Re: [Xpert]NVIDIA drivers on PowerPC
On Sat, 9 Feb 2002, Derrik Pates wrote: > On Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Isreal Packard wrote: > > >I hope this is an appropriate question to direct here. I saw a reference > > on Usenet that indicates I might get some direction here. Basically, as a > > complete novice, I'd like to know how to get the display working on my > > GeForce 2? > > Well, the complexity of that is going to afffected by a few things. What > type of display are you trying to drive? VGA, or a DVI flat panel? What > version of XFree86 do you have installed? What kernel? If it's a GeForce2 MX, XFree86 4.2.0 should work on a CRT. If you're trying to run with a flat panel, it might work with CVS. I haven't tried flat panel on a Mac though - only on a PC. I've had poor results when running with rivafb in the kernel. Ofb (open firmware) seemed to work alot better for me. Mark. ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
Re: [Xpert]NVIDIA drivers on PowerPC
On Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Isreal Packard wrote: >I hope this is an appropriate question to direct here. I saw a reference > on Usenet that indicates I might get some direction here. Basically, as a > complete novice, I'd like to know how to get the display working on my > GeForce 2? Well, the complexity of that is going to afffected by a few things. What type of display are you trying to drive? VGA, or a DVI flat panel? What version of XFree86 do you have installed? What kernel? Derrik Pates | Sysadmin, Douglas School |#linuxOS on EFnet [EMAIL PROTECTED] | District (dsdk12.net)|#linuxOS on OPN ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
[Xpert]NVIDIA drivers on PowerPC
I hope this is an appropriate question to direct here. I saw a reference on Usenet that indicates I might get some direction here. Basically, as a complete novice, I'd like to know how to get the display working on my GeForce 2? Thanks, in advance. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
Re: [Xpert]nvidia drivers resolution
On Wed, 2002-01-16 at 01:37, F. Heitkamp wrote: > Mark Vojkovich wrote: > > >The answer should be in the /var/log/XFree86.0.log file. It > >will tell you which XF86Config file the server is using and what > >the modelines it is using are. > > I found the problem. I only had one modeline in XF86Config-4. It was > 1152x870. > For some reason the X server could not work out timings for that setting > and went to 1856x1392. When I put the standard SVGA type modelines in > I was able to get 800x600 and 1280x1024 etc. Strange, the server has standard modes built in actually. > That makes me think about having video=keep passed to the kernel. > Is that setting only for text or for the frame buffer device? video= options are for framebuffer devices. -- Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)/ Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer XFree86 and DRI project member / CS student, Free Software enthusiast ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
Re: [Xpert]nvidia drivers resolution
Mark Vojkovich wrote: >The answer should be in the /var/log/XFree86.0.log file. It >will tell you which XF86Config file the server is using and what >the modelines it is using are. > I found the problem. I only had one modeline in XF86Config-4. It was 1152x870. For some reason the X server could not work out timings for that setting and went to 1856x1392. When I put the standard SVGA type modelines in I was able to get 800x600 and 1280x1024 etc. That makes me think about having video=keep passed to the kernel. Is that setting only for text or for the frame buffer device? Fred ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
Re: [Xpert]nvidia drivers resolution
On Tue, 15 Jan 2002, F. Heitkamp wrote: > I have been experimenting with the nvidia driver on my G4 Mac 533 dualie. > When I start up the X server it comes up in something like 18xx by 16xx even > though I have a much coarser resolution specified in the XF86Config-4 file. > Does anyone know what is causing this? > The answer should be in the /var/log/XFree86.0.log file. It will tell you which XF86Config file the server is using and what the modelines it is using are. Mark. ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
[Xpert]nvidia drivers resolution
I have been experimenting with the nvidia driver on my G4 Mac 533 dualie. When I start up the X server it comes up in something like 18xx by 16xx even though I have a much coarser resolution specified in the XF86Config-4 file. Does anyone know what is causing this? Fred ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
Fwd: Re: [Xpert]Nvidia Drivers
--- Mike Mestnik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 09:45:47 -0800 (PST) > From: Mike Mestnik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Xpert]Nvidia Drivers > To: o2l <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I had simular Problems. > > try adding... > Option "IgnoreEDID" "true" > to your "Device" Section. This did several things for me it made my Windowised monitor not report only valid M$Windows modes but also let me use 1280X1024 as my desktop size. The down side was that now I should manually set my DPI settings. I have not done this, is that bad? why/why not? I also want to know If my monitor can be MADE to do higher modes, acording to the docs 1280X1024 is the max. I also do not know if I'm using the max refresh rate. > > --- o2l <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nvidia have new drivers for GForce? > > I have downloaded nvidia updates (I think) Followed the installation and > > moded the config file. > > Some success as the nvidia logo appears just before xserver starts, however > I > > still cant get the full range of displays > > nor can I manually install the correct devices. > > > > I have a Gateway VX900 (1600 x 1200 75Hx at 32 bit) capable > > GForce 3 from creative labs > > > > I can only achieve 1024 x 768 15 bit > > > > I note the config file modifies my modifications or appears to. I have > added > > two line to the config file > > > > 1: Change driver from nv to nvidia > > 2: Added Load "glx" > > > > Once I run the any video config program these lines are replaced with the > > original. > > > > Please can some one tell me which config program works? > > Which files are which? > > Why wont the config program identify my video card and monitor... They use > > too! > > > > > > Using Mandrake 8.1 > > Àthlon 1.4 > > 512 MB > > > > Mike > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send your FREE holiday greetings online! > http://greetings.yahoo.com > __ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com ___ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
[Xpert]Nvidia Drivers
Nvidia have new drivers for GForce? I have downloaded nvidia updates (I think) Followed the installation and moded the config file. Some success as the nvidia logo appears just before xserver starts, however I still cant get the full range of displays nor can I manually install the correct devices. I have a Gateway VX900 (1600 x 1200 75Hx at 32 bit) capable GForce 3 from creative labs I can only achieve 1024 x 768 15 bit I note the config file modifies my modifications or appears to. I have added two line to the config file 1: Change driver from nv to nvidia 2: Added Load "glx" Once I run the any video config program these lines are replaced with the original. Please can some one tell me which config program works? Which files are which? Why wont the config program identify my video card and monitor... They use too! Using Mandrake 8.1 Àthlon 1.4 512 MB Mike
