I just installed the newest version of X (4.0.2) and have the same problem.
I tried the
- Custom
- LCD panel 1024x760
And it still hangs
Thanks
Jay Strauss
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel Rosa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [vox-tech] X on my new A21p
>
> I have the exact same card in my Vaio Z505-LS and it ran right out of the
> box. I'm running XFree86 3.3.6 with 3d acceleration and all. It autodetected
> the card as an ATI Rage Mobility and I just picked Generic LCD at 1024x768
> as my monitor...
>
> I would try sticking with pre-made monitor specs, as opposed to going with
> 'custom monitor', but that's kind of a wild guess.
>
> -Gabriel
>
>
> On Sat, 13 Jan 2001, Jay wrote:
>
> > I just got a new thinkpad A21P -
> >
> > I've been to the linux for laptop page but they tell me bits an pieces
> > but not how to get X working on my machine
> >
> > Here is what happens:
> >
> > I've installed RH 6.2 (kernel 2.2.14)
> > I have a ATI rage Mobility 8mb video card
> > I've installed XFree86 v3.3.6
> >
> > I've copied various XF86Config files (from various docs on the page)
> >
> > when I try to startx, I get:
> >
> > execve failed for /etc/X11/X (errno 2)
> >
> > Then I have to cntl-c
> >
> > So I tried Xconfigurator (and chose):
> >
> > The ATI Mach64 card
> > Custom monitor
> > Monitor that can do 1600x1200 @ 70 Hz
> > 50-90 vertical sync
> >
> > When I probe, my SYSTEM HANGS
> >
> > Don't probe
> > 8 mb video memory
> > No clockchip setting
> > 16 bit 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024, 1600x1200
> > Now I test teh configuration
> > SYSTEM HANGS (black screen)
> >
> > suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jay
> >
> > Jay Strauss
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
>
>
