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Article #47429Re: Sis 5597/5598 problems !
From: David Freshwater
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 00:00
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 00:00
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Hi,
You could try this site, lots of very good information
http://www.xmission.com/~howardm/
Well HP is Hewlett Packard....I've been having a lot of trouble with one....same
problem as yours......let me know how you get on.
By the way the above mentioned site is exceptional...
David
Zlaya wrote:
> Thanks David
>
> I tried the name you gave me, and it still didn't work. Now, the problem seems
> to be with the memory. As I said, the card uses RAM for it's own memory, so I
> assume that it can't recognise that. After I chose the ammount of RAM manualy,
> it still didn't work. Now it's asking for the clockchip settings or something
> like that. It's got a few options on the list, but I have no idea what to
> choose. (I don't even know what that is to tell you honestly)
> That's about as far as I got. If there's anyone else that's familiar with the
> problem, please contact me !
> P.S. What are HP comuters? :-) thanks !
>
> David Freshwater wrote:
>
> > The SiS 5597/5598 is supported. Use the SiS86c201 . Are you by any chance
> > using a HP Comp? If you are would be very interested in how you get on
> > installing and configuring.
> > David
> >
> > Zlaya wrote:
> >
> > > Hi !
> > >
> > > I just installed linux on my computer. I'm having probems with running
> > > XWindows because my video card is not listed as supported hardware. Is
> > > there anyone who had similar problems? Please contact me as soon as
> > > possible. The video card is 'Sis 5597/5598' .It's an onboard video card.
> > > It shares memory with RAM, and I think that is causing a bit of a
> > > problem too. If there's anyone who solved this problem, please help !
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance !
> >
> > --
> > If all else fails, read the instructions!
--
If all else fails, read the instructions!
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