XServer Help

Forum: X and Fluxbox
Topic: XServer Help
started by: Crotalus

Posted by Crotalus on Nov. 30 2003,19:44

Ok, When I boot (CD or HDD), I cannot get into X in Framebuffer mode and when I choose VESA it has very messed up colors. I'm using this on an old Presario 1030 Notebook, console works ok and I can access the computer but no GUI. My Video Card is a NeoMagic 2090 (128V). I need to know how to fix this for the existing server OR where to get a new server that would work, and how to install it. Thanks!

Posted by Delboy on Dec. 01 2003,00:21

I have the same video card on my notebook and have the same Graphics problems for which I've tried, without success, to fish for a solution in this forum. In the meantime, 'fb800x600' added at boot actually gives a very good display. A proper fix is of course much preferred

Posted by Crotalus on Dec. 01 2003,00:58

Well, I have found some fixes: A proprietary Xserver from Xi Graphics will work great, at the cost of some $$$. I believe Red Hat has some server that supports this chipset, no luck in finding it however. Right now I'm going to try the fb600x800 tip, thx.

Posted by Crotalus on Dec. 01 2003,03:43

I made a new thread with the fix, it works OK, I'm sure VESA would run better but, what you going to do? Anyway, check that out.