Isn't that what I said needs to be enabled?

Ok so I have do rebuild the kernel again? If so where do I change the setting

Either edit the .config file and rebuild, or use 'make menuconfig' and find the setting in the DRM section (somewhere under device drivers). Alternatively, you can try booting with the option 'intel.modeset=1' passed to the kernel, but I'm not really all the familiar with the intel DRM stuff.

Adam

Ok thks That will have to wait till tomorro now tho

Hi,

To activate the i915 modesetting you indeed need to activate another option, which appears when selecting the i915 driver and is called: Enable modesetting on intel by default.

Recompile your kernel again and activate this option (section 3 from post #20):

Device Drivers -> Graphics support -> Direct Rendering Manager (as M) -> Intel 830M, 845G, 852GM, 855GM, 865G - > i915 driver -> Enable modesetting on intel by default.

Don't forget to reboot.

After the above is done create a new xorg.conf.new file using the cd ~ && Xorg -configure command and test with the X -retro -config ~/xorg.conf.new command.

Assuming that the intel/modesetting driver problem is now solved, it could be that you do not yet have a working keyboard and/or mouse and that you cannot yet exit X using the crtl-alt-bksp combo.

Mouse/keyboard -> Add the following to your ServerLayout section: Option "AllowEmptyInput" "off"
Ctrl-alt-bksp -> Add the following to your InputDevice / keyboard section: Option "XkbOptions" "terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp"

Hope this helps.

Ok I,m loosing the wil to live retro output
xorg.conf.newXorg.0.log
Xorg.0.log
http://pastebin.com/Z3dihzJf

CONFIG_DRM_I915=m
CONFIG_DRM_I915_KMS=y

Based on the "invalid module format" error, it sounds like you're trying to load an intel kernel module that is not compatible with the current running kernel. After rebuilding the kernel, did you boot off the new one you compiled?

Adam

Yes made as per instructions In earlier post "Druuna" then rebooted. I deleted the 3 files in boot then copied new ones over.

lsmod shows nothing?

lspci -v

Sorry, but I'm out of ideas. I don't know why your recompiled kernel would have this problem loading the i915 kernel module.

Adam

A thought. 1 try another kernel? 2 another intel driver?

Hi,

@spiky0011: I'm on my way to work and don't have time to look at this right now. I'll have a look when I get back home.

PS: I would not recommend using another kernel yet.

PPSS: You might want to try getting X to work using the vesa driver, this way you can create a working xorg.conf. The intel part can be done later.

Got to go, my train is about to arrive at my stop.....

Hi,

This looks to be an interesting problem.... An internet search shows that many people struggle with this driver.

Looking at the .config file you posted, a few of my doubts are already taken away (are these drivers compiled as a module: Yes. Are there any other framebuffer devices present: No). No need to double check that.

You could try adding the following line to the /etc/modprobe.conf file: options i915 modeset=1. I don't think a reboot is needed (not 100% sure).

I also read that the following should be set: Framebuffer Console support and Framebuffer Console Rotation (Device Drivers -> Graphics support -> Console display driver support -> Framebuffer Console support + Framebuffer Console Rotation).

The above need to be static (a *) and _not_ modular (no M)!! Looking at your .config file, the Framebuffer Console support is present, but it is set as a module, not static. The other option is not set in your kernel.

Just to make sure you install a clean module tree add the following step to the compile steps mentioned before:
Ok, that should be enough to keep you busy for a while :)

Seriously: I hope this will work for you, but like I stated before, a lot of people seem to have problems with this driver and X. We might not be out of the woods yet.....

Ok we have a new problem to start the evening off, turn laptop on grub ran through system then a black screen, no cursor nothing. I booted a live cd changed xorg.conf.new file from INTEL to VESA reboot black screen no cursor again, Typed in user name and password nothing? Typed "startx" as user eventually it started at command prompt as user logged in, with a msg about x.server connection refused. Anyway we back in the system If I reboot same thing again It wont start till I type startx. ANYONE FOR A CHALLENGE LOL