Re: XRandR + nVidia
Am 09.03.2013 21:59, schrieb Joseph Areeda: I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR. I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series. Latest kmod drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled. Newer systems work fine but I have once that been upgraded since before the 2 were compatible. I have libXrandr installed but it doesn't seem to be enabled. This reminds me of: Would someone point me to a link that explains what I have to do? Thanks, Joe Any particular reason why you use xinerama? Usually you are better off just using randr for multiple displays. Regarding xorg.conf: Try to remove it entirely and let X11 and your desktop environment figure everything out. Regards, Florian Philipp signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature
Re: XRandR + nVidia
On 03/10/2013 06:53 AM, Phil Perry wrote: On 10/03/13 13:11, Florian Philipp wrote: Am 09.03.2013 21:59, schrieb Joseph Areeda: I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR. I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series. Latest kmod drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled. Newer systems work fine but I have once that been upgraded since before the 2 were compatible. I have libXrandr installed but it doesn't seem to be enabled. This reminds me of: Would someone point me to a link that explains what I have to do? Thanks, Joe Any particular reason why you use xinerama? Usually you are better off just using randr for multiple displays. Regarding xorg.conf: Try to remove it entirely and let X11 and your desktop environment figure everything out. You need an xorg.conf for the kmod NVIDIA driver. Thank you for the replies Phil, Florian. Why do I use Xinerama? Good question, I have set up my displays with the nVidia X-server settings on the Admin menu and Xinerama was the only way I could figure out how to get one virtual desktop. This might be another remnant of constant upgrades from 6.1 to last week but using that tool I don't see a way to switch. I will try removing xorg.conf and seeing if it will fix it. If not where would one find an xorg.conf for the kmod NVIDIA driver? thanks again, Joe
Re: XRandR + nVidia
Am 10.03.2013 14:53, schrieb Phil Perry: On 10/03/13 13:11, Florian Philipp wrote: Am 09.03.2013 21:59, schrieb Joseph Areeda: I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR. I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series. Latest kmod drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled. Newer systems work fine but I have once that been upgraded since before the 2 were compatible. I have libXrandr installed but it doesn't seem to be enabled. [...] Any particular reason why you use xinerama? Usually you are better off just using randr for multiple displays. Regarding xorg.conf: Try to remove it entirely and let X11 and your desktop environment figure everything out. You need an xorg.conf for the kmod NVIDIA driver. In that case try to get away with an xorg.conf that *only* reads Section Device Identifier NVIDIA_Device Driver nvidia EndSection Hope this helps, Florian Philipp signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature
Re: XRandR + nVidia
I can really identify with the xkcd graphic. X11 graphics on Linux has really come a long way. It was a real struggle back in the early 90's. Florian's response is spot on. Having a xorg.conf actually messes things up. Dont know why. But when you get rid of it, some automagical happens. On 03/09/2013 02:59 PM, Joseph Areeda wrote: I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR. I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series. Latest kmod drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled. Newer systems work fine but I have once that been upgraded since before the 2 were compatible. I have libXrandr installed but it doesn't seem to be enabled. This reminds me of: Would someone point me to a link that explains what I have to do? Thanks, Joe
