RE: [newbie] Problems running X on a Compaq XL118
It didn't get me any closer unfortunately. It showed setup for an 1800 XL181 (mine is a 1200 XL118). I have talked with Compaq, and searched the Trident Site but have gotten no closer using those resources also. I have cycled through a bunch of the settings in xf86config, switching one setting at a time, but its really slow, especially since I don't have any idea how the settings are created (precluding me opening the file in a text editor and changing the settings through it). So the hard way it is. The problem appears that the refresh rate is incorrect. I am using a Verticle refresh of 66-100 (from the Trident Page) and trying the 3D drivers for Trident Cards (from Compaq info) and then cycling through the different monitor types, which works out to about 30 combinations, if I don't change anything else (I've gotten through about 10 combinations so far (I had to get back to work). So if anyone has some ideas please let me know. BTW, Ingo Bauer thanks for the response... still searching for a clear screen... RTH __ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup
RE: [newbie] Problems running X on a Compaq XL118
It didn't get me any closer unfortunately. It showed setup for an 1800 XL181 (mine is a 1200 XL118). I have talked with Compaq, and searched the Trident Site but have gotten no closer using those resources also. I have cycled through a bunch of the settings in xf86config, switching one setting at a time, but its really slow, especially since I don't have any idea how the settings are created (precluding me opening the file in a text editor and changing the settings through it). So the hard way it is. The problem appears that the refresh rate is incorrect. I am using a Verticle refresh of 66-100 (from the Trident Page) and trying the 3D drivers for Trident Cards (from Compaq info) and then cycling through the different monitor types, which works out to about 30 combinations, if I don't change anything else (I've gotten through about 10 combinations so far (I had to get back to work). So if anyone has some ideas please let me know. BTW, Ingo Bauer thanks for the response... still searching for a clear screen... RTH Robert Hershberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- email 703-234-3950 x9038 -- voice/fax (East Coast) 619-388-2006 x1211 -- voice/fax (West Coast) __ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup
RE: [newbie] Problems running X on a Compaq XL118
I had similar problems installing Mandrake in my laptop (a Toshiba) and I solved them using the text installation. It seems that sometimes the graphic installation gives more problems that the text one. Try it! Perhaps it works also for you! Francisco Alcaraz Murcia (Spain) - Mensaje Original - Remitente: Robert Hershberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fecha: Martes, Diciembre 26, 2000 10:52 pm Asunto: [newbie] Problems running X on a Compaq XL118 > I asked this Question last week but missed the response, so please > forgiveme for repeating... > > I have a Compaq 1200XL 118 Laptop (using all the internal drivers and > adapters) and after installing Mandrake 7.2 I can't get the X > Window System > to display properly. I run Xconfigurator and it appears to properly > configure my monitor (using a generic 70hz, superVGA) but when I > run X the > screen refresh does funky things. > It writes to the display in funky ways causing the screen to have > ghostimages. The whole screen will be covered with multiply parts > of the desktop > and any open windows in a confusing array of hash, broken windows > and icons. > Does anyone know what I should set the display settings too to get > X to work > properly. > Further I asked Compaq for info regarding the screen and they sent > backSIZE: 800 X 600 X 24b, & Cyberblade 3D Adapter. The rest of > the info > regarded the video output port. Anyway I tried the settings but > still no > joy. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks again for your time > > Robert Hershberger > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- email > 703-234-3950 x9038 -- voice/fax (East Coast) > 619-388-2006 x1211 -- voice/fax (West Coast) > > > __ > FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com > Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup > > >
[newbie] Problems running X on a Compaq XL118
I asked this Question last week but missed the response, so please forgive me for repeating... I have a Compaq 1200XL 118 Laptop (using all the internal drivers and adapters) and after installing Mandrake 7.2 I can't get the X Window System to display properly. I run Xconfigurator and it appears to properly configure my monitor (using a generic 70hz, superVGA) but when I run X the screen refresh does funky things. It writes to the display in funky ways causing the screen to have ghost images. The whole screen will be covered with multiply parts of the desktop and any open windows in a confusing array of hash, broken windows and icons. Does anyone know what I should set the display settings too to get X to work properly. Further I asked Compaq for info regarding the screen and they sent back SIZE: 800 X 600 X 24b, & Cyberblade 3D Adapter. The rest of the info regarded the video output port. Anyway I tried the settings but still no joy. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks again for your time Robert Hershberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- email 703-234-3950 x9038 -- voice/fax (East Coast) 619-388-2006 x1211 -- voice/fax (West Coast) __ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup
