[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Adding GRUB_GFXMODE=1920x1080 to /etc/default/grub, running update-grub, and rebooting fixed this for me. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I have the same problem after the last updates, my external monitor blinking randomly! monitor is https://www.asus.com/Displays- Desktops/Monitors/Eye-Care/VC239H/ $ hostnamectl Icon name: computer-laptop Chassis: laptop Operating System: Fedora Linux 35 (Workstation Edition) CPE OS Name: cpe:/o:fedoraproject:fedora:35 Kernel: Linux 5.15.11-200.fc35.x86_64 Architecture: x86-64 Hardware Vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Hardware Model: N56VJ $ sudo lshw -C display *-display description: VGA compatible controller product: GF108M [GeForce GT 635M] vendor: NVIDIA Corporation physical id: 0 bus info: pci@:01:00.0 version: a1 width: 64 bits clock: 33MHz capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vga_controller bus_master cap_list rom configuration: driver=nvidia latency=0 resources: irq:29 memory:f600-f6ff memory:e000-efff memory:f000-f1ff ioport:e000(size=128) memory:f700-f707 *-display description: VGA compatible controller product: 3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller vendor: Intel Corporation physical id: 2 bus info: pci@:00:02.0 version: 09 width: 64 bits clock: 33MHz capabilities: msi pm vga_controller bus_master cap_list configuration: driver=i915 latency=0 resources: irq:27 memory:f740-f77f memory:d000-dfff ioport:f000(size=64) memory:c-d $ rpm -qa |grep xorg-x11-server xorg-x11-server-common-1.20.14-1.fc35.x86_64 xorg-x11-server-Xorg-1.20.14-1.fc35.x86_64 xorg-x11-server-Xephyr-1.20.14-1.fc35.x86_64 xorg-x11-server-Xwayland-21.1.4-1.fc35.x86_64 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Oh, thanks for all of you reported this issue. I'm using Ubuntu20.04.2 now, and encountered the exactly same issue as you met about 12 years ago on Ubuntu9.04. It seems this is a very old bug in Ubuntu or linux bug on its HDMI driver. And because not so many people using external HDMI monitor, so this issue couldn't be paid attention to for linux/Ubuntu engineering team. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I have a similar issue with my Dell Latitude 7250. I have Ubuntu Gnome 16.04, 64 bit installed on the laptop and connected to a dock. I have 3 Dell 22" monitors connected. One of the monitor is using a VGA connector, and two are using DVI connectors on the monitor. The issue is - when I start my day the set up works nicely. But when the screens go in the sleep mode and the laptop also goes in suspend, getting the screens working properly is a pain. One of the screens keep flickering. The fix that I have to apply is go to display settings, disable the monitor that is flickering and then re-enable the monitor. The monitor then stops flickering and works well. But then I have to re- arrange the monitor display. Attaching dmesg and lspci-vvnn outputs. Regards Kedar ** Attachment added: "dmesg" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+attachment/4819197/+files/dmesg -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
could not attach lspci in the previous comment. attaching now. ** Attachment added: "lspci" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+attachment/4819198/+files/lspci%20-vvnn -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
The screen blanks after BIOS, flickers a few times, and then plymouth dies, leaving the system in an inconsistent state. You may or may not see the Plymouth boot splash graphics. Problem: Black screen after resume:- Typical scenario is "use a laptop docked with lid closed, only the external screen is active, suspend, take the laptop, open it somewhere"... which leads to "no screen active". To debug this problem, check if gnome-settings-daemons is getting a signal that the display configuration has changed, by running xtrace against it, and look for a RRScreenChangeNotify event when resuming the machine. If that signal is being sent, then it indicates a possible bug in g-s-d. Otherwise, it suggests a bug in either X or (more likely) the kernel which is not causing the signal to be emitted to begin with. Problem: Lockup When Closing Lid with Intel Graphics There is a long known issue with the -intel driver where pipe A/B mixups can cause hangs at the point where the lid is closed. The good news is that it is easily quirkable. In general this is most often seen with newer hardware, because older hardware either has already gotten a quirk or doesn't need one. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I am using Ubuntu 16.04LTS and had a similar behavior. I have External Dell monitor and whenever I was visiting sites that has flash, or moving the windows my monitor was flickering like crazy. Setting the refresh rate to 60Hz made everything fine. xrandr -s 1920x1080 -r 60.00 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I have a very similar behaviour on my i7 PC with two Benq monitors: 23" vga and 24" dvi. Dvi one can blink several times in a row or not to blink for some long time. Haven't found any consistent pattern about it. I am running Ubuntu Gnome 15.10 that I have upgraded to 16.04 recently. Problem was from very beginning and continues after upgrade. ** Attachment added: "diag.zip" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+attachment/4664401/+files/diag.zip -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
FWIW, my problem was just that one of my wires was loose. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I have the same issue on Ubuntu 13.04 64bit with a external monitor attached to my Lenovo T400 (with Intel Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller). I rediced the resolution to 1024x768 without any results. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/349943/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Anybody still experiencing the issue should report a separate bug with 'ubuntu-bug display'. Please also try to test that it is the video card and not the monitor. Thanks. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I have the same problem running dual monitors. Thought it was my video card because it only did it on one dvi channel, even when I swapped monitors around so sold the video card on ebay as "defective but working". $5 bucks for an 8600GT. Got a new card and it does THE EXACT SAME THING -- WTF!!? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Hello I've the same problem Ubuntu 10.04 - ASUS VE278Q 27' - Athlon X3 720 - GeForce 9600 GT It blink, when I have activity (scrolling page), and when the only activity is to listen to music ... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Yup - I just updated to 10.10, the issue persists. Same with Leonardo, it is just the DVI monitor that has the problem. (As has always been the case) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
It is still an issue in 10.10 I only noticed it when I recently switched from VGA to DVI though. My monitor goes off and on randomly, as said by other people it seems to happen when there is some user activity (like scrolling in a webpage). Please let me know what kind of report is need to provide useful information. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Actually this is still an issue with Ubuntu (10.04). @David Smith -- It seems to help me if I turn my monitor off, leave it off for something like 10 seconds and then turn it back on. I will not have this blinking problem again for maybe 2 months or so. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
@David: Mandriva? I suggest reporting the issue to Mandriva, then, not Ubuntu. Thanks. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 Title: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
For what it's worth, my problem was fixed when I bought a video card (ATI Radeon 5570) to replace the onboard video. I never saw the problem again. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
bart.snapp, well... thanks for providing the information we requested of the original reporter, however it appears you're on Intel graphics whereas the original bug report was about ATI. So I think your findings are completely unrelated. "randomly" isn't really a suitable description for a bug because it could mean anything. It's not sufficient to pinpoint how your bug happens vs. his. ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Won't Fix -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Same problem for me - Ubuntu 10.04, DVI external monitor, Dell E6410. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Reopening since information was provided. Please feel free to reopen yourself in the future. ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid => New -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Here is the Xorg.0.log ** Attachment added: "xorg" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/50753041/Xorg.0.log -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Here is dmesg ** Attachment added: "dmesg" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/50753015/dmesg.txt -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
This is still an issue - I am running 10.04. I've attached the output of lspic -vvnn, ** Attachment added: "lspic" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/50752991/lspic.txt -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
We're closing this bug since it is has been some time with no response from the original reporter. However, if the issue still exists please feel free to reopen with the requested information. Also, if you could, please test against the latest development version of Ubuntu, since this confirms the bug is one we may be able to pass upstream for help. ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Invalid -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
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[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Hi Vitaly, Please attach the output of `lspci -vvnn` and `dmesg`, and attach your /var/log/Xorg.0.log (and maybe Xorg.0.log.old) file from after reproducing this issue. If you're using a custom /etc/X11/xorg.conf please attach that as well. [This is an automated message. Apologies if it has reached you inappropriately; please just reply to this message indicating so.] ** Tags added: needs-xorglog ** Tags added: needs-lspci-vvnn ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers. You can learn more about finding the right package at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/FindRightPackage. I have classified this bug as a bug in xorg. When reporting bugs in the future please use apport, either via the appropriate application's "Help -> Report a Problem" menu or using 'ubuntu-bug' and the name of the package affected. You can learn more about this functionality at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ReportingBugs. ** Package changed: ubuntu => xorg (Ubuntu) -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Correction - changing the monitor's Dot Clock didn't help at all. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Update - I discovered that my HDTV has a Dot Clock slider to adjust the dot timing. I believe this corresponds to the "refresh rate". I moved the slider all the way to the right and found a decrease in blinks. (unfortunately, there are no numeric values on the TV's interface to tell me what it is set to) -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I'm experiencing this same issue, except when using SVGA (versus DMI). I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 with the following adapter: 01:05.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RS482 [Radeon Xpress 200M] I'm plugged into a Sanyo 42" LCD (Model: DP42849). Both the display settings in Ubuntu and the Refresh rate supplied by the Monitor are 60HZ. The issue only seems to manifest when running flash based content. I would be happy to provide more details if needed to see this resolved. Thanks! -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I think I am also experiencing this. ATI Radeon HD3300 onboard video with DVI using ATI fglrx drivers out to a Dell 2407WFP monitor. It'll be fine for months, and then it'll just start randomly blinking, like it's gone into DPMI sleep and then immediately back on. The inverval seems completely random, from every 15 seconds to 5-10 minutes, and this can last for hours, but generally I get annoyed and reboot to make it go back to normal. Load or usage doesn't seem to be related in my case. It's happening right now and my load is nearly 0, and I just have a web browser open. I had this happen on 9.04 as well as 9.10. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I'm seeing this too. ATI radeon X1900 with two Samsung 1600x1200 monitors. Only happens on one monitor. Flashes randomly. Appears to be related to use, but may not happen for some time and then random flashing starts again. Please let me know if I can provide additional information that will assist with resolving this issue. Thanks. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Same here: Acer X193HQ 19" monitor (VGA) with dell mini 9 running Ubuntu 9.04. But i noticed that if i disable "Extra visual effects" there is no flickering there. So, it has something to do also with Compiz. Or? -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Regarding sync. Sorry, the refresh rate for laptop screen is different from the refresh rate for the external monitor and is 67 Hz. Will update the description. ** Description changed: Hardware: Asus F8Va laptop (Core 2 Duo P8600, ATI HD3650, 1440x900) OS: Ubuntu 9.04 beta x64 (Wubi installation inside Windows Vista Home Premium x64 SP1) External monitor (Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM, 1920x1200), connected via HDMI, blinks several times a minute, randomly. When there is no user activity, it doesn't seem to blink however. By "blinking" I mean, the monitor goes off and then on, like it usually does when it changes resolution, only resolution doesn't change. Also, when I move windows around, thin horizontal stripes flash in fraction of second from time to time (only on external monitor). Screen configuration: Samsung 24": On Resolution: 1920x1200 Refresh rate: 60 Hz Rotation: Normal Laptop 14": On Resolution: 1440x900 - Refresh rate: 60 Hz + Refresh rate: 67 Hz Rotation: Normal Mirror screens: unchecked Relative position of screens (physical and in Display Preferences) laptop screen below the external screen, centred. ** Tags added: external flicker monitor -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Update 2: Upon further investigation, it seems that the DVI monitor and computer go out of sync and that is what causes the blinking. As a workround I have I found that after reducing the resolution of the DVI monitor the issue has ceased. It is unfortunate since it is now running at 1280x960 whereas it could be running at 1600x1200. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
Update: High CPU causes the issue. I can reproduce it by opening a long webpage in firefox and scrolling up and down the page fast with a wheel mouse. At this time you can see cpu utilization increasing to 50-80% on each core. -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 349943] Re: Screen blinks randomly on external monitor
I too am seeing the same symptoms on my DVI external monitor. It seems to only happen when the computer is being used or any program is hanging. I would be willing to provide any further diagnostic information/steps. OS: 9.04 release x32 Native install Hardware: T60p I have two external monitors only the DVI blinks Screen config: NEC 2070NX 20" Resolution: 1600x1200 Refresh: 60Hz Rotation: Normal Connection: DVI Soyo Topaz S 24" Resolution: 1920x1200 Refresh: 60 Hz Rotation: Normal Connection: VGA Screens are side by side in a "big desktop" fashion: xorg.conf: Section "Monitor" Identifier "Configured Monitor" EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Default Screen" Monitor "Configured Monitor" Device "Configured Video Device" SubSection "Display" Virtual 3520 1200 EndSubSection EndSection Section "Device" Identifier "Configured Video Device" EndSection Section "ServerFlags" Option "DontZap" "False" EndSection Video card from lspci: ATI Technologies Inc M56GL [Mobility FireGL V5250 Driver: Default driver (open source I think) Lsmod: Module Size Used by aes_i586 15744 0 aes_generic35880 1 aes_i586 nls_iso8859_1 12032 1 nls_cp437 13696 1 vfat 18816 1 fat58272 1 vfat binfmt_misc16776 1 tun18820 0 radeon342816 2 drm96296 3 radeon bridge 56340 0 stp10500 1 bridge bnep 20224 2 vmnet 47812 14 vmblock21028 3 vmci 58452 0 vmmon 76912 6 input_polldev 11912 0 lp 17156 0 arc49856 2 ecb10752 2 snd_hda_intel 435636 4 snd_pcm_oss46336 0 snd_mixer_oss 22656 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_pcm82948 3 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm_oss snd_seq_dummy 10756 0 snd_seq_oss37760 0 snd_seq_midi 14336 0 snd_rawmidi29696 1 snd_seq_midi iwl394597912 0 snd_seq_midi_event 15104 2 snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi pcmcia 44748 0 snd_seq56880 6 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi,snd_seq_midi_event mac80211 217208 1 iwl3945 iTCO_wdt 19108 0 snd_timer 29704 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq snd_seq_device 14988 5 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq joydev 18368 0 iTCO_vendor_support11652 1 iTCO_wdt thinkpad_acpi 66560 0 usbhid 42336 0 led_class 12036 2 iwl3945,thinkpad_acpi snd62628 16 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_seq_oss,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq,snd_timer,snd_seq_device psmouse61972 0 btusb 19608 2 video 25360 0 intel_agp 34108 0 agpgart42696 2 drm,intel_agp ppdev 15620 0 yenta_socket 32396 1 rsrc_nonstatic 19328 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core43540 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic nvram 16396 1 thinkpad_acpi cfg80211 38032 2 iwl3945,mac80211 soundcore 15200 1 snd snd_page_alloc 16904 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm serio_raw 13316 0 nsc_ircc 29328 0 pcspkr 10496 0 output 11008 1 video parport_pc 40100 1 parport42220 3 lp,ppdev,parport_pc irda 197180 1 nsc_ircc crc_ccitt 10112 1 irda usb_storage82880 1 e1000e121136 0 fbcon 46112 0 tileblit 10752 1 fbcon font 16384 1 fbcon bitblit13824 1 fbcon softcursor 9984 1 bitblit -- Screen blinks randomly on external monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349943 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs