[Xfree 4] problem with S3 virge/DX

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1 total messages Started by eric Fri, 16 Mar 2001 00:30

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Author: eric
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 00:30

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Hi all,

Installing Linux Mandrake 7.2 I wanted to use the Xfree 4 server
with my S3 Virge/DX graphic card.

The problem is that I can't go beyond the resolution of 800x600
for 15 bits colors.

The very strange thing is that with the previous version of Xfree
I could go until 1024x768 with 16bits colors. It even worked under
Windows (or Windaube for french pepople)

When I try to configure 1024x768 with either 15 bits or 16 bits
colors, my screen goes black, my monitor does a very strange noise
(like if I just powered it off) and I can't do anything except from
rebooting the computer pressing the reset button (CTR-ALT-DEL or 
CTR-ALT-SUPPR)
are not intercepted any more.

I looked in the FAQs and the Xfree 4 driver status (free86.org) and I 
did not
find anything to help

Is there someone that experienced the same problem ?
Is it a known problem ?
Is there a solution in order to go on using Xfree 4 ?

Thanks in advance for your help and your support

Bests Regards,

eric

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