Sis-AGP + Nvidia Driver + Xorg = Hard Lock

iotc247 · 03-03-2005, 12:25 PM

Whenever i compile sis-agp and agpgart as modules into the kernel and install the nvidia driver and run startx (with xorg.conf using nvidia as the driver) the computer hard locks.. Im running on a sis 760 chipset.. If anyone can help that would be great. Oh its a nvidia geforce fx 5200..

snowtigger · 03-04-2005, 05:58 AM

I used to have the same problem, but with windows. It seems to be a problem with what mode u are running the AGP port in. There is a program that comes with the mb driver disc that u can set the port speed with, i don't think it works for linux.

Unfortantly i found that i could only run them same set with the AGP running at 1x mode.

iotc247 · 03-04-2005, 07:37 AM

Is pci mode that much slower then agp? If not then ill just use nvidia driver without agp... otherwise ill use winblowsxp for games and linux for my daily life...

snowtigger · 03-04-2005, 07:59 AM

Running in 1x mode is ok for general use, but is not much good for games.
I would recommend getting a different mb that supports AGP 8x, that way u will get the full benefits for your graphics card.

iotc247 · 03-04-2005, 10:34 AM

Cant do that.. computers only a month old and that would void the service plan.. Already tried that lol..

snowtigger · 03-04-2005, 11:01 AM

U could use a Nvidia GeForce 4 based card, i belive they will run at AGP 4x mode which is the fastest that the mb will support.

Did u buy your computer with the graphics card already installed?

iotc247 · 03-04-2005, 11:56 AM

Onboard... The fx i added in from old comp sis it was onboard sis 2d graphics lol.