Migrate xorg.conf.d (X Server Configurations) from one build to another

jackthemoo · 06-03-2021, 11:27 AM

Hardware is a stock HP T5740 for both builds

Build 1 is running Ubuntu Server 16.04.6 (i386)
Build 2 is running Porteus Kiosk 3.7.0 (i586)

The main issue is on any default build, running xrandr shows only one display connected. The hardware has a VGA and DP output.

With Build 1 I was finally able to get the second monitor working as an extended display. It happens to show it as HDMI1 instead of DP1 but that is not an issue.

With Build 2, this build is very locked down and {I am not sure how I would go about updating anything. I was able to successfully adjust files within the .iso and have a "custom" installation, but these were minimal changes. Would it be possible to migrate all of the X server configurations and drivers used on Build 1 over to Build 2?

Build 2 is the perfect solution for me. I have ~30 HP T5740's that run windows XP which no longer receivers Citrix client updates. I just need Build 2 to use the second monitor as an extended display, just as Build 1 does.

note: I am new to this forum and new to linux. I apologize if this is not the right place to be posting this. I've just hit a wall and could use a little guidance.

mrmazda · 06-03-2021, 12:52 PM

Most dual display installations require no X server configuration anywhere in /etc/X11/. Default is usually extended desktop mode with the secondary display right of the primary display.

Output names HDMI1 and VGA1 are a result of using the old technology Intel DDX driver. You might find a switch to the newer technology default DIX driver negates need for manual graphics configuration. To switch, simply uninstall the Intel graphics driver, whose upstream name is xf86-video-intel that many distros rename, e.g.: xserver-xorg-video in Debian and its derivatives. Corresponding output names using the modesetting DDX would most likely be HDMI-1 and VGA-1.

Maybe what's needed is for you to paste here using code tags the content of the graphics configuration files you are employing, and more hardware and software detail. From an X terminal:

Code:

inxi -SGay

Before pasting that output here, do

Code:

inxi -I

If the result is less than 3.3.01, also do

Code:

inxi -U

first. If inxi produces any failure message about options, upgrade it using these instructions before pasting.

jackthemoo · 06-03-2021, 01:56 PM

Build 1:(ubuntu server + lubuntu desktop)
inxi was not installed so I did that using apt-get
after installing these are the outputs of the suggested commands

inxi -SGay

Code:

user@hp-ubuntu-3:~$ inxi -SGay
/usr/bin/inxi: illegal option -- a
Error 7: One of the options you entered in your script parameters: -SGay
is not supported.The option may require extra arguments to work.
For supported options (and their arguments), check the help menu: inxi -h

inxi -I

Code:

user@hp-ubuntu-3:~$ inxi -I
Info:      Processes: 252 Uptime: 3:28 Memory: 884.4/1944.8MB
           Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.2.35

inxi -U (less than 3.3.01)

Code:

user@hp-ubuntu-3:~$ inxi -U
Error 17: All inxi self updater features have been disabled by the distribution
package maintainer. This includes the option you used: -U

Any error handling seems to point to using inxi -U to update the package.

second build is much more restricted in terms of adding packages

Build 2:(porteus kiosk) - terminal through SSH

inxi

Code:

/root$ inxi
-bash: inxi: not found

xrandr

Code:

/root$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 8 x 8, current 1600 x 900, maximum 32767 x 32767
DP1 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
HDMI1 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
VGA1 connected 1600x900+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 443mm x 249mm
   1600x900      60.00*+
   1280x800      59.81  
   1152x864      75.00  
   1280x720      60.00  
   1024x768      75.08    70.07    60.00  
   832x624       74.55  
   800x600       72.19    75.00    60.32    56.25  
   640x480       75.00    72.81    66.67    60.00  
   720x400       70.08  
VIRTUAL1 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)

lspci

Code:

/root$ lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Memory Controller Hub (rev 09)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:1a.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 03)
00:1a.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #5 (rev 03)
00:1a.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #6 (rev 03)
00:1a.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 03)
00:1c.4 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port 5 (rev 03)
00:1c.5 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port 6 (rev 03)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 03)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev 93)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation ICH9M LPC Interface Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801IBM/IEM (ICH9M/ICH9M-E) 2 port SATA Controller [IDE mode] (rev 03)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.5 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801IBM/IEM (ICH9M/ICH9M-E) 2 port SATA Controller [IDE mode] (rev 03)
04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57780 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe (rev 01)

mrmazda · 06-03-2021, 11:33 PM

All information I was seeking is absent due to my last instruction not being followed, and for build 2, also because of use of a remote connection.