Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 20:49:23 -0500 (EST) From: Peter Leftwich <Hostmaster@Video2Video.Com> To: Vladimir Dergachev <volodya@mindspring.com> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <FreeBSD-Questions@FreeBSD.ORG>, XFree86 Newbies List <Newbie@XFree86.Org>, XFree86 General Discussion List <XPert@XFree86.Org> Subject: Re: [Xpert]!! WILL $PayPal$ FOR XF 4.2.0 HELP !! Message-ID: <20020403204629.G70360-100000@earl-grey.cloud9.net> In-Reply-To: <Pine.LNX.4.44.0204030809350.25565-100000@node2.localnet.net>
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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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