Re: Trouble with XFree86 Configuration
2005/5/6, Naomi Fernandez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > "Hi! > > I'm having a devil of a time trying to configure XFree86 Server and Desktop > in FreeBSD 5.3. > > I was running FreeBSD 4.9 just fine complete with Gnome2. Yesterday, I > installed (from scratch) FreeBSD 5.3 on the same machine. The installation > went fine and the machine booted perfectly. When I "sysinstall" to do a > "Post-Installation Configuration", I don't get the option to "Configure the > XFree86 Server" or Desktop. So I never get the chance to configure my > monitor or video card or choose Gnome2 as my GUI. > > When I "startx" as root, I get this really clunky lo-res screen with three > windows on it. When I exit that and go back to the prompt, I get a message > saying "fbdev does not exist". > > I've reinstalled about half a dozen times and it's always the same. Can you > please advise me of why I can't get to the point of configuring my monitor > and card and then select Gnome2 as my GUI? I selected "X-user" when I did > the install. As I mentioned above, all worked perfectly under FreeBSD 4.9. > If there is any another information that I can provide, please let me know. No need to reinstall. Try reading the fine documentation at freebsd.org/handbook or more specific to this problem, http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x11.html . -- If I write a signature, my emails will appear more personalised. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Trouble with XFree86 Configuration
"Hi! I'm having a devil of a time trying to configure XFree86 Server and Desktop in FreeBSD 5.3. I was running FreeBSD 4.9 just fine complete with Gnome2. Yesterday, I installed (from scratch) FreeBSD 5.3 on the same machine. The installation went fine and the machine booted perfectly. When I "sysinstall" to do a "Post-Installation Configuration", I don't get the option to "Configure the XFree86 Server" or Desktop. So I never get the chance to configure my monitor or video card or choose Gnome2 as my GUI. When I "startx" as root, I get this really clunky lo-res screen with three windows on it. When I exit that and go back to the prompt, I get a message saying "fbdev does not exist". I've reinstalled about half a dozen times and it's always the same. Can you please advise me of why I can't get to the point of configuring my monitor and card and then select Gnome2 as my GUI? I selected X-user when I did the install. As I mentioned above, all worked perfectly under FreeBSD 4.9. If there is any another information that I can provide, please let me know. Thanks in advance, Lawrence ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: problem with xfree86 configuration
On 4/30/05, Roldán <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hello list; > i have a problem configuring xf86 in my pc, i have a Intel Desktop Board > D915GAG, that have a Intel 915G Chipset, a Intel High Definition Audio > subsystem using the Realtek ALC860 audio codec and a Intel(r) GMA900 onboard > graphics subsystem, also i have a hp 7500 monitor. > can anybody tell me how to configure the x server, 'couse i can't do it. > thanks Knowing what hardware you have is a good start. Another good start is going to this web page: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x11.html where step by step instructions can be found. It will tell you the things you need to know specifically about your hardware in order to set up x. If you still have problems send another message to the list, but first and foremost read the handbook first > - > > ___ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > -- Regards ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
problem with xfree86 configuration
hello list; i have a problem configuring xf86 in my pc, i have a Intel Desktop Board D915GAG, that have a Intel 915G Chipset, a Intel High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek ALC860 audio codec and a Intel® GMA900 onboard graphics subsystem, also i have a hp 7500 monitor. can anybody tell me how to configure the x server, 'couse i can't do it. thanks - ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: XFree86 configuration
On Tuesday 13 January 2004 02:31 am, Carvalho Paulo wrote: >Hello everyone, >I just installed FreeBSD 4.9, and when I try to > cofigure X through sysinstall it gives an error > message in the end. The messege says that an error has > ocurred and asks if I want to try again. I tried > several times and then gave up. >What I want to know is if there is any way that I > can know what went wrong so that I can do it right. > The error message does not give any clue as to what > hapened. >Thanks in advance for taking time to read this > message and for a possible reply. > >Paulo de Carvalho. I stopped using the X configuration utilities in favor of 'XFree86 -configure' to let XFree86 make its best guess at my hardware. It creates a configuration file under /root/ for review and modification. There are directions at: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.html Best of luck, Andrew Gould ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: XFree86 configuration
I always configure X with the xf86config program. Might be a bit basic, but it gets the job done. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carvalho Paulo Sent: 13 January 2004 09:31 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: XFree86 configuration Hello everyone, I just installed FreeBSD 4.9, and when I try to cofigure X through sysinstall it gives an error message in the end. The messege says that an error has ocurred and asks if I want to try again. I tried several times and then gave up. What I want to know is if there is any way that I can know what went wrong so that I can do it right. The error message does not give any clue as to what hapened. Thanks in advance for taking time to read this message and for a possible reply. Paulo de Carvalho. __ Conheça a nova central de informações anti-spam do Yahoo! Mail: http://www.yahoo.com.br/antispam ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Disclaimer: ' Aan de inhoud van dit bericht kunnen alleen rechten ten opzichte van Interpay Nederland B.V. of aan haar gelieerde ondernemingen worden ontleend, indien zij door rechtsgeldig ondertekende stukken worden ondersteund. De informatie in dit e-mailbericht is van vertrouwelijke aard en alleen bedoeld voor gebruik door de geadresseerde. Als u een bericht onbedoeld heeft ontvangen, wordt u verzocht de verzender hiervan in kennis te stellen en het bericht te vernietigen zonder van de inhoud kennis te nemen, deze te vermenigvuldigen of andersoortig te gebruiken.' An English version of this disclaimer is available on http://www.interpay.nl/disclaimerenglish ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
XFree86 configuration
Hello everyone, I just installed FreeBSD 4.9, and when I try to cofigure X through sysinstall it gives an error message in the end. The messege says that an error has ocurred and asks if I want to try again. I tried several times and then gave up. What I want to know is if there is any way that I can know what went wrong so that I can do it right. The error message does not give any clue as to what hapened. Thanks in advance for taking time to read this message and for a possible reply. Paulo de Carvalho. __ Conheça a nova central de informações anti-spam do Yahoo! Mail: http://www.yahoo.com.br/antispam ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: XFree86 configuration process
On Mon, 2003-09-22 at 06:28, Fredrik Carlén wrote: > Hello! I would like one of two things (inclusive OR, down below!): > - A pointer such as an URL to a resource where the details of the X server > and configuration is explained in an understandable way, > > Or > > - An explanation as to how to use the xf86cfg tool so the end product is a > usable graphic interface. > > I have installed FreeBSD now for about 5 years on different machines, and > I find that later it has become increasingly difficult to configurate X. > For me, it's more or less a trial-and-error process (if this doesn't work, > then does *this*?, etc...) I admit that I don't understand X very well. I > don't see why I would have to, either. Unfortunately, knowing how XFree86 works is still pretty much required knowledge for anybody setting up a UNIXish machine. Rather than mess with fussy GUI configuration apps (which have almost never worked for me), I highly recommend learning the XF86Config so you can simply modify it by hand. There are good references all around that explain in detail the format of XF86Config that can be found for free on the net or bought in dead-tree format. The good news is that the XF86Config file isn't terribly difficult to understand once you've got the hang of it. Your best bet is to take a generic XF86Config file that shipped with the OS (or have a fancy GUI configuration tool create one) and then hack that one by hand until everything works. > Now, I "$ startx" and, fine, my fluxbox Window Mangler came up once. Then > it didn't want to start. *When* it started, I had 1600xSomething in > screen resolution. *Not* what I wanted...I don't know, I am about to give > up in favour maybe of something as pusillanimous as Red Hat :) > > /Fredrik Carlén, Stockholm, Sweden. Sounds like you've got some additional issues with your system. However, simply swithing to another OS isn't likely to solve all of your problems since Red Hat and other mainstream Linux distros use XFree86 too. If you go to another OS, do so because you want a different feature set than FreeBSD provides (such as ease of setup) rather than because you can't get XFree86 to work. Whatever path you take, good luck! C. Ulrich -- http://bityard.net ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: XFree86 configuration process
On Mon, 2003-09-22 at 06:28, Fredrik Carlén wrote: > Hello! I would like one of two things (inclusive OR, down below!): > - A pointer such as an URL to a resource where the details of the X server > and configuration is explained in an understandable way, > > Or > > - An explanation as to how to use the xf86cfg tool so the end product is a > usable graphic interface. > > I have installed FreeBSD now for about 5 years on different machines, and > I find that later it has become increasingly difficult to configurate X. > For me, it's more or less a trial-and-error process (if this doesn't work, > then does *this*?, etc...) I admit that I don't understand X very well. I > don't see why I would have to, either. Unfortunately, knowing how XFree86 works is still pretty much required knowledge for anybody setting up a UNIXish machine. Rather than mess with fussy GUI configuration apps (which have almost never worked for me), I highly recommend learning the XF86Config so you can simply modify it by hand. There are good references all around that explain in detail the format of XF86Config that can be found for free on the net or bought in dead-tree format. The good news is that the XF86Config file isn't terribly difficult to understand once you've got the hang of it. Your best bet is to take a generic XF86Config file that shipped with the OS (or have a fancy GUI configuration tool create one) and then hack that one by hand until everything works. > Now, I "$ startx" and, fine, my fluxbox Window Mangler came up once. Then > it didn't want to start. *When* it started, I had 1600xSomething in > screen resolution. *Not* what I wanted...I don't know, I am about to give > up in favour maybe of something as pusillanimous as Red Hat :) > > /Fredrik Carlén, Stockholm, Sweden. Sounds like you've got some additional issues with your system. However, simply swithing to another OS isn't likely to solve all of your problems since Red Hat and other mainstream Linux distros use XFree86 too. If you go to another OS, do so because you want a different feature set than FreeBSD provides (such as ease of setup) rather than because you can't get XFree86 to work. Whatever path you take, good luck! C. Ulrich -- http://bityard.net ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
XFree86 configuration process
Hello! I would like one of two things (inclusive OR, down below!): - A pointer such as an URL to a resource where the details of the X server and configuration is explained in an understandable way, Or - An explanation as to how to use the xf86cfg tool so the end product is a usable graphic interface. I have installed FreeBSD now for about 5 years on different machines, and I find that later it has become increasingly difficult to configurate X. For me, it's more or less a trial-and-error process (if this doesn't work, then does *this*?, etc...) I admit that I don't understand X very well. I don't see why I would have to, either. This is the *only* thing I hold against FreeBSD, and I know that probably it isn't very easy to make a point-and-click configuration program for X, it seems to be a client-server thingamajig of unfathomable depths. Cthulhuoid. One of the Great Old Ones, what whith tentacles and all. Nevertheless, an understandable configuration interface would be great. A *bit* self-explanatory, maybe? I really have to get my FreeBSD-gui going 'til tomorrow, I have a Computer Science lab report due Wednesday...if that's possible, I am happy. Now, I "$ startx" and, fine, my fluxbox Window Mangler came up once. Then it didn't want to start. *When* it started, I had 1600xSomething in screen resolution. *Not* what I wanted...I don't know, I am about to give up in favour maybe of something as pusillanimous as Red Hat :) /Fredrik Carlén, Stockholm, Sweden. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: XFree86 Configuration
On Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Gavin Hubbard wrote: > In section 5.4.2 it says to run "XFree86 -configure" as root to build the > initial configuration. Unfortunately this command has completely locked up > the system's primary console and I am unable to switch to a virtual terminal > to kill the offending process. > > First of all, what has gone wrong? (my framebuffer is supported by > XFree86-4). Second, how do I break out of the crashed console? Is there a > magic key combination I can use? The system seems to be alive (it responds > to pings) but I have not enabled telnet/ssh or any other remote admin tools. Umm, I can't offer much help, but I found that my system behaved in the exact same manner when I installed XFree86 4.3. It works fine, however, with XFree86 4.2.0 and 4.2.1. It seems to be a problem with the video card driver recognizing the chipset correctly. Since I could get it to work with 4.2.x, I didn't bother investigating further. What's your video card? Mine is an ATI Radeon 7500. I've looked at www.xfree86.org, but haven't seen any indication that this has been reported as a problem. As far as recovering control of the system, I think you may have to power-cycle it. -- David Fleck [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
XFree86 Configuration
Hello List My Alphaserver DS20 system was running quite well. Unfortunately I've hit a small snag - I'm trying to configure XFree86 as per the instructions in the FreeBSD handbook: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.html In section 5.4.2 it says to run "XFree86 -configure" as root to build the initial configuration. Unfortunately this command has completely locked up the system's primary console and I am unable to switch to a virtual terminal to kill the offending process. First of all, what has gone wrong? (my framebuffer is supported by XFree86-4). Second, how do I break out of the crashed console? Is there a magic key combination I can use? The system seems to be alive (it responds to pings) but I have not enabled telnet/ssh or any other remote admin tools. Thanks in advance for your help. Regards, Gavin Hubbard ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: XFree86 configuration
4 days of XFree86 hell and still no further forward I have tried # XFree86 -configure this appears to recognise my graphics card and creates a file /root/XF86Config.new when I try # XFree86 -xf86config XF86Config.new a low resolution grey grid with an X mouse cursor appears and the cursor moves with the mouse, but when I move the file to /etc/X11/XF86Config. startx fails. I checked the Monitor HorizSync & VertRefresh and they were the same values as on a 4.2 machine I have which works with the same monitor, i.e. HorizSync31.5-57 VertRefresh 50-90 As suggested in http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.html I tried Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Card0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth 24 SubSection "Display" Depth 24 Modes "1024x768" EndSubSection EndSection startx complains (EE) VGA(0) Can't support depth 24 changing to depth 16 results in FAtal server error: Addscreen/Screeninit failed for driver 0 and generates a log file shown below. changing to depth 8 gives no error message, simply waiting for X server to shut down but X does not appear it generates log file shown below Below are 3 files 1. XF86Config 2. XFree86.0.log using 16 bit 3. XFree86.0.log using 8 bit Any advice on where to go from here would be most gratefully recieved. Thanks David 1. XF86Config == Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "XFree86 Configured" Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0 InputDevice"Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice"Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard" EndSection Section "Files" RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb" ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/" EndSection Section "Module" Load "dbe" Load "dri" Load "extmod" Load "glx" Load "pex5" Load "record" Load "xie" Load "xtrap" Load "speedo" Load "type1" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Keyboard0" Driver "keyboard" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Mouse0" Driver "mouse" Option "Protocol" "MouseSystems" Option "Device" "/dev/sysmouse" EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Monitor0" VendorName "Monitor Vendor" ModelName"Monitor Model" HorizSync 31.5-57 VertRefresh 50-90 EndSection Section "Device" ### Available Driver options are:- ### Values: : integer, : float, : "True"/"False", ### : "String", : " Hz/kHz/MHz" ### [arg]: arg optional #Option "ShadowFB"# [] #Option "VGAClocks" # [] Identifier "Card0" Driver "vga" VendorName "SiS" BoardName "630" BusID "PCI:1:0:0" EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Card0" Monitor"Monitor0" DefaultDepth 8 SubSection "Display" Depth 8 Modes "1024x768" EndSubSection EndSection 2. XFree86.0.log using 16 bit == XFree86 Version 4.2.1 / X Window System (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6600) Release Date: 3 September 2002 If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is newer than the above date, look for a newer version before reporting problems. (See http://www.XFree86.Org/) Build Operating System: FreeBSD 5.0-CURRENT i386 [ELF] Module Loader present Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational, (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown. (==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Tue Feb 4 19:17:59 2003 (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config" (==) ServerLayout "XFree86 Configured" (**) |-->Screen "Screen0" (0) (**) | |-->Monitor "Monitor0" (**) | |-->Device "Card0" (**) |-->Input Device "Mouse0" (**) |-->Input Device "Keyboard0" (==) Keyboard: CustomKeycode disabled (**) FontPath set to "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/,/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/,/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/,/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/,/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/" (**) RgbPath set to "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb" (**) ModulePath set to "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules" (--) Using syscons driver with X support (version 2.0) (--) using VT number 9 (II) Module ABI versions: XFree86 ANSI C Emulation: 0.1 XFree86 Video Driver: 0.5 XFree86 XInput driver : 0.3 XFree86 Server Extension : 0.1 XFree86 Font Renderer : 0.3 (II) Loader running on freebsd (II) LoadModule: "bitmap" (II) Loading /usr/X11R6
Re: XFree86 configuration
Wiroth Didier wrote: > On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:35:14 + > David Larkin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just installed 4.7 on a new machine and all seems well > > except the XFree86 is only working on the default VGA > > mode. > What previous step did you make, or what have you done > here? > Did you type: startx I use 'xdm' > > > > > > Configuring X is a complete nightmare, am I missing > > something ? > > > > I haven't a clue what sync rates my monitor has and have > > no manual for it., > Have a look here: > http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x11.html > > > > also I intend moving the server to a new office where it > > will be attached > > to > > a different monitor. > > > > I've tried selecting various options from the various > > menus but all > > that happens is my screen blinks and I have to reboot and > > try again > > with the same result. > > BE AWARE THAT A BAD CONFIGURED XF86Config CAN KILL YOUR > MONITOR!! > I'm happy to take my chances, it's a $50 monitor holding up up a $1000s job > > > > > Apart from the fact it doesn't work, does it generate an > > error log > > somewhere > > so I can try and work out the problem ? > Yes, /var/log/XFree86.0.log Thanks this helps a bit > > > > > > Is there no standard config which would allow something > > better than > > VGA. I don't need to squeeze the last drop of performance > > out of the > > monitor/graphics card, just get something useable up and > > running. > 1) You will need to know what Montior Model it is! > Find out the exact modell and look at google for the > specifications of your monitor, you will need the > Horizontal and Vertical refresh rates! It is a LITE ON CM-1769MCLR but I can find no details about it. It says 50-60Hz on the back but not sure what that refers to BEsides, I think the problem is with graphics card not monitor > > > 2) You will also need information about your graphic > adapter (or if your are lucky "XFfree86 -configure") will > auto-detect the chip > I'm informed that the graphics is SIS 630/730 dmesg reports .. pci0: (vendor=0x1039, dev=0x7018) at 1.4 irq 11 pcib2: at device 2.0 on pci0 pci1: on pcib2 pci1: at 0.0 pcib1: on motherboard pci2: on pcib1 The XFree86 setup gives me a choice between SIS 300 SiS 540 SiS 540 Sis 5597 SiS 630 (SIS530) SiS 630 (SIS630) SiS SIS6326 I think I've tried them all, SiS 630 (SIS630) reports (II) Module mouse: vendor="The XFree86 Project" compiled for 4.2.1, module version = 1.0.0 Module class: XFree86 XInput Driver ABI class: XFree86 XInput driver, version 0.3 (II) SIS: driver for SiS chipsets: SIS5597, SIS530, SIS6326, SIS300, SIS630, SIS540 (II) Primary Device is: PCI 01:00:0 (WW) SIS: No matching Device section for instance (BusID PCI:1:0:0) found (EE) No devices detected. the screen fliers briefly and then nothing > > > > > I've been installing & using FreeBSD for about 6 years > > now and have > > never gained any confidence in installing X, it either > > works or it doesn't. > > > This must put off loads of potential users , particularly > > those such as > > myself > > who don't know (or much care) about what chipsets & stuff > > they have. > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
Re: XFree86 configuration
On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:35:14 + David Larkin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just installed 4.7 on a new machine and all seems well > except the XFree86 is only working on the default VGA > mode. What previous step did you make, or what have you done here? Did you type: startx > > Configuring X is a complete nightmare, am I missing > something ? > > I haven't a clue what sync rates my monitor has and have > no manual for it., Have a look here: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x11.html > > also I intend moving the server to a new office where it > will be attached > to > a different monitor. > > I've tried selecting various options from the various > menus but all > that happens is my screen blinks and I have to reboot and > try again > with the same result. BE AWARE THAT A BAD CONFIGURED XF86Config CAN KILL YOUR MONITOR!! > > Apart from the fact it doesn't work, does it generate an > error log > somewhere > so I can try and work out the problem ? Yes, /var/log/XFree86.0.log > > Is there no standard config which would allow something > better than > VGA. I don't need to squeeze the last drop of performance > out of the > monitor/graphics card, just get something useable up and > running. 1) You will need to know what Montior Model it is! Find out the exact modell and look at google for the specifications of your monitor, you will need the Horizontal and Vertical refresh rates! 2) You will also need information about your graphic adapter (or if your are lucky "XFfree86 -configure") will auto-detect the chip > > I've been installing & using FreeBSD for about 6 years > now and have > never gained any confidence in installing X, it either > works or it doesn't. > This must put off loads of potential users , particularly > those such as > myself > who don't know (or much care) about what chipsets & stuff > they have. To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
XFree86 configuration
I just installed 4.7 on a new machine and all seems well except the XFree86 is only working on the default VGA mode. Configuring X is a complete nightmare, am I missing something ? I haven't a clue what sync rates my monitor has and have no manual for it., also I intend moving the server to a new office where it will be attached to a different monitor. I've tried selecting various options from the various menus but all that happens is my screen blinks and I have to reboot and try again with the same result. Apart from the fact it doesn't work, does it generate an error log somewhere so I can try and work out the problem ? Is there no standard config which would allow something better than VGA. I don't need to squeeze the last drop of performance out of the monitor/graphics card, just get something useable up and running. I've been installing & using FreeBSD for about 6 years now and have never gained any confidence in installing X, it either works or it doesn't. This must put off loads of potential users , particularly those such as myself who don't know (or much care) about what chipsets & stuff they have. To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
