problems & questions / FreeBSD 4.8

introuble · 07-27-2004, 12:00 PM

I am running FreeBSD 4.8 , this is what happens when I try to start the X server:

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bash-2.05b# startx
Using authority file /root/.Xauthority
Writing authority file /root/.Xauthority
Using authority file /root/.Xauthority
Writing authority file /root/.Xauthority
XFree86 Version 4.3.0
Release Date: 27 February 2003
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.6
Build Operating System: FreeBSD 4.8 i386 [ELF]
Build Date: 23 March 2003
Before reporting problems, check http://www.XFree86.Org/
to make sure that you have the latest version.
Module Loader present
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Tue Jul 27 19:30:40 2004
(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config"
(EE) SIS(0): No valid modes found
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal server error:
no screens found

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the full server output, not just the last messages.
This can be found in the log file "/var/log/XFree86.0.log".
Please report problems to xfree86@xfree86.org.
X connection to :0.0 broken (explicit kill or server shutdown).

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this is my XFree86Conifg file:

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Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "XFree86 Configured"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "xtrap"
Load "speedo"
Load "type1"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "keyboard"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/sysmouse"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
#DisplaySize 280 210 # mm
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "SDM"
ModelName "62d"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 31.4
VertRefresh 70
EndSection

Section "Device"
### Available Driver options are:-
### Values: : integer, <f>: float, <bool>: "True"/"False",
### <string>: "String", <freq>: "<f> Hz/kHz/MHz"
### [arg]: arg optional
#Option "SWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "HWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "NoAccel" # [<bool>]
#Option "TurboQueue" # [<bool>]
#Option "FastVram" # [<bool>]
#Option "NoHostBus" # [<bool>]
#Option "ForceCRT2Type" # [<str>]
#Option "ShadowFB" # [<bool>]
#Option "Rotate" # [<str>]
#Option "NoXvideo" # [<bool>]
#Option "Vesa" # [<bool>]
#Option "MaxXFBMem" # 
#Option "ForceCRT1" # [<bool>]
#Option "DSTN" # [<bool>]
#Option "XvOnCRT2" # [<bool>]
#Option "PanelDelayCompensation" # 
#Option "TVStandard" # <str>
#Option "UseROMData" # [<bool>]
#Option "NoInternalModes" # [<bool>]
#Option "UseOEMData" # [<bool>]
#Option "BIOSFile" # <str>
#Option "NoYV12" # [<bool>]
#Option "CHTVType" # [<bool>]
#Option "CHTVOverscan" # [<bool>]
#Option "CHTVSuperOverscan" # [<bool>]
#Option "CHTVLumaBandwidthCVBS" # 
#Option "CHTVLumaBandwidthSVIDEO" # 
#Option "CHTVLumaFlickerFilter" # 
#Option "CHTVChromaBandwidth" # 
#Option "CHTVChromaFlickerFilter" # 
#Option "CHTVCVBSColor" # [<bool>]
#Option "CHTVTextEnhance" # 
#Option "CHTVContrast" # 
#Option "SISTVEdgeEnhance" # 
#Option "SISTVAntiFlicker" # 
#Option "SISTVSaturation" # 
#Option "TVXPosOffset" # 
#Option "TVYPosOffset" # 
#Option "SIS6326TVAntiFlicker" # <str>
#Option "SIS6326TVEnableYFilter" # [<bool>]
#Option "SIS6326TVYFilterStrong" # [<bool>]
#Option "UseColorHWCursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "ColorHWCursorBlending" # [<bool>]
#Option "ColorHWCursorBlendThreshold" # 
#Option "RestoreBySetMode" # [<bool>]
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "sis"
VendorName "Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS]"
BoardName "SiS630 GUI Accelerator+3D"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection

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does anyone have any ideas ?

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question: can I "update" the system to 4.9 ? how ? I've searched the handbook but couldn't find any information on this ..

binidiot · 07-27-2004, 01:26 PM

Am no expert but looks like all is well except the the actual driver configuration. For all you need to know to check that SiS driver out go to www.winischhofer.net. Gives history, technical explanations AND step-by-step instructions about your SiS driver options on 'nix OS's. Good luck.

Manadien · 07-28-2004, 12:43 AM

The default setup is that you have use a windows manager (xdm or gdm). I suggest typing #xdm and then logging in at the X prompt. You can set the type of windows manager you want to use in the .profile.

Also you only have 24 bit depth setup, it might be having a problem with that depth. Try adding 16 bit at 800x600 and see if it runs.

Edit: spelling.

introuble · 07-28-2004, 02:44 AM

thanks for replying manadien, binidiot

X11 :

- xdm doesn't appear to do anything, the cursor flickers a little and that's it
- gdm:

Code:

-bash-2.05b# gdm
gdm_config_parse: Can't find the gdm group (nobody). Aborting!

- depth 16 and video modes '800x600' didn't solve anything ..

I don't understand this as .. I followed the instructions in the handbook:

Code:

# XFree86 -configure

followed by

Code:

# XFree86 -xf86config XF86Config.new

okay .. the handbook sais:

Quote:

If a black and grey grid and an X mouse cursor appear, the configuration was successful. To exit the test, just press Ctrl+Alt+Backspace simultaneously.

In deed, a grey screen appears and an X mouse . I can move the mouse's cursor too . So it should work right ?

Code:

# cp XF86Config.new /etc/X11/XF86Config

And when I perform 'startx' - the error messages I've posted earlier ..
Where am I going wrong !?

CDROM mounting problem:

It seems I've ran into another problem ..

Code:

-bash-2.05b# mount /dev/acd0c /cdrom
mount: /dev/acd0c on /cdrom: incorrect super block

(from /etc/fstab)

Code:

/dev/acd0c              /cdrom          cd9660  ro,noauto       0       0

Any ideas ?

Manadien · 08-02-2004, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection

When I mentioned adding depths its in this portion of the /etc/X11/XF86Config file. The line "Depth 24" and "Modes 1024x768" means it will only try 24 bit color and 1024x768 size. Just before the Depth line add this so it looks like below:

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Now in order to change the color depth it will try just change the line DefaultDepth from "24" to "16" to try the lower color.

introuble · 08-03-2004, 10:42 AM

thanks for trying to help guys but .. the real problem was this:
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HorizSync 31.4
VertRefresh 70
-

problem fixed

binidiot · 08-03-2004, 11:10 AM

Hey, those looked like valid sync rates to me. Unfair. That's like messing around with your stereo all morning and then someone points out the blown fuse nest to the power cord.....