thing in /etc/XF86Config. > > Some lines from mine are: > > Section "Screen" > Driver "accel" > Device "S3_868" > BlankTime 15 > SuspendTime 20 > OffTime 30 What exactly is the difference between suspend and standby modes? -- see shy jo -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
On Tue, 26 Aug 1997, Jens B. Jorgensen wrote: > > You may need the line: > > Option "power_saver" > > in Section "Device" in your /etc/X11/XF86Config file. In fact, you can configure the whole thing in /etc/XF86Config. Some lines from mine are: Section "Screen" Driver "accel" Device "S3_868" BlankTime 15 SuspendTime 20 OffTime 30 Seen 'man XF86Config' for details. Remco -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
Randy Edwards wrote: > >While running X, Debian blanks my screen just fine. However, what I'd > like to do is to convince Debian to handle the "green" power-saving > functions of my video system. This functions well under Win95 and OS/2, but > for some reason doesn't seem to work with Debian. > >Could someone suggest the BIOS or OS settings I need to implement to make > Debian use the power-saving features of my video system? Thanks in advance. You may need the line: Option "power_saver" in Section "Device" in your /etc/X11/XF86Config file. -- Jens B. Jorgensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
On 26 Aug 1997, Michael Harnois wrote: > Randy Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > >While running X, Debian blanks my screen just fine. However, what I'd > > like to do is to convince Debian to handle the "green" power-saving > > functions of my video system. This functions well under Win95 and OS/2, but > > for some reason doesn't seem to work with Debian. > > It took me forever to figure this out. > > I have > > xset s noblank > xset s noexpose > xset dpms 3600 7200 0 > > in ~/.xsession. Check the docs for xset to see why. (I believe it > requires a recent version.) Just entering "xset" will give you a list > of options. The above syntax seems to be correct for all the xservers as of XFREE3.3, but before that it varied. In addition, one used to add the line 'option "power_saver"' to the XF86Config file (in the correct device section). This is no longer necessary as far as I can tell, unless you are using XFREE3.x, where x<3. Syrus. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Syrus Nemat-Nasser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>UCSD Physics Dept. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: Green monitor functions
Randy Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >While running X, Debian blanks my screen just fine. However, what I'd > like to do is to convince Debian to handle the "green" power-saving > functions of my video system. This functions well under Win95 and OS/2, but > for some reason doesn't seem to work with Debian. It took me forever to figure this out. I have xset s noblank xset s noexpose xset dpms 3600 7200 0 in ~/.xsession. Check the docs for xset to see why. (I believe it requires a recent version.) Just entering "xset" will give you a list of options. -- Michael D. Harnois, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Washburn, IA [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Few sinners are saved after the first 20 minutes of a sermon." --Mark Twain -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
