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Old 08-18-2004, 02:56 PM   #1
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Question Fedora2 X-windows configurator

I have a Dell Optiplex GX150 with a intel I845 video card and Fedora2 won't load
X. what command line tool can I use to make X work with this video card?


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Old 08-18-2004, 10:28 PM   #2
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Old 08-19-2004, 06:57 AM   #3
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Just wanted to let you guys know I got it working..

I had to go into the bios and change the video memory setting from 1mb to 8mb since the
config file was trying to load 24bit color

Hopefully this can help someone else with the same problem

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