XFree86 problem

[Linfux]

Hey guys, I decided to give XFree86 a try. Well when I 'startx', half the screen(bottom half) is white while the top is black. I am pretty sure I configured everything right, anyone know what this problem might be related to? I suspect it could be V-Sync, as I am not sure the exact V-Sync of my monitor. Also, is there a way to change the default resolution, cause it starts up in 320x200, I would prefer 640x400. Thanks!

Edit: I am using Slackware 8.0 with XFree86 4.1.0

[ 27 June 2002: Message edited by: Linfux ]

[uriah.k]

Oh, you gotta run xf86config
first. Let me know if it helps.
It's located in: /usr/X11R6/bin/xf86config

[Linfux]

Already ran xf86config.

[chikn]

In slack 8 try the

#xfree86setup

command

[Linfux]

Tried that chikin, I get a memory block error. I will post the error if it helps...

[Acidkewl]

did you try xf86cfg?
if that doesnt work try XFree86 -configure

[Linfux]

Well that didn't work Acid, but thanks.

Well my problem now is that half the screen is black, but the other half shows the desktop, could this be related to the v-sync, as it is the only part of the setup I am unsure of.

[TackyWater]

i'm not sure if it is a problem related to V-sync. but specs for your screen are probalby online somewhere(If you can't find them post your screen model and someone else might have some luck). Rule that out then start looking at other possiblities.

-Jon

[r0nster]

Linfux,
what make & model is your videocard? Also, when you specify resolution, what comes first in XF86Config is usually the default. example follows
# ************************************************** ********************
# Screen sections
*snip*
# option.
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen 1"
Device "Herculese Prophet 3D"
Monitor "sony cpd 200es"
DefaultDepth 24

Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
EndSection

Now, where the "modes" lines are, the firstone mentioned, which is in my case 1024x768, is my default. Also take note of the "default depth" line. That tells X to start up in the bpp you specify, in my case it's 32 bit (24bpp depth).
Sounds like to me that either your video card is not wanting to cooperate or you have your hsync / vsync misconfigured.
Maybe google (http://www.google.com) can help you find your monitor's specs.
Cheers,

r0nster

[Linfux]

I checked google out couldn't find the V-Sync, but I emailed HH Scott to get the specs.

It is an HH Scott SM2520 13-inch monitor, in case anybody else gets luckier with a search engine than me.

Also my video card is an ATI VGAWonder 28800-6. I was reading xfree86.org and they say it doesn't have issues with that card.

[Disc0stoo]

xfree86setup detected my monitor's hsync and vsync info just fine, and outputted a XF86Config file as well. Good thing too, 'cause I have NO idea where to find that info for this monitor...

[Linfux]

Disco, like I said before, I would use xfree86setup if it didn't crash because of a memory block error.

[Disc0stoo]

Oh, sorry, didn't see that.

[Linfux]

Ok, it is definitely not a V-Sync problem, as I switched monitors to one that I did know the V-Sync of.

I decided to reconfigure X. Instead of using a generic VGA, I decided to look up my card, and it wasn't listed! It is an ATI VGAWonder 28800-6. Anyone know how I could resolve this problem? Will I have to get a special X-Server?

Note: I am complete newbie to Linux, so detailed instructions would be helpful. ;)

[xin]

Yo Thanks
This helped me alot. :)