On Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Vladimir Dergachev wrote:
> On Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Peter Leftwich wrote:
> > {To whomever helps me first/best, I decree "name your PayPal $$FEE$$ !!"}
> > I've attached two files, one is relevant dmesg output (sorted in order of video 
>then keyboard then mouse stuff) and the other is the default output file 
>"XF86Config.new" which was created by the "XFree86 -configure" command.
> > All I wish for are these three (3) things, from least to highest priority:
> > (1) Is it possible to use SVGA (blanktime, screen_saver.ko modules) in 
>syscons/console?
> Have no idea what you are talking about.. What is syscons ?

man syscons

> > (2) What changes must I make to the default XF86Config.new file to use atkbd and 
>/dev/sysmouse (ums0) instead of "keyboard" and "/dev/mouse?"
> Ahh.. it looks like you are running BSD, right ?

I am running FreeBSD 4.5-RELEASE

> Try:
>        Section "InputDevice"
>          Identifier "mouse0"
>          Driver "mouse"
>          Option "Protocol" "sysmouse"
>          Option "Device"   "/dev/sysmouse"
>        EndSection

Tried it.  Nata.

> > (3) What lines must be *added* to the default XF86Config.new file to use a 
>DefaultDepth of 16 (or 24) and a DefaultResolution of 800x600, so that XFree86 will 
>work with my ATI All-in-Wonder 128 16mb AGP video card and Dell M781p monitor 
>(supposed ranges are hscan 30-85kHz, vscan 50-160kHz, and optimal preset is 
>apparently "1024x768 @ 85Hz")??
> In the screen section add
>        DefaultDepth 16
> just before first 'SubSection "Display"'
> Change 16 bit subsection so it looks like:
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth     16
>                 Modes    "800x600"
>         EndSubSection

I don't think this is where the problem is... but maybe?

> If you see monitor not syncing to the signal (though /var/log/XFree86.0.log shows 
>everything is fine) add
>      Option "composite_sync" "off"

Interesting... :)

> to the end of 'Section "Device"'. If this does not help change "off" to "on".
> Also, take a look at http://gatos.sf.net/ Note: binary drivers might not (will 
>likely not) work for BSD, you will need to compile from source.
> > I really require X.  I am exasperated.  Someone.  Please-- Help me and take my 
>$loot$ ??
> If this helps please consider contributing to EFF.
>                            best
>                                Vladimir Dergachev

It didn't help but I am considering contributing to EFF (good people)! :)

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