On Tue Aug 04 1998, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have an S3 Trio64V+ video card. Under Win95 I can get 24-bit color,
> however, under the S3 server I can only manage 8-bit (256 colors). I
> would really like to get it to run at least 24-bit color at 1024x768, but
> will settle for 800x600 if I can have 24-bit color.
Be reassured that if your card can do 1024x768x24bpp under windong, then it
can certainly do that with XFree86.
Some quick checks:
- does using Ctrl-Alt-grey+ and Ctrl-Alt-grey- work to change your
resolution?
- did you try starting X with "startx -- -bpp 24" to enable 24bpp modes?
(It's possible to set your favourite resolution/bpp modes as default in the
XF86config file - although it isn't immediately obvious exactly how to do
that).
> I tried using the SVGA server, but was not able to get anything but
> 320x200 resolution, which is definitely *not* and option. :)
With the S3 Trio64+ card, use the S3 driver. As I understand it, the SVGA
is a more generic driver and hasn't got the acceleration specific functions
for the S3 cards.
The X configuration programs often do a reasonable job, but are rather
brain-dead. Some of the commercial packages, like Metro-X and Inside-X
are better, but all that I've seen err on the side of being conservative.
The "problem" can be fixed in a number of ways:
- re-run the configuration program and choosing monitor specifications that
allow a wider range of modelines to work
- manually tweak the /etc/X11/XF86config (or whatever) file - which is most
often the most useful way to go.
Beware that if you set specifications outside the capabilities of your
video card and/or monitor, then you run a rick of damaging them.
> Any help is appreciated. Also I'm not on this list so please CC your
> replies to me so I can see them.
Small point, but your query was probably more aptly directed at the
linux-x11 email list.
Also, it seems a pity that you are willing to post to such lists to ask for
help, but not willing to subscribe them so that you might give yourself an
opportunity to help others.
Anyway, good luck.
Cheers .
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