RE: Newby can't get Xwindows running
Micha,
I am up and running with X :-))
> check that you have /dev/mouse, it should be a symbolic link to
> /dev/psaux (do ls -l and see what the file name is). If it doesn't
> exists either provide /dev/psaux as the mouse location for the setup
> process or do as root
>
> ln -s psaux /dev/mouse
>
> Using ImPS/2 instead if PS/2 may also help but it won't change
> behavior, just features.
>
> This is my best bet for now.
It was a good bet. After this I had mouse support in xf86cfg.
There was just one more hurdle, xf86cfg was saving my configuration changes
to \usr\lib\X11R6\XF86Config, but with the knowledge I gained from your
analysis I figured where to save the configuration.
Many thanks for your efforts. I really appreciate it.
KDE looks great!
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Micha Feigin [mailto:michf@post.tau.ac.il]
> Sent: Monday, 3 May 2004 10:23 PM
> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Re: Newby can't get Xwindows running
>
> On Mon, May 03, 2004 at 09:52:17AM +1000, David Moore wrote:
> > > From: Micha Feigin [mailto:michf@post.tau.ac.il]
> > >
> > > On Sun, May 02, 2004 at 03:51:13PM +1000, David Moore wrote:
> > > > As a complete novice to Linux, please bear with me if my explanation
> of
> > > > the problem is confused.
> > > >
> > > > I installed Debian 3.0 r2 woody kernel 2.2.20 (many times on 2
> different
> > > > machines) using defaults and keeping as simple as possible, but I
> have
> > > > not been able to get XWindows running.
> > > >
> > >
> > > If its a workstation and not a server I would get the new installer
> > > beta (sarge) and install either testing or unstable. The version of X
> > > there and the kernel version is much newer and could solve some
> > > problems, also IIRC the installer has some hardware recognition (don't
> > > know if for X though).
> > >
> > > I looked at the X version in stable and it looks like its 3.3.6 (which
> > > is very-very old). If you want to use stable go to
> > > http://www.backports.org/ and see how to add the backport packages
> > > (there is a HOWTO and installation instructions) and
> > > upgrade X (its 4.2.1 there although unstable and testing already
> > > have 4.3).
> > >
> > > unstable is more stable then it sounds (I rarely have problems and
> then
> > > it will just inhibit me from installing problematic packages unless I
> > > bypass things), testing is ok now since its entering a freezing state
> > > on its way to become stable, although usually unstable is more stable
> > > and secure then testing. For a desktop unstable is usually the best
> > > solution (unless you want to run stable with back-ports).
> > >
> > > You could also try the knoppix (http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/),
> > > meppis (http://www.mepis.org/) which have good hardware recognition,
> > > can install to the hardisk or run of a cd and are based on mix of
> > > debian testing/unstable.
> >
> > I will take your advice and get sarge. Meanwhile I don't tolerate
> > disobedient software and will persist with woody a little longer - it's
> a
> > learning experience!
> >
> > My main interest in linux is as an alternative to nt server, so the
> server
> > functionality will be important once I start to find my way around.
> >
>
> Everything has server functionality in linux. Stable is mostly meant
> for production servers where you don't care about features and don't
> want much change. Its for minimal maintenance rock solid servers.
>
> > >
> > > > I used taskel to select: XWindows, Desktop environment and C/C++
> > > >
> > > > It boots into the bash shell fine except that during boot-up a
> message
> > > > appears: "Modprobe can't locate char-major-10-135" (the pause key
> > > > doesn't halt the screen during boot-up so other important message
> might
> > > > flash past before I can write them down)
> > > >
> > > > I have a Matrox MGA G200 - 16Mb
> > > > Phillips SL200 19" monitor
> > > > MS 2 button mouse on PS2 port
> > > >
> > > > The problem is, when I try to run X, XFree386, xdm, kdm or gdm it
> does
> > > > not go to VGA mode but spews forth dialogue including the following
> > > > lines which seem significant:
> > > >
> > >
> > > could you post the output of running startx (try also as root to make
> > > sure that there is no permission problems) and the file
> >
> > how do I pipe the output from startx to a file?
> >
>
> startx > startx.out 2>&1
>
> This will pipe the standard output to the file startx.out (file
> descriptor 1) and then pipe standard error (file descriptor 2) to the
> standard output.
>
> The order is important, since if you pipe stderr to stdout before
> piping stdout, then stderr will go to the screen (it goes to where the
> original file descriptor is pointing at the time of the pipe command).
>
> >
> > > /var/log/XFree86.0.log which may help to see the error messages.
> > >
> >
> > here is var/log/XFree86.0.log .....
> >
> >
> > This is a pre-release version of XFree86, and is not supported in any
> > way. Bugs may be reported to XFree86@XFree86.Org and patches submitted
> > to fixes@XFree86.Org. Before reporting bugs in pre-release versions,
> > please check the latest version in the XFree86 CVS repository
> > (http://www.XFree86.Org/cvs)
> >
> > XFree86 Version 4.1.0.1 / X Window System
>
> Ok, its 4.1 and not 3.3.6 which is much better. It would also mean that
> what I said in previous mail about /etc/X11/XF86Config needs to be
> changed to /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 (debian specific change in setup file
> name to allow versions 3 and 4 to live in parallel)
>
> > (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6510)
> > Release Date: 21 December 2001
> > If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is
> > newer than the above date, look for a newer version before
> > reporting problems. (See http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ)
> > Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.3-bk2 i686 [ELF]
> > Module Loader present
> > (==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Mon May 3 09:01:35 2004
> > (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4"
> > Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
> > (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
> > (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
> > (==) ServerLayout "Default Layout"
> > (**) |-->Screen "Default Screen" (0)
> > (**) | |-->Monitor "Generic Monitor"
> > (**) | |-->Device "Generic Video Card"
> > (**) |-->Input Device "Generic Keyboard"
> > (**) Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
> > (**) XKB: rules: "xfree86"
> > (**) Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
> > (**) XKB: model: "pc104"
> > (**) Option "XkbLayout" "us"
> > (**) XKB: layout: "us"
> > (==) Keyboard: CustomKeycode disabled
> > (**) |-->Input Device "Configured Mouse"
> > (**) |-->Input Device "Generic Mouse"
>
> It is looking for two mice here, one called "Configured Mouse" and one
> called "Generic Mouse", there will be two input sections fro these and
> IIRC one will be ps2 and one usb.
>
> > (WW) The directory "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/cyrillic" does not exist.
> > Entry deleted from font path.
> > (**) FontPath set to
> >
> "unix/:7100,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled,/u
> sr
> >
> /lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1,/usr/lib/X11/fonts
> /S
> > peedo,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi"
> > (==) RgbPath set to "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
> > (==) ModulePath set to "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"
> > (--) using VT number 9
> >
>
> This is strange, it should be VT 7 I believe, but not a problem in
> itself.
>
> > (WW) Cannot open APM
> > (II) Module ABI versions:
> > XFree86 ANSI C Emulation: 0.1
> > XFree86 Video Driver: 0.4
> > XFree86 XInput driver : 0.2
> > XFree86 Server Extension : 0.1
> > XFree86 Font Renderer : 0.2
> > (II) Loader running on linux
> > (II) LoadModule: "bitmap"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/fonts/libbitmap.a
> > (II) Module bitmap: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Font Renderer
> > ABI class: XFree86 Font Renderer, version 0.2
> > (II) Loading font Bitmap
> > (II) LoadModule: "pcidata"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libpcidata.a
> > (II) Module pcidata: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 0.1.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) PCI: Probing config type using method 1
> > (II) PCI: Config type is 1
> > (II) PCI: stages = 0x03, oldVal1 = 0x00000000, mode1Res1 = 0x80000000
> > (II) PCI: PCI scan (all values are in hex)
> > (II) PCI: 00:00:0: chip 1106,0305 card 0000,0000 rev 81 class 06,00,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:01:0: chip 1106,8305 card 0000,0000 rev 00 class 06,04,00
> hdr
> > 01
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:0: chip 1106,0686 card 1106,0000 rev 40 class 06,01,00
> hdr
> > 80
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:1: chip 1106,0571 card 0000,0000 rev 06 class 01,01,8a
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:2: chip 1106,3038 card 0925,1234 rev 16 class 0c,03,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:3: chip 1106,3038 card 0925,1234 rev 16 class 0c,03,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:4: chip 1106,3057 card 0000,0000 rev 40 class 06,00,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:07:5: chip 1106,3058 card 1462,3400 rev 50 class 04,01,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 00:08:0: chip 10ec,8139 card a0a0,0027 rev 10 class 02,00,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: 01:00:0: chip 102b,0521 card 102b,ff03 rev 01 class 03,00,00
> hdr
> > 00
> > (II) PCI: End of PCI scan
> > (II) LoadModule: "scanpci"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libscanpci.a
> > (II) Module scanpci: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 0.1.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) UnloadModule: "scanpci"
> > (II) Unloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libscanpci.a
> > (II) Host-to-PCI bridge:
> > (II) PCI-to-ISA bridge:
> > (II) Host-to-PCI bridge:
> > (II) PCI-to-PCI bridge:
> > (II) Bus 0: bridge is at (0:0:0), (-1,0,0), BCTRL: 0x08 (VGA_EN is set)
> > (II) Bus 0 I/O range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0000ffff (0x10000) IX[B]
> > (II) Bus 0 non-prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
> > (II) Bus 0 prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
> > (II) Bus 1: bridge is at (0:1:0), (0,1,1), BCTRL: 0x0c (VGA_EN is set)
> > (II) Bus 1 I/O range:
> > (II) Bus 1 non-prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd6ffffff (0x3000000) MX[B]
> > (II) Bus 1 prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B]
> > (II) Bus -1: bridge is at (0:7:0), (0,-1,0), BCTRL: 0x08 (VGA_EN is set)
> > (II) Bus -1 I/O range:
> > (II) Bus -1 non-prefetchable memory range:
> > (II) Bus -1 prefetchable memory range:
> > (II) Bus -1: bridge is at (0:0:0), (-1,-1,0), BCTRL: 0x08 (VGA_EN is
> set)
> > (II) Bus -1 I/O range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0000ffff (0x10000) IX[B]
> > (II) Bus -1 non-prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
> > (II) Bus -1 prefetchable memory range:
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
> > (--) PCI:*(1:0:0) Matrox MGA G200 AGP rev 1, Mem @ 0xd7000000/24,
> > 0xd4000000/14, 0xd5000000/23
>
> It finds the card here and says its AGP so you will need the agpgart
> module loaded, but it looks like it is from the output farther on.
>
> > (II) Addressable bus resource ranges are
> > [0] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
> > [1] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0000ffff (0x10000) IX[B]
> > (II) OS-reported resource ranges:
> > [0] -1 0 0xffe00000 - 0xffffffff (0x200000) MX[B](B)
> > [1] -1 0 0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
> > [2] -1 0 0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
> > [3] -1 0 0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
> > [4] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
> > [5] -1 0 0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
> > [6] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
> > (II) Active PCI resource ranges:
> > [0] -1 0 0xd8000000 - 0xdfffffff (0x8000000) MX[B]E
> > [1] -1 0 0xd0000000 - 0xd3ffffff (0x4000000) MX[B]E
> > [2] -1 0 0xd5000000 - 0xd57fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
> > [3] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd4003fff (0x4000) MX[B](B)
> > [4] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B](B)
> > [5] -1 0 0x0000ec00 - 0x0000ecff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [6] -1 0 0x0000e400 - 0x0000e4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [7] -1 0 0x0000e000 - 0x0000e0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [8] -1 0 0x0000dc00 - 0x0000dcff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [9] -1 0 0x0000d800 - 0x0000d8ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [10] -1 0 0x0000d400 - 0x0000d4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [11] -1 0 0x0000d000 - 0x0000d0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > (II) Active PCI resource ranges after removing overlaps:
> > [0] -1 0 0xd8000000 - 0xdfffffff (0x8000000) MX[B]E
> > [1] -1 0 0xd0000000 - 0xd3ffffff (0x4000000) MX[B]E
> > [2] -1 0 0xd5000000 - 0xd57fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
> > [3] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd4003fff (0x4000) MX[B](B)
> > [4] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B](B)
> > [5] -1 0 0x0000ec00 - 0x0000ecff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [6] -1 0 0x0000e400 - 0x0000e4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [7] -1 0 0x0000e000 - 0x0000e0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [8] -1 0 0x0000dc00 - 0x0000dcff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [9] -1 0 0x0000d800 - 0x0000d8ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [10] -1 0 0x0000d400 - 0x0000d4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [11] -1 0 0x0000d000 - 0x0000d0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > (II) OS-reported resource ranges after removing overlaps with PCI:
> > [0] -1 0 0xffe00000 - 0xffffffff (0x200000) MX[B](B)
> > [1] -1 0 0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
> > [2] -1 0 0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
> > [3] -1 0 0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
> > [4] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
> > [5] -1 0 0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
> > [6] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
> > (II) All system resource ranges:
> > [0] -1 0 0xffe00000 - 0xffffffff (0x200000) MX[B](B)
> > [1] -1 0 0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
> > [2] -1 0 0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
> > [3] -1 0 0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
> > [4] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
> > [5] -1 0 0xd8000000 - 0xdfffffff (0x8000000) MX[B]E
> > [6] -1 0 0xd0000000 - 0xd3ffffff (0x4000000) MX[B]E
> > [7] -1 0 0xd5000000 - 0xd57fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
> > [8] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd4003fff (0x4000) MX[B](B)
> > [9] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B](B)
> > [10] -1 0 0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
> > [11] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
> > [12] -1 0 0x0000ec00 - 0x0000ecff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [13] -1 0 0x0000e400 - 0x0000e4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [14] -1 0 0x0000e000 - 0x0000e0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [15] -1 0 0x0000dc00 - 0x0000dcff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [16] -1 0 0x0000d800 - 0x0000d8ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [17] -1 0 0x0000d400 - 0x0000d4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [18] -1 0 0x0000d000 - 0x0000d0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > (II) LoadModule: "GLcore"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libGLcore.a
> > (II) Module GLcore: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) LoadModule: "bitmap"
> > (II) Reloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/fonts/libbitmap.a
> > (II) Loading font Bitmap
> > (II) LoadModule: "dbe"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libdbe.a
> > (II) Module dbe: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Server Extension
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
> > (II) LoadModule: "ddc"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libddc.a
> > (II) Module ddc: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) LoadModule: "dri"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libdri.a
> > (II) Module dri: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading sub module "drm"
> > (II) LoadModule: "drm"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/linux/libdrm.a
> > (II) Module drm: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading extension XFree86-DRI
> > (II) LoadModule: "extmod"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libextmod.a
> > (II) Module extmod: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Server Extension
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
>
> Did you install the dri libraries? Its looking loading the graphic
> acceleration here. Shouldn't be the problem for normal but may take some
> fiddling to work properly later on o get acceleration going.
>
> > (II) Loading extension SHAPE
> > (II) Loading extension MIT-SUNDRY-NONSTANDARD
> > (II) Loading extension BIG-REQUESTS
> > (II) Loading extension SYNC
> > (II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
> > (II) Loading extension XC-MISC
> > (II) Loading extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
> > (II) Loading extension XFree86-Misc
> > (II) Loading extension XFree86-DGA
> > (II) Loading extension DPMS
> > (II) Loading extension FontCache
> > (II) Loading extension TOG-CUP
> > (II) Loading extension Extended-Visual-Information
> > (II) Loading extension XVideo
> > (II) Loading extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
> > (II) LoadModule: "freetype"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/fonts/libfreetype.a
> > (II) Module freetype: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.1.9
> > Module class: XFree86 Font Renderer
> > ABI class: XFree86 Font Renderer, version 0.2
> > (II) Loading font FreeType
> > (II) LoadModule: "glx"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libglx.a
> > (II) Module glx: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading sub module "GLcore"
> > (II) LoadModule: "GLcore"
> > (II) Reloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libGLcore.a
> > (II) Loading extension GLX
> > (II) LoadModule: "int10"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/linux/libint10.a
> > (II) Module int10: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) LoadModule: "pex5"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libpex5.a
> > (II) Module pex5: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Server Extension
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading extension X3D-PEX
> > (II) LoadModule: "record"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/librecord.a
> > (II) Module record: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.13.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Server Extension
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading extension RECORD
> > (II) LoadModule: "speedo"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/fonts/libspeedo.a
> > (II) Module speedo: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Font Renderer
> > ABI class: XFree86 Font Renderer, version 0.2
> > (II) Loading font Speedo
> > (II) LoadModule: "type1"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/fonts/libtype1.a
> > (II) Module type1: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Font Renderer
> > ABI class: XFree86 Font Renderer, version 0.2
> > (II) Loading font Type1
> > (II) Loading font CID
> > (II) LoadModule: "vbe"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libvbe.a
> > (II) Module vbe: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) LoadModule: "xie"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/extensions/libxie.a
> > (II) Module xie: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 Server Extension
> > ABI class: XFree86 Server Extension, version 0.1
> > (II) Loading extension XIE
> > (II) LoadModule: "mga"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/drivers/mga_drv.o
> > (II) Module mga: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.1
> > Module class: XFree86 Video Driver
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
>
> Its loading the mga module fine.
>
> > (II) LoadModule: "mouse"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/input/mouse_drv.o
> > (II) Module mouse: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
> > Module class: XFree86 XInput Driver
> > ABI class: XFree86 XInput driver, version 0.2
> > (II) MGA: driver for Matrox chipsets: mga2064w, mga1064sg, mga2164w,
> > mga2164w AGP, mgag100, mgag100 PCI, mgag200, mgag200 PCI, mgag400
> > (II) Primary Device is: PCI 01:00:0
> > (--) Assigning device section with no busID to primary device
> > (--) Chipset mgag200 found
>
> Recognizes the card.
>
> > (II) resource ranges after xf86ClaimFixedResources() call:
> > [0] -1 0 0xffe00000 - 0xffffffff (0x200000) MX[B](B)
> > [1] -1 0 0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
> > [2] -1 0 0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
> > [3] -1 0 0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
> > [4] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
> > [5] -1 0 0xd8000000 - 0xdfffffff (0x8000000) MX[B]E
> > [6] -1 0 0xd0000000 - 0xd3ffffff (0x4000000) MX[B]E
> > [7] -1 0 0xd5000000 - 0xd57fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
> > [8] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd4003fff (0x4000) MX[B](B)
> > [9] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B](B)
> > [10] -1 0 0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
> > [11] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
> > [12] -1 0 0x0000ec00 - 0x0000ecff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [13] -1 0 0x0000e400 - 0x0000e4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [14] -1 0 0x0000e000 - 0x0000e0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [15] -1 0 0x0000dc00 - 0x0000dcff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [16] -1 0 0x0000d800 - 0x0000d8ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [17] -1 0 0x0000d400 - 0x0000d4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [18] -1 0 0x0000d000 - 0x0000d0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > (II) resource ranges after probing:
> > [0] -1 0 0xffe00000 - 0xffffffff (0x200000) MX[B](B)
> > [1] -1 0 0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
> > [2] -1 0 0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
> > [3] -1 0 0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
> > [4] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
> > [5] -1 0 0xd8000000 - 0xdfffffff (0x8000000) MX[B]E
> > [6] -1 0 0xd0000000 - 0xd3ffffff (0x4000000) MX[B]E
> > [7] -1 0 0xd5000000 - 0xd57fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
> > [8] -1 0 0xd4000000 - 0xd4003fff (0x4000) MX[B](B)
> > [9] -1 0 0xd7000000 - 0xd7ffffff (0x1000000) MX[B](B)
> > [10] 0 0 0x000a0000 - 0x000affff (0x10000) MS[B]
> > [11] 0 0 0x000b0000 - 0x000b7fff (0x8000) MS[B]
> > [12] 0 0 0x000b8000 - 0x000bffff (0x8000) MS[B]
> > [13] -1 0 0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
> > [14] -1 0 0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
> > [15] -1 0 0x0000ec00 - 0x0000ecff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [16] -1 0 0x0000e400 - 0x0000e4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [17] -1 0 0x0000e000 - 0x0000e0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [18] -1 0 0x0000dc00 - 0x0000dcff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [19] -1 0 0x0000d800 - 0x0000d8ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [20] -1 0 0x0000d400 - 0x0000d4ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [21] -1 0 0x0000d000 - 0x0000d0ff (0x100) IX[B]E
> > [22] 0 0 0x000003b0 - 0x000003bb (0xc) IS[B]
> > [23] 0 0 0x000003c0 - 0x000003df (0x20) IS[B]
> > (II) Setting vga for screen 0.
> > (II) Loading sub module "vgahw"
> > (II) LoadModule: "vgahw"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libvgahw.a
> > (II) Module vgahw: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 0.1.0
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (**) MGA(0): Depth 24, (--) framebuffer bpp 32
> > (==) MGA(0): RGB weight 888
> > (**) MGA(0): Option "UseFBDev" "true"
>
> Might try to disable fbdev in the setup and see if it helps.
>
> > (II) Loading sub module "mga_hal"
> > (II) LoadModule: "mga_hal"
> > (WW) Warning, couldn't open module mga_hal
> > (II) UnloadModule: "mga_hal"
> > (EE) MGA: Failed to load module "mga_hal" (module does not exist, 0)
> > (II) MGA(0): Matrox HAL module not found - using builtin mode setup
> > instead
>
> This is saying that there was an error loading mag_hal so it is using
> built in mode setup instead. It doesn't seem like its stopping here.
> Found this information on mga had if it interests you:
>
> The MGA hal is a closed-source hardware access library from
> Matrox. XFree86 includes the ability to make a loadable module
> using this library to add features to XFree86's Matrox support.
> If the loadable module is present it enables TV Out and dualhead
> for G400 cards (non-G400 dualhead cards don't need it). If it
> isn't found, an error message is printed about it being missing
> but it's not a problem unless you need these features.
>
> Seems to be a known error, but not the problem from the messages.
>
> > (--) MGA(0): Chipset: "mgag200"
> > (==) MGA(0): Using AGP 1x mode
> > (**) MGA(0): Using framebuffer device
> > (II) Loading sub module "fbdevhw"
> > (II) LoadModule: "fbdevhw"
> > (II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/linux/libfbdevhw.a
> > (II) Module fbdevhw: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
> > compiled for 4.1.0.1, module version = 0.0.2
> > ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.4
> > (II) UnloadModule: "mga"
> > (II) UnloadModule: "fbdevhw"
> > (II) Unloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/linux/libfbdevhw.a
> > (II) UnloadModule: "vgahw"
> > (II) Unloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libvgahw.a
> > (EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
> >
> > Fatal server error:
> > no screens found
> >
> > When reporting a problem related to a server crash, please send
> > the full server output, not just the last messages.
> > This can be found in the log file "/var/log/XFree86.0.log".
> > Please report problems to submit@bugs.debian.org.
> >
> >
> > --------- end of XFree86.0.log ----------
> >
> > > > " Warning couldn't open module mga_hal
> > > > " MGA: Failed to load module mga_hal (Module does not exist,
0)
> > > >
> > >
> > > Try using the generic vga driver as a start and see if that solves the
> > > problem first. If that works it will be easier to activate the mga
> > > driver next. Also try doing modprobe agpgart (assuming you have agp,
> don't
> > > remember if accelerated pci also uses agpgart or pcigart, try both).
> > >
> >
> > I did this using xf86config but XFree86.0.log suggests that X is still
> > trying to load MGA
> >
> > > > " EE Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Try reducing the resolution and refresh rate as a start to 1024x768
> and
> > > 75HZ as a maximum, maybe its having problems with recognizing your
> > > monitor. Again if this works its easier to improve afterwords. IIRC
> > > there is an simple and novice options for setting up the monitor
> > > refresh rates which should let you choose something close as a start.
> > >
> >
> > did this
> >
> > > > " Fatal Server error no screens found
> > > >
> > > > if I run xf86cfg, it goes to VGA mode and brings up the XWindows
> > > > configuration modules, but the mouse doesn't work.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Could be that you mouse isn't configured properly. X will crash in
> such
> > > a case and give errors that seem to indicate screen problems instead
> of
> > > mouse problems. I ran into this several times and it was usually the
> > > last place where people look.
> > >
> > > What mouse do you have (brand and ps/2 or usb?). Post the generated
> > > /etc/X11/XF86Config.
> > >
> >
> > It is a basic Microsoft(TM) 2 button mouse attached to PS/2.
> >
> > I have tried configuring as MS mouse and PS/2 mouse (I think it set to
> PS/2
> > now).
> >
> > /etc/X11/XF86Config follows.....
> >
>
> >From the logs I need /etc/X11/XF86Config-4. From first look it doesn't
> look like this file matches the logs. See if XF86Config-4 exists also.
> The first thing I can thing of:
>
> check that you have /dev/mouse, it should be a symbolic link to
> /dev/psaux (do ls -l and see what the file name is). If it doesn't
> exists either provide /dev/psaux as the mouse location for the setup
> process or do as root
>
> ln -s psaux /dev/mouse
>
> Using ImPS/2 instead if PS/2 may also help but it won't change
> behavior, just features.
>
> This is my best bet for now.
> I have to go now, so if it doesn't help I will look farther a bit later.
>
> > # File generated by xf86config.
> >
> > #
> > # Copyright (c) 1999 by The XFree86 Project, Inc.
> > #
> > # Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining
> a
> > # copy of this software and associated documentation files (the
> "Software"),
> > # to deal in the Software without restriction, including without
> limitation
> > # the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute,
> sublicense,
> > # and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the
> > # Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
> > #
> > # The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be
> included in
> > # all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
> > #
> > # THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
> EXPRESS OR
> > # IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
> MERCHANTABILITY,
> > # FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT
> SHALL
> > # THE XFREE86 PROJECT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
> LIABILITY,
> > # WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT
> OF
> > # OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
> > # SOFTWARE.
> > #
> > # Except as contained in this notice, the name of the XFree86 Project
> shall
> > # not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or
> other
> > # dealings in this Software without prior written authorization from the
> > # XFree86 Project.
> > #
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Refer to the XF86Config(4/5) man page for details about the format of
> > # this file.
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Module section -- this section is used to specify
> > # which dynamically loadable modules to load.
> > # **********************************************************************
> > #
> > Section "Module"
> >
> > # This loads the DBE extension module.
> >
> > Load "dbe" # Double buffer extension
> >
> > # This loads the miscellaneous extensions module, and disables
> > # initialisation of the XFree86-DGA extension within that module.
> > SubSection "extmod"
> > Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA
> extension
> > EndSubSection
> >
> > # This loads the Type1 and FreeType font modules
> > Load "type1"
> > Load "freetype"
> >
> > # This loads the GLX module
> > # Load "glx"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Files section. This allows default font and rgb paths to be set
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > Section "Files"
> >
> > # The location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
> > # file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
> > # no need to change the default.
> >
> > RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
> >
> > # Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (which are concatenated
> together),
> > # as well as specifying multiple comma-separated entries in one FontPath
> > # command (or a combination of both methods)
> > #
> > # If you don't have a floating point coprocessor and emacs, Mosaic or
> other
> > # programs take long to start up, try moving the Type1 and Speedo
> directory
> > # to the end of this list (or comment them out).
> > #
> >
> > # FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local/"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
> > FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"
> >
> > # The module search path. The default path is shown here.
> >
> > # ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Server flags section.
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > Section "ServerFlags"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to cause a core dump at the spot where a signal is
> > # received. This may leave the console in an unusable state, but may
> > # provide a better stack trace in the core dump to aid in debugging
> >
> > # Option "NoTrapSignals"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><BS> server abort sequence
> > # This allows clients to receive this key event.
> >
> > # Option "DontZap"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> mode switching
> > # sequences. This allows clients to receive these key events.
> >
> > # Option "Dont Zoom"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to disable tuning with the xvidtune client. With
> > # it the client can still run and fetch card and monitor attributes,
> > # but it will not be allowed to change them. If it tries it will
> > # receive a protocol error.
> >
> > # Option "DisableVidModeExtension"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local xvidtune client.
> >
> > # Option "AllowNonLocalXvidtune"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to disable dynamically modifying the input device
> > # (mouse and keyboard) settings.
> >
> > # Option "DisableModInDev"
> >
> > # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local client to
> > # change the keyboard or mouse settings (currently only xset).
> >
> > # Option "AllowNonLocalModInDev"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Input devices
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Core keyboard's InputDevice section
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > Section "InputDevice"
> >
> > Identifier "Keyboard1"
> > Driver "Keyboard"
> > # For most OSs the protocol can be omitted (it defaults to "Standard").
> > # When using XQUEUE (only for SVR3 and SVR4, but not Solaris),
> > # uncomment the following line.
> >
> > # Option "Protocol" "Xqueue"
> >
> > Option "AutoRepeat" "500 30"
> >
> > # Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
> > # Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
> >
> > # Option "LeftAlt" "Meta"
> > # Option "RightAlt" "ModeShift"
> >
> > # To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
> > # lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
> > # keyboard, you will probably want to use:
> > # Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
> > # If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
> > # Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
> > #
> > # Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
> > # For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
> > # Option "XkbLayout" "de"
> > # or:
> > # Option "XkbLayout" "de"
> > # Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
> > #
> > # If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
> > # control keys, use:
> > # Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
> >
> > # These are the default XKB settings for XFree86
> > # Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
> > # Option "XkbModel" "pc101"
> > # Option "XkbLayout" "us"
> > # Option "XkbVariant" ""
> > # Option "XkbOptions" ""
> >
> > # Option "XkbDisable"
> >
> > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
> > Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
> > Option "XkbLayout" "us"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Core Pointer's InputDevice section
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > Section "InputDevice"
> >
> > # Identifier and driver
> >
> > Identifier "Mouse1"
> > Driver "mouse"
> > Option "Protocol" "PS/2"
> > Option "Device" "/dev/mouse"
> >
> > # When using XQUEUE, comment out the above two lines, and uncomment
> > # the following line.
> >
> > # Option "Protocol" "Xqueue"
> >
> > # Baudrate and SampleRate are only for some Logitech mice. In
> > # almost every case these lines should be omitted.
> >
> > # Option "BaudRate" "9600"
> > # Option "SampleRate" "150"
> >
> > # Emulate3Buttons is an option for 2-button Microsoft mice
> > # Emulate3Timeout is the timeout in milliseconds (default is 50ms)
> >
> > # Option "Emulate3Buttons"
> > # Option "Emulate3Timeout" "50"
> >
> > # ChordMiddle is an option for some 3-button Logitech mice
> >
> > # Option "ChordMiddle"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Other input device sections
> > # this is optional and is required only if you
> > # are using extended input devices. This is for example only. Refer
> > # to the XF86Config man page for a description of the options.
> > # **********************************************************************
> > #
> > # Section "InputDevice"
> > # Identifier "Mouse2"
> > # Driver "mouse"
> > # Option "Protocol" "MouseMan"
> > # Option "Device" "/dev/mouse2"
> > # EndSection
> > #
> > # Section "InputDevice"
> > # Identifier "spaceball"
> > # Driver "magellan"
> > # Option "Device" "/dev/cua0"
> > # EndSection
> > #
> > # Section "InputDevice"
> > # Identifier "spaceball2"
> > # Driver "spaceorb"
> > # Option "Device" "/dev/cua0"
> > # EndSection
> > #
> > # Section "InputDevice"
> > # Identifier "touchscreen0"
> > # Driver "microtouch"
> > # Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0"
> > # Option "MinX" "1412"
> > # Option "MaxX" "15184"
> > # Option "MinY" "15372"
> > # Option "MaxY" "1230"
> > # Option "ScreenNumber" "0"
> > # Option "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
> > # Option "ButtonNumber" "1"
> > # Option "SendCoreEvents"
> > # EndSection
> > #
> > # Section "InputDevice"
> > # Identifier "touchscreen1"
> > # Driver "elo2300"
> > # Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0"
> > # Option "MinX" "231"
> > # Option "MaxX" "3868"
> > # Option "MinY" "3858"
> > # Option "MaxY" "272"
> > # Option "ScreenNumber" "0"
> > # Option "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
> > # Option "ButtonThreshold" "17"
> > # Option "ButtonNumber" "1"
> > # Option "SendCoreEvents"
> > # EndSection
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Monitor section
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # Any number of monitor sections may be present
> >
> > Section "Monitor"
> >
> > Identifier "My Monitor"
> >
> > # HorizSync is in kHz unless units are specified.
> > # HorizSync may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
> > # comma separated list of ranges of values.
> > # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
> > # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.
> >
> > HorizSync 31.5 - 82.0
> >
> > # HorizSync 30-64 # multisync
> > # HorizSync 31.5, 35.2 # multiple fixed sync frequencies
> > # HorizSync 15-25, 30-50 # multiple ranges of sync frequencies
> >
> > # VertRefresh is in Hz unless units are specified.
> > # VertRefresh may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
> > # comma separated list of ranges of values.
> > # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
> > # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.
> >
> > VertRefresh 40-150
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Graphics device section
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # Any number of graphics device sections may be present
> >
> > # Standard VGA Device:
> >
> > Section "Device"
> > Identifier "Standard VGA"
> > VendorName "Unknown"
> > BoardName "Unknown"
> >
> > # The chipset line is optional in most cases. It can be used to
> override
> > # the driver's chipset detection, and should not normally be specified.
> >
> > # Chipset "generic"
> >
> > # The Driver line must be present. When using run-time loadable driver
> > # modules, this line instructs the server to load the specified driver
> > # module. Even when not using loadable driver modules, this line
> > # indicates which driver should interpret the information in this
> section.
> >
> > Driver "vga"
> > # The BusID line is used to specify which of possibly multiple devices
> > # this section is intended for. When this line isn't present, a device
> > # section can only match up with the primary video device. For PCI
> > # devices a line like the following could be used. This line should not
> > # normally be included unless there is more than one video device
> > # intalled.
> >
> > # BusID "PCI:0:10:0"
> >
> > # VideoRam 256
> >
> > # Clocks 25.2 28.3
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> > # Device configured by xf86config:
> >
> > Section "Device"
> > Identifier "Unsupported VGA compatible"
> > Driver "vga"
> > # unsupported card
> > #VideoRam 4096
> > # Insert Clocks lines here if appropriate
> > EndSection
> >
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # Screen sections
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # Any number of screen sections may be present. Each describes
> > # the configuration of a single screen. A single specific screen
> section
> > # may be specified from the X server command line with the "-screen"
> > # option.
> > Section "Screen"
> > Identifier "Screen 1"
> > Device "Unsupported VGA compatible"
> > Monitor "My Monitor"
> > DefaultDepth 16
> >
> > Subsection "Display"
> > Depth 8
> > Modes "640x480" "800x600" "1024x768" "1280x1024"
> > ViewPort 0 0
> > EndSubsection
> > Subsection "Display"
> > Depth 16
> > Modes "640x480" "800x600" "1024x768" "1280x1024"
> > ViewPort 0 0
> > EndSubsection
> > Subsection "Display"
> > Depth 24
> > Modes "640x480" "800x600" "1024x768" "1280x1024"
> > ViewPort 0 0
> > EndSubsection
> > EndSection
> >
> > # **********************************************************************
> > # ServerLayout sections.
> > # **********************************************************************
> >
> > # Any number of ServerLayout sections may be present. Each describes
> > # the way multiple screens are organised. A specific ServerLayout
> > # section may be specified from the X server command line with the
> > # "-layout" option. In the absence of this, the first section is used.
> > # When now ServerLayout section is present, the first Screen section
> > # is used alone.
> >
> > Section "ServerLayout"
> >
> > # The Identifier line must be present
> > Identifier "Simple Layout"
> >
> > # Each Screen line specifies a Screen section name, and optionally
> > # the relative position of other screens. The four names after
> > # primary screen name are the screens to the top, bottom, left and right
> > # of the primary screen. In this example, screen 2 is located to the
> > # right of screen 1.
> >
> > Screen "Screen 1"
> >
> > # Each InputDevice line specifies an InputDevice section name and
> > # optionally some options to specify the way the device is to be
> > # used. Those options include "CorePointer", "CoreKeyboard" and
> > # "SendCoreEvents".
> >
> > InputDevice "Mouse1" "CorePointer"
> > InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"
> >
> > EndSection
> >
> >
> > ------------ end of XF86Config ---------------
> >
> > I hope all this means something to you.
> >
> > Many thanks for your assistance.
> >
> > > > I run xf86config and re-enter the hardware specs (to the best of my
> > > > ability), but this makes no difference.
> > > >
> > > > I am basic level user with unix (some years ago), and without gui
> feel
> > > like
> > > > I have been thrown in the deep-end in a tied sack. If I had XWindows
> I
> > > could
> > > > probably start swimming.
> > > >
> > > > David
> > > > --------------------------------------
> > > > David Moore
> > > > dmoore@geomap.com.au
> > > >
> > > >
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