Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:07:42 +0000 From: Da Rock <rock_on_the_web@hotmail.com> To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: RE: X configuration errors (OT) Message-ID: <BAY143-W1169A1FFE1C5128CA3CD5A8D270@phx.gbl> In-Reply-To: <47B663E1.9090106@daleco.biz> References: <419AC766-710F-4D65-831B-FED63870D75F@nc.rr.com> <47B663E1.9090106@daleco.biz>
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---------------------------------------- > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:17:37 -0600 > From: kdk@daleco.biz > To: pcondreay@nc.rr.com > CC: questions@freebsd.org > Subject: Re: X configuration errors >=20 > Texas Phillip Gray Condreay wrote: >=20 >> Running FreeBSD 6.3 on an old Compaq 8100 with a standard nvidia=20 >> graphics card, x has recognized the card and read >> "new driver is 'nv'" >> before attempting to load "nv" and failing. It then went on to tell me= =20 >> I didn't have a screen. The log file reports that the os failed to=20 >> check pci ports on startup, however, pciconf -l -cv returns an accurate= =20 >> list. I do have a screen and would like to make x realize that. Help? >=20 > "No screens found" is usually a rather general error, and means that > no usable configuration information has been found that X believe is > sane enough to attempt to start a display with. What else from > /var/log/Xorg.0.log might give you a clue? >=20 > Did you run xorgcfg(1)? Which configuration file is being used? > Have you tried the "vesa" driver? Sorry for several questions, > but maybe something will click. Xorg configuration is a tad magical; > not difficult after you've done it a few times, but not exactly, err, > intuitive (not sure that's what I mean exactly, tho) if you're not > completely immersed in the documentation. >=20 > HTH, >=20 > Kevin Kinsey > --=20 > Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. > Professionals built the Titanic. > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.o= rg" Pardon the intrusion on this thread, but your signature warrants it. Given = my current circumstances it has given me new life and hope. The moral of this, then, is you never know who you can inspire with words- = so choose them carefully and share them with the world. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________ Your Future Starts Here. Dream it? Then be it! Find it at www.seek.com.au http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau= %2F%3Ftracking%3Dsk%3Ahet%3Ask%3Anine%3A0%3Ahot%3Atext&_t=3D764565661&_r=3D= OCT07_endtext_Future&_m=3DEXT=
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