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graphic problems

hi every one...
I have P 3 (1.13GHZ), VGA 32Mb (Intel), RAM 256MB.
I m having some problems with display, I m Using FC 3.
It boots normaly but when i open some windows or click on startup menu nothing appears there unless i run mouse Arrow over those areas. My Monitor is working well on other OS like Win XP Red hat FC2,Suse, Linspire. etc.
plz help me out and i 'll be greatful.
My Email Add :
Anjumraza1@gmail.com

post ur /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here

regards

thank you for your reply. but i have a problem that i am a newbie(i know you wont like it but if you could help me out i would be greatful).

Please guide step by step how to solve this problem as i am very fond of Linux.

thanks once again!

open your file manager and then copy this into the location box

/etc/X11/xorg.conf

then post the contents

Re: grahic problem

Quote:

Originally posted by anjum
thank you for your reply. but i have a problem that i am a newbie(i know you wont like it but if you could help me out i would be greatful).

Please guide step by step how to solve this problem as i am very fond of Linux.

thanks once again!

open any editor

browse to the location and open uo the xorg.conf file in

/etc/X11 dierectory

regards

Sorry for the delay sir. following is the script of etc/.........
Please guide me what to do further!!!!!!

# XFree86 4 configuration created by pyxf86config

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"

# RgbPath is the location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
# file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
# no need to change the default.
# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)
# By default, Red Hat 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of
# the X server to render fonts.
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
FontPath "unix/:7100"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "extmod"
Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
Load "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
# Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
# To disable the XKEYBOARD extension, uncomment XkbDisable.
# Option "XkbDisable"
# To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
# lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
# keyboard, you will probably want to use:
# Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
# If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
# Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
#
# Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
# For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# or:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
#
# If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
# control keys, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
# Or if you just want both to be control, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:nocaps"
#
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "Compaq V75 Color Monitor"
DisplaySize 300 230
HorizSync 31.5 - 69.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 100.0
Option "dpms"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "i810"
VendorName "Videocard vendor"
BoardName "Intel 815"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 16
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Group 0
Mode 0666
EndSection

first take backup of this file then edit ist as follows
change the present section
----------------------
Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "extmod"
Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
Load "dri"
EndSection
------------

to
----------------------
Section "Module"
Load "dbe"

SubSection "extmod"
Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA extension
EndSubSection

Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
EndSection
------------

regards

thank you very much for your help. problem is solved and my os is working fine.

thank you very very much once again.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi

the problem as you were asking was about DRI modules
it happened to me somtime back i and i got it solved this way
i did not load the dri modules

well ,good that it is working
also i would recommend that u take backup of this xorg.conf file so that next time u can use this configuraton

regards

yes i am following the same thread which worked for me last time but this time it isnt.
as you would see from the details of my "xorg.conf" that i have replace "Module" with the one you suggested. Also i deleted "DRI" section. but is not working for me Please help

# XFree86 4 configuration created by pyxf86config

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"

# RgbPath is the location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
# file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
# no need to change the default.
# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)
# By default, Red Hat 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of
# the X server to render fonts.
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
FontPath "unix/:7100"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "dbe"

SubSection "extmod"
Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA extension
EndSubSection

Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
# Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
# To disable the XKEYBOARD extension, uncomment XkbDisable.
# Option "XkbDisable"
# To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
# lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
# keyboard, you will probably want to use:
# Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
# If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
# Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
#
# Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
# For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# or:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
#
# If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
# control keys, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
# Or if you just want both to be control, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:nocaps"
#
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "Hyundai HL-5870A"
DisplaySize 280 210
HorizSync 30.0 - 70.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 150.0
Option "dpms"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "i810"
VendorName "Videocard vendor"
BoardName "Intel 815"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 16
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Group 0
Mode 0666
EndSection

What should i do? Please Guide me.

also if possible could you temporarily add me in your any messenger and give me real time help;which i would post in the forum so that others could get guidance?

hey what is this

HorizSync 30.0 - 70.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 150.0

can u check these values

also is this the same system as it was last time??

regards

yes masad it is the same pc.
Please tell me how can i check these values and give you the results you are intersted in?
Please help me as i am more excited now as voice is working for me and FC3 is complete OS for me now.

if it is the same OC then ealier u have this

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "Compaq V75 Color Monitor"
DisplaySize 300 230
HorizSync 31.5 - 69.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 100.0
Option "dpms"
EndSection

and now u have a different config

check ur earlier xorg.conf from here
remove the dri options

regards

hi masand
thanks for your reply.

it is the same pc but i have changed my monitor as it has burnt. so i think i should be different?
i have removed "dri" section already.

ok.

then can u confirm those refresh raetes from the manual of ur monitor

regards