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1 total messages Started by Jay Beavers Tue, 19 Apr 1994 00:31
startx refuses to start X
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Author: Jay Beavers
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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