Re: X windows configuration problem
arnuld [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hai all, i am not able to configure my X-Windows system. i will be brief: 1.) ASUS K8V-MX motherboard running AMD64 Athlon 2.) VIA K8M800, VIA 8T237R chipsets. i downloaded FreeBSD 6.1 last night have verified the md5sum. Xorg -configure does not work. GNOME is installed. then i tried xorgconfig -textmode which worked after checking my mouse, keyboard etc it shows me the video card list which contains only 2 drivers ati vmware nothing else. so i tried both drivers, ati vmware edited ttyv8 line in /etc/ttys to on from off. but all i get is Black Terminal. does anybody has any idea on how i can configure X? You don't necessarily need to with X.org: on many systems it can run just fine without any config file. (i used to run Fedora Core 4 before that which installs vesa driver for my VGA it ran fine in 1024x768 mode. i have used FreeBSD 5.4 once which did show me a long list of drivers for my video card including vesa i ran my box with that it was fine but with this new FreeBSD i dont have any choice except 2 drivers i mentioned. ) Do you have the xorg-server port installed? [Look at the pkg_info(1) output.] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X windows configuration problem
do u have an xorg.conf to show us?? tfc On 11/12/06, arnuld [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hai all, i am not able to configure my X-Windows system. i will be brief: 1.) ASUS K8V-MX motherboard running AMD64 Athlon 2.) VIA K8M800, VIA 8T237R chipsets. i downloaded FreeBSD 6.1 last night have verified the md5sum. Xorg -configure does not work. GNOME is installed. then i tried xorgconfig -textmode which worked after checking my mouse, keyboard etc it shows me the video card list which contains only 2 drivers ati vmware nothing else. so i tried both drivers, ati vmware edited ttyv8 line in /etc/ttys to on from off. but all i get is Black Terminal. does anybody has any idea on how i can configure X? (i used to run Fedora Core 4 before that which installs vesa driver for my VGA it ran fine in 1024x768 mode. i have used FreeBSD 5.4 once which did show me a long list of drivers for my video card including vesa i ran my box with that it was fine but with this new FreeBSD i dont have any choice except 2 drivers i mentioned. ) -- arnuld http://arnuld.blogspot.com/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X Windows on Toshiba Tecra M1
I would make sure that it is set to that native resolution of the LCD. On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 07:37:34 -0700 jmulkerin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just installed Freebsd 5.4 on a Toshiba Tecra M1. Anyone know the right parameters for the Video?All I get is lines and then fades to mostly dark gray. I've searched the FAQ and the internet and haven't found anything that gives me a clue yet. Thanks John ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X Windows
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:43:11 -0500 (EST) Matt Juszczak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, About 6 months ago, I was having trouble generating my X config file (so that it would run in 800x600, etc. etc.). The command line config would work but I would never know my video card, etc. Then someone told me a utility to use that actually automatically detected my video card and generated the config for me. I don't believe I even had to install anything extra Configurator? or something like that. Any ideas? Well XFree86 -configure will take care of it... and it works on all systems that XFree86 runs on... then just move the file to where ever and use xf86cfg -textmode to tweak it to your liking... ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X Windows
I believe the command you're looking for is: XFree86 -configure It will generate what it detects and put the config file under /root/XF86Config.new For myself, though, it never worked quite right and I always find myself going back to the old command line interactive xf86config to create my X config file. --roop Matt Juszczak wrote: Hi all, About 6 months ago, I was having trouble generating my X config file (so that it would run in 800x600, etc. etc.). The command line config would work but I would never know my video card, etc. Then someone told me a utility to use that actually automatically detected my video card and generated the config for me. I don't believe I even had to install anything extra Configurator? or something like that. Any ideas? Thanks! -matt --- Matthew Juszczak [EMAIL PROTECTED] 888-588-0556 x. 84 --- ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X Windows
--- Matt Juszczak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, About 6 months ago, I was having trouble generating my X config file (so that it would run in 800x600, etc. etc.). The command line config would work but I would never know my video card, etc. Then someone told me a utility to use that actually automatically detected my video card and generated the config for me. I don't believe I even had to install anything extra Configurator? or something like that. Any ideas? Thanks! -matt --- Matthew Juszczak [EMAIL PROTECTED] 888-588-0556 x. 84 --- ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here is a quick and dirty way of getting your card detected and getting x up fast. The command below will build a skeleton file. XFree86 -configure Step 2: copy the file to /etc/X11 and remove the .new extension. cp XF86Config.new /etc/X11/XF86Config Then either go into /stand/sysinstall and do a post configuration setup. Select X server and use ncurses based interface to edit your monitor and keyboard settings. Double check all the settings to make sure they are correct. Instead of going into /stand/sysinstall you could actually use: xf86cfg --textmode which is the same ncurses based installer. The advantage for myself is that almost all possible tweaks and settings are set inside the file for tuning at a later date. You can go and use the same ncurses installer via /stand/sysinstall but it wont add all the settings. Just my 2 cents worth, hope it helps. Pete = ESCape with VI. Cheese A La mode. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: x windows
hi, On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 11:46, Ian Todd wrote: I have a gforce 2 mx 400 and trying to run x windows. I have downloaded and installed the latest drivers for it and i am still getting the same error message before i installed it. what could the problem be the error is: Fatal server error: no screens found Im running freebsd in vmware. as far as i know vmware does not pass ur video card to the gast OS but simulates a different one. so ur fbsd will not see any geforce but the vmware svga card. i guess u will have to install the vmware tools which will create a XF86Config template if i remember correctly (incl. correct card). hope that helps seb Regards ___ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: x windows
after fbsd boots i install the vmware tools and it still doesnt help. any other idea? On 13 Sep 2003 11:59:59 +0200 sebastian ssmoller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: hi, On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 11:46, Ian Todd wrote: I have a gforce 2 mx 400 and trying to run x windows. I have downloaded and installed the latest drivers for it and i am still getting the same error message before i installed it. what could the problem be the error is: Fatal server error: no screens found Im running freebsd in vmware. as far as i know vmware does not pass ur video card to the gast OS but simulates a different one. so ur fbsd will not see any geforce but the vmware svga card. i guess u will have to install the vmware tools which will create a XF86Config template if i remember correctly (incl. correct card). hope that helps seb Regards __ _ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: x windows
does the vmware-tools install program overwrites the XF86Config or generates a new one ? how does the video card section of ur XF86Config look like ? which card do u use ? On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 12:57, Ian Todd wrote: after fbsd boots i install the vmware tools and it still doesnt help. any other idea? On 13 Sep 2003 11:59:59 +0200 sebastian ssmoller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: hi, On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 11:46, Ian Todd wrote: I have a gforce 2 mx 400 and trying to run x windows. I have downloaded and installed the latest drivers for it and i am still getting the same error message before i installed it. what could the problem be the error is: Fatal server error: no screens found Im running freebsd in vmware. as far as i know vmware does not pass ur video card to the gast OS but simulates a different one. so ur fbsd will not see any geforce but the vmware svga card. i guess u will have to install the vmware tools which will create a XF86Config template if i remember correctly (incl. correct card). hope that helps seb Regards __ _ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X Windows Superprobe - Where is it?
- Original Message - From: Dan Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Drew Tomlinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: FreeBSD Questions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 1:46 PM In the last episode (Nov 19), Drew Tomlinson said: Sorry for the seemingly simple question but I can't find this SuperProbe that will tell me what type of graphics card I have. Google searches aren't yielding the location and I didn't find anything with 'find' or 'man -k'. I've installed XFree4 from ports. Should I have SuperProbe and if so, where is it? Superprobe was removed in XFree86 4.2.0. You're supposed to run XFree86 -configure instead, I believe. Thank you very much. XFree86 -configure crashes my Alpha but according to the man pages, it is the correct command. :) OK, back to work... Thanks, Drew To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe freebsd-questions in the body of the message
Re: X Windows Superprobe - Where is it?
In the last episode (Nov 19), Drew Tomlinson said: Sorry for the seemingly simple question but I can't find this SuperProbe that will tell me what type of graphics card I have. Google searches aren't yielding the location and I didn't find anything with 'find' or 'man -k'. I've installed XFree4 from ports. Should I have SuperProbe and if so, where is it? Superprobe was removed in XFree86 4.2.0. You're supposed to run XFree86 -configure instead, I believe. -- Dan Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe freebsd-questions in the body of the message
