Ken Mays wrote:
> The Quadro FX 5500 came with some extra power connectors which help
> me notice a 'PowerConnectorCheck' issue within /var/dt/Xerrors.
>
> So, if you have the X server not starting up correctly and you happen to have
> a Nvidia graphics board like the Quadro FX 5500 you need to put this in your
> xconf.info file as one of your Screen options:
>
> Option "NoPowerConnectorCheck"
>
> A simple reboot and everything worked. The Nvidia logo splash screen appeared
> while Xserver started up. Hurrah!
I cannot think of a case where you want to to run a FX 5500 without
the external power connectors installed. When running at full speed,
the board draws more power than can be supplied through the motherboard
slot. Ultra 40 and Ultra 40 M2 come with the extra power cables.
