Display problem,.

[Chuck Slate]

Funny I should see this question/issue today...

I just happened to install RH9 on 3 IBM NetVista boxes today.  They also
have the Intel 845 chip.

redhat-config-xfree86 shows that I am running fine at 800x600 with
16-bit depth, and that my sony monitor was recognized.

If I change the resolution to anything greater than 800x600, however, it
doesn't stick.  If I change the depth to 24-bit, I get an error that
there is "no video BIOS modes for chosen depth" when I run startx.

So the good news is you are not alone... The not-as-good-news is I don't
have any insight (yet).  But I'll keep tinkering and let you know. 
Please do the same.  :)



Chuck






On Wed, 2004-02-25 at 08:46, Stuart Sears wrote:
> On Wednesday 25 Feb 2004 12:58, Dhanabalan wrote:
> > I have installed Rh9 on my IBM Netvista PC with the i845 chipset. When I ck
> > the dmesg |grep -i chipset it shows me as 845G chipset.The problem I am
> > facing is the display is not proper. I can set only the low resolution
> > only. Pls let me know what should I do. I have enclosed the xfree86.0.log
> > file.
> does redhat-config-xfree86 work, and if so, does it detect your monitor 
> properly (click on the advanced tab to check...)?
>  resolution limits can be a result of incorrect VertRefresh and HorizSync 
> settings...
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Chuck Slate <chuck at cslate.net>