newer kernel display problem

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 01:27 PM

Hello,

for some reason, when my wifes computer boots up to linux lite, the display is shown about 25% to the left. I have included pictures and you can see how the margin is on the right side of the screen.
this is a dual-boot computer (both are 32bit). the operating systems are:

1. windows xp
2. linux lite

linux lite is a linux distro very similar to ubuntu with the xfce desktop environment. I would have gladly posted on their forum, but unfortunately the website is having technical difficulties.

the display is always perfect when booting to xp. so there probably is no problem with hardware.

linux lite can work correctly if we choose 'previous linux versions', and choose kernel 3.2.0-32 then the display always works perfectly. the newer kernel versions cause the display error.

here are pictures:

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http://i61.tinypic.com/8zit5d.jpg

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http://i58.tinypic.com/141obpt.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/xb9u9u.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/33cr6mw.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/50r23n.jpg

here is hardware specs.
the monitor is 19 inch and there is a video card. info is below.

Intel Pentium D Dual Core 945 3.4GHz/4M/800 SL9QQ SOCKET_775

(2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

motherboard IBM
41X0436

graphics card msi
R6450 MD1GD3

I know we could go on using the computer by selecting the 3.2.0-32 kernel indefinitely, but it would be great if we could use the newer version.
any replies would be appreciated.

smallpond · 03-12-2014, 01:59 PM

What do get from xrandr?

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 02:57 PM

hello smallpond,

I assume you mean for me to boot up with the 3.2.0-32 kernel and put

Code:

xrandr

in the terminal. so here it is:

Code:

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 320 x 200, current 1366 x 768, maximum 16384 x 16384
HDMI-0 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DVI-0 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
VGA-0 connected 1366x768+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 410mm x 230mm
   1366x768       59.8*+
   1280x800       59.8  
   1024x768       75.1     70.1     60.0  
   832x624        74.6  
   800x600        72.2     75.0     60.3     56.2  
   640x480        72.8     75.0     66.7     60.0  
   720x400        70.1  
teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$

thanks for the quick reply.

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 03:19 PM

more info that may be relevant:

Code:

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82945G/GZ/P/PL Memory Controller Hub (rev 02)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82945G/GZ/P/PL PCI Express Root Port (rev 02)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 01)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 1 (rev 01)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 2 (rev 01)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 01)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 01)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 01)
00:1d.3 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 01)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 01)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 PCI Bridge (rev e1)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 01)
00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family SATA Controller [IDE mode] (rev 01)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family SMBus Controller (rev 01)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Caicos [Radeon HD 6450/7450/8450]
01:00.1 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Caicos HDMI Audio [Radeon HD 6400 Series]
02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) (rev 03)

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
cat: /etc/X11/xorg.conf: No such file or directory
teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 03:39 PM

does this command help?

Code:

cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log

there is alot of text output from it. so I didn't post it.

smallpond · 03-12-2014, 04:42 PM

If there are lines starting with EE then post that section of the log.

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 05:01 PM

I am on it, smallpond. thanks

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 05:10 PM

[ 45.074] (EE) Failed to load module "fglrx" (module does not exist, 0)
[ 45.077] (EE) Failed to load module "fglrx" (module does not exist, 0)

ejames82 · 03-12-2014, 05:51 PM

smallpond,

I just wanted to make sure that you were aware that this computer has a video card. I stated that in the first post. the reason why I mention that again is, possibly fglrx is not supposed to exist. I don't know anything about fglrx. maybe it's supposed to be there when you have no card.

colorpurple21859 · 03-12-2014, 06:24 PM

My guess would be that the extras fglrx driver was installed during installation, and wasn't reinstalled with the kernel upgrade. Whenever there is a kernel upgrade the fglrx driver needs to be reinstalled. Rerunning updates, might fix the problem. If not, you will have to reinstall manually.

ejames82 · 03-13-2014, 08:45 AM

hello colorpurple21859,

I think there is a misunderstanding about what is happening here. my fault.
to make a long story short, the kernel 3.2.0-32 works, but no newer version does or has.
in reply #2 I specifically told smallpond that I would boot up to the 'good' kernel (3.2.0-32 the one that works).

Quote:

'I assume you mean for me to boot up with the 3.2.0-32 kernel'

everything I have been doing during the course of this thread has been done using the kernel that 'works'. would it be wise to make changes to the 'working software'? if it's messed up, I will no longer have a working kernel at all. I thought perhaps the reason for booting in the working kernel was to 'copy' it's success into the 'problem kernel'.
I naturally assumed that smallpond wanted me to xrandr the working kernel. perhaps I was in err. smallpond didn't specify which kernel.

I can boot into the 'problem kernel', the latest 3.2.0-58 kernel to make changes to it. I actually think it would be prudent to boot to the problem kernel and update, so I will do so. that's a good suggestion, since there is not much to lose by doing so. I have done so several times before, we'll try it again.

I am updating the problem kernel as we speak. the terminal disappeared automatically. I tried it a second time and it disappeared again, I would assume it was successful, but I received no confirmation. it did state that it was installing software, and ran for quite a while.

GOOD NEWS
IT WORKED!
I feel like a dunce, but I am happy nonetheless.
I would like to keep the thread open a little while longer in case it messes up again, then maybe we can investigate further, and if anyone has any ideas, I am still anxious to hear them and try what they suggest.
THANK YOU ALL FOR REPLYING

colorpurple21859 · 03-13-2014, 11:00 AM

The next time there is a kernel upgrade you will most likely have to do the same thing again: update, boot with new kernel, rerun update.

ejames82 · 03-13-2014, 04:16 PM

I will keep that in mind, colorpurple21859

thanks

ejames82 · 03-16-2014, 09:04 AM

BAD NEWS, it's doing it again. same as before, the margin about 3 inches from the right edge of the monitor.

these are the same pics as before, since it's doing the same thing as before.

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http://i61.tinypic.com/8zit5d.jpg

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http://i58.tinypic.com/141obpt.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/xb9u9u.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/33cr6mw.jpg

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http://i59.tinypic.com/50r23n.jpg

I am going to make a thread on a couple of other websites. what info I receive elsewhere I will share here and vise versa.

any advice or suggestions are most welcome.

ejames82 · 03-16-2014, 09:11 AM

I will re-run the commands suggested before and post the info.

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 320 x 200, current 1366 x 768, maximum 16384 x 16384
HDMI-0 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DVI-0 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
VGA-0 connected 1366x768+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 410mm x 230mm
1366x768 59.8*+
1280x800 59.8
1024x768 75.1 70.1 60.0
832x624 74.6
800x600 72.2 75.0 60.3 56.2
640x480 72.8 75.0 66.7 60.0
720x400 70.1

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82945G/GZ/P/PL Memory Controller Hub (rev 02)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82945G/GZ/P/PL PCI Express Root Port (rev 02)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 01)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 1 (rev 01)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 2 (rev 01)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 01)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 01)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 01)
00:1d.3 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 01)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 01)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 PCI Bridge (rev e1)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 01)
00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family SATA Controller [IDE mode] (rev 01)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family SMBus Controller (rev 01)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Caicos [Radeon HD 6450/7450/8450]
01:00.1 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Caicos HDMI Audio [Radeon HD 6400 Series]
02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) (rev 03)

teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$ cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
cat: /etc/X11/xorg.conf: No such file or directory
teresa@teresasdownstairsPC:~$