That would be a question for SuSE. As far as I know, XFree86
does not maintain a monitor database.
Mark.
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003, Oliver Schallehn wrote:
> Thanks very much. Yes, that seems to be sufficient.
>
> I chose the generic LCD and 60Hz entry, then adjusted the Hor and Vert
> entries.
>
> This worked.
>
> Regarding the other question: When or how is the list of available monitors
> being updated? Is there any chance doing this by downloading data or is this
> automatically delivered with a new release?
>
> Not that important, but if someone knows...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Oliver
>
> -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Auftrag von Mark Vojkovich
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 19. Oktober 2003 21:19
> An: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Betreff: Re: [XFree86] Adding new monitor info in old XFree
>
>
> In general, the only thing the server needs to know about the
> monitor is the horizontal and vertical sync ranges, which you
> can put in the Section "Monitor" in the XF86Config file. From
> information I see on the web, for the fujitsu-siemens S7 these
> appear to be:
>
> HorizSync 30 - 80
> VertRefresh 60 - 75
>
>
> Mark.
>
>
>
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003, Oliver Schallehn wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have installed Suse Linux 6.3 on an older PC and cannot get the XServer
> to
> > accept any monitor I choose (better: sax doesn't show me any equivalent
> > monitor, only option is a LCD 15'', but doesn't work when testing the
> > XServer).
> >
> > The issue is that I bought a new monitor (Fujitsu - Siemens S7, 17'' LCD)
> > which is of course not in the list of this old version.
> >
> > The bookshelf points to this site's FAQ which is not there anymore.
> >
> > What to do?
> > - Is there a single file I could download to update the list of the old
> > XServer version to recognize my new monitor?
> > - If I have to update the entire XFree with the latest version, does this
> > work with Linux 6.3?
> >
> > As I'm quite new to Linux, some details are really appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks for any hint.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Oliver
> >
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