Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:35:14 +0000 From: David Larkin <David.Larkin@djl.co.uk> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: XFree86 configuration Message-ID: <3E3AB3D2.1BA464C7@djl.co.uk> References: <3E390078.22787FA1@djl.co.uk> <3E3A99AD.A34C3E67@djl.co.uk>
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I just installed 4.7 on a new machine and all seems well except the XFree86 is only working on the default VGA mode. Configuring X is a complete nightmare, am I missing something ? I haven't a clue what sync rates my monitor has and have no manual for it., also I intend moving the server to a new office where it will be attached to a different monitor. I've tried selecting various options from the various menus but all that happens is my screen blinks and I have to reboot and try again with the same result. Apart from the fact it doesn't work, does it generate an error log somewhere so I can try and work out the problem ? Is there no standard config which would allow something better than VGA. I don't need to squeeze the last drop of performance out of the monitor/graphics card, just get something useable up and running. I've been installing & using FreeBSD for about 6 years now and have never gained any confidence in installing X, it either works or it doesn't. This must put off loads of potential users , particularly those such as myself who don't know (or much care) about what chipsets & stuff they have. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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