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Re: Sis 5597/5598 problems !

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From: Larry Hill
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 00:00
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I did have this chipset for a while, until I sold it to my brother. The
fact that it doesn't use it's own RAM but gets it from the motherboard
doesn't matter.

If you are using X 3.3.2 you need a new X server which you can get at:
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse_update/XFree86-3.3.2.3-SuSE/
Read the  INDEX file and it should be obvious what you need to download.

If you have 3.3.3 then the SVGA server has support built in for the
chipset.

If you are using an older version of X than the above I don't have an
answer other than to upgrade.


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!

-- 
Larry.
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