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Started by Jay Beavers
Tue, 19 Apr 1994 00:31
startx refuses to start X
Author: Jay Beavers
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 00:31
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 00:31
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Ok, so I've tried everything I can think of. I've read all the FAQs, HOWTOs,
and even an O'Reilly book, but try as I might, I just can't get X to run on my
Linux box. So, can someone tell me what's up?
Stats: Linux 1.0, XFree 2.1, ATI Mach32 VLB with 1 MB VRAM, Microsoft serial
mouse on com1. Selection works just great on normal terminal sessions.
Kernel is compiled for 8 VTs.
************************* Results of startx *************************
dragonfly:~# startx
XFree86 Version 2.1 / X Window System
(protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 5000)
Operating System: Linux
Configured drivers:
Mach32: accelerated server for ATI Mach32 graphics adaptors (Patchlevel 0)
(using VT number 7)
Xconfig: /usr/X386/lib/X11/Xconfig
(**) stands for supplied, (--) stands for probed/default values
(**) Mouse: type: Microsoft, device: /dev/ttyS1, baudrate: 9600,
3 button emulation
(**) FontPath set to
"/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/misc/,/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/,/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
*** None of the configured devices was detected.***
Fatal server error:
no screens found
xinit: No such file or directory (errno 2): unexpected signal 13
******************************* Xconfig *******************************
# $Header: /home/x_cvs/mit/server/ddx/x386/Xconfig.cpp,v 1.8 1993/01/24 03:47:46 dawes Exp $
# $XConsortium: Xconfig,v 1.2 91/08/26 14:34:55 gildea Exp $
#
# Copyright 1990,91 by Thomas Roell, Dinkelscherben, Germany.
#
# Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
# documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that
# the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that
# copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
# documentation, and that the name of Thomas Roell not be used in
# advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without
# specific, written prior permission. Thomas Roell makes no representations
# about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided
# "as is" without express or implied warranty.
#
# THOMAS ROELL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
# INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
# EVENT SHALL THOMAS ROELL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
# CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF
USE,
# DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
# TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
# PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
#
# Author: Thomas Roell, roell@informatik.tu-muenchen.de
# modified by obz for easier linux porting
# Modified by Kevin Fluet (fluet@ee.ualberta.ca) for the Local Bus ATI
# Graphics Ultra Pro connected to a Gateway 2000 (MAG) Crystal Scan
# 1572 FS March 22, 1993
# bcr: Modified by Bill C. Riemerss (bcr@physics.purdue.edu) I've merged
# bcr: our Xconfig files. Both are for the same card and monitor, so
# bcr: which modes you use is just a matter of personal preferance.
#
# some nice paths, to avoid conflicts with other X-servers
#
RGBPath "/usr/X386/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)
#
FontPath "/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
#FontPath "/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
FontPath "/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
FontPath "/usr/X386/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
#FontPath "/usr/X386/lib/X11/BitstreamType1"
#
# Keyboard and various keyboard-related parameters
#
Keyboard
AutoRepeat 500 5
ServerNumLock
Xleds 1 2 3
#
# To set the LeftAlt to Meta, RightAlt key to ModeShift,
# RightCtl key to Compose, and ScrollLock key to ModeLock:
#
LeftAlt Meta
RightAlt ModeShift
RightCtl Compose
ScrollLock ModeLock
#
# Mouse definition and related parameters
#
# Microsoft "/dev/mouse"
Microsoft "/dev/ttyS1"
Emulate3Buttons
BaudRate 9600
#
# The graphics drivers
# First the 8-bit colour SVGA driver
#
vga256
Virtual 1152 910
ViewPort 0 0
Modes "1152v910" "1024v767" "800v600"
# NB: These are the actual clocks for the Ultra Pro, not just what X386
# gives you. They were determined by playing with the ATI install program.
Clocks 51 36 126 25 80 65 45 40 135 32 110 80 45 40 75 65
ACCEL
# If you only have 1MB, then 1024 767 is the maximum allowed...
Virtual 1024 767
# Virtual 1152 910
ViewPort 0 0
Modes "1024v767" "800v600"
# bcr: These are what Linus reported to the Xfree consortium
# bcr: Note I don't understand why the two clock lines must be different...
Clocks 100 126 92.4 36 50.35 56.64 0 44.90 135 32 110 80 39.91 44.9 75 65
#
# And last, the database of video modes
#
# These timings are set up for _my_ LB ATI Graphics Ultra Pro with 2MB
# VRAM installed. You may need to do some fine tuning due to variations from
# card to card and monitor to monitor. These _should_ work on a 1MB card
# without too much modification. Here is a quick and dirty description
# of how to fine tune these timings by modifying the numbers below:
#
# bcr: No modifications are needed for 1MB VRAM at this time.
#
# name - Not really a number, just a label.
# clock - Increase to reduce flicker at higher resolutions.
# You will have to readjust everything if you change this.
# bcr: Higher clock speeds means less flickering. However too high
# bcr: of a clock speed means you won't be able to use your full
# bcr: screen.
#
# horizontal timing -- all numbers are multiples of 8
# 1st - The width of the display (in pixels) -- don't change this
# 2nd,3rd - Increase (the same amount) to move display left.
# Decrease (the same amount) to move display right.
# bcr: X3 just seems to have random effects
# 4th - Increase to make display narrower.
# - Decrease to make display wider.
#
# vertical timing -- numbers do _not_ have to be multiples of 8.
# 1st - The depth of the display (in pixels) -- don't change this.
# 2nd,3rd - Increase (the same amount) to move display up.
# Decrease (the same amount) to move display down.
# bcr: Y3 just seems to have random effects
# 4th - Increase to make display deeper (taller).
# - Decrease to make display more shallow (shorter).
#
# -- Kevin (fluet@ee.ualberta.ca)
# bcr:
# bcr: I strongly recommend using vgaset. (Found on sunsite.unc.edu.)
# bcr: Any mode with a verticle frequency of about 60Hz or greater should
# bcr: appear completely flicker-free.
# bcr:
# bcr: Bill
ModeDB
# name clock horizontal timing vertical timing flags
# bcr: "sample" CC X1 X2 X3 X4 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
# bcr: I now use the following flicker-free modes. (found with vgaset)
"800v600" 51 800 800 1000 1000 600 600 606 616
"1024v767" 65 1024 1024 1280 1280 767 770 788 792
# "1152v910" 80 1152 1176 1424 1424 910 910 924 936
# bcr: These are Kevin's modes.
"800x600" 65 800 824 944 1032 600 600 606 624
"1024x767" 75 1024 1048 1184 1288 767 773 777 806
# "1152x910" 80 1152 1176 1272 1432 910 920 930 950
# bcr: These are the modes I used to use. (found by experimentation)
"640X480" 40 640 664 9999 824 480 480 0 520
"800X600" 40 800 824 9999 984 600 640 0 737
51 800 824 9999 1024 600 601 0 655
"1024X767" 65 1024 1048 9999 1288 767 775 0 843
75 1024 1048 9999 1288 767 767 0 830
# "1152X910" 80 1152 1176 9999 1424 910 925 0 1015
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