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Date:      Mon, 23 Sep 2002 01:16:27 -0500
From:      taproot420 <taproot420@myrealbox.com>
To:        freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: need help with x server and mouse
Message-ID:  <811908614.20020923011627@myrealbox.com>
In-Reply-To: <1032760515.b88c0aa0TapRoot420@myrealbox.com>
References:  <1032760515.b88c0aa0TapRoot420@myrealbox.com>

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Hello TapRoot420,

Monday, September 23, 2002, 12:55:15 AM, you wrote:

T> I just installed FreeBSD 4.6.2 the current release. Everything is working fine except my mouse. It works without X running in the plain console i get when i boot up, but as soon as #startx the
T> mouse pointer goes dirrectly into the upper left cornner of my monitor when i move it for the first time after starting the X server and stays there...the pointer will flicker if i move the mouse,
T> like its trying to move but it just stays stuck in the corner.

T> The mouse is a logitech scroll wheel model# M-S48a

T> Also x is running fine but i wondering if there is a way to get the dvi port on my card to work instead of the analog one i am currently using as i have a planar digital flat screen that has a dvi
T> input.

T> the video card is a Geforce 4 with dvi out.


T> Here is my XF86Config file:


T> # File generated by xf86config.

T> #
T> # Copyright (c) 1999 by The XFree86 Project, Inc.
T> #
T> # Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a
T> # copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"),
T> # to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation
T> # the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense,
T> # and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the
T> # Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
T> # 
T> # The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
T> # all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
T> # 
T> # THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
T> # IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
T> # FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.  IN NO EVENT SHALL
T> # THE XFREE86 PROJECT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
T> # WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF
T> # OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
T> # SOFTWARE.
T> # 
T> # Except as contained in this notice, the name of the XFree86 Project shall
T> # not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or other
T> # dealings in this Software without prior written authorization from the
T> # XFree86 Project.
T> #

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Refer to the XF86Config(4/5) man page for details about the format of 
T> # this file.
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Module section -- this  section  is used to specify
T> # which dynamically loadable modules to load.
T> # **********************************************************************
T> #
T> Section "Module"

T> # This loads the DBE extension module.

T>     Load        "dbe"   # Double buffer extension

T> # This loads the miscellaneous extensions module, and disables
T> # initialisation of the XFree86-DGA extension within that module.
T>     SubSection  "extmod"
T>       Option    "omit xfree86-dga"   # don't initialise the DGA extension
T>     EndSubSection

T> # This loads the Type1 and FreeType font modules
T>     Load        "type1"
T>     Load        "freetype"

T> # This loads the GLX module
T> #    Load       "glx"

T> EndSection

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Files section.  This allows default font and rgb paths to be set
T> # **********************************************************************

T> Section "Files"

T> # The location of the RGB database.  Note, this is the name of the
T> # file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db").  There is normally
T> # no need to change the default.

T>     RgbPath     "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"

T> # Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (which are concatenated together),
T> # as well as specifying multiple comma-separated entries in one FontPath
T> # command (or a combination of both methods)
T> # 
T> # If you don't have a floating point coprocessor and emacs, Mosaic or other
T> # programs take long to start up, try moving the Type1 and Speedo directory
T> # to the end of this list (or comment them out).
T> # 

T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local/"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
T>     FontPath   "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"

T> # The module search path.  The default path is shown here.

T> #    ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"

T> EndSection

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Server flags section.
T> # **********************************************************************

T> Section "ServerFlags"

T> # Uncomment this to cause a core dump at the spot where a signal is 
T> # received.  This may leave the console in an unusable state, but may
T> # provide a better stack trace in the core dump to aid in debugging

T> #    Option "NoTrapSignals"

T> # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><BS> server abort sequence
T> # This allows clients to receive this key event.

T> #    Option "DontZap"

T> # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> mode switching
T> # sequences.  This allows clients to receive these key events.

T> #    Option "Dont Zoom"

T> # Uncomment this to disable tuning with the xvidtune client. With
T> # it the client can still run and fetch card and monitor attributes,
T> # but it will not be allowed to change them. If it tries it will
T> # receive a protocol error.

T> #    Option "DisableVidModeExtension"

T> # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local xvidtune client. 

T> #    Option "AllowNonLocalXvidtune"

T> # Uncomment this to disable dynamically modifying the input device
T> # (mouse and keyboard) settings. 

T> #    Option "DisableModInDev"

T> # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local client to
T> # change the keyboard or mouse settings (currently only xset).

T> #    Option "AllowNonLocalModInDev"

T> EndSection

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Input devices
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Core keyboard's InputDevice section
T> # **********************************************************************

T> Section "InputDevice"

T>     Identifier  "Keyboard1"
T>     Driver      "Keyboard"
T> # For most OSs the protocol can be omitted (it defaults to "Standard").
T> # When using XQUEUE (only for SVR3 and SVR4, but not Solaris),
T> # uncomment the following line.

T> #    Option     "Protocol"      "Xqueue"

T>     Option "AutoRepeat" "500 30"

T> # Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
T> #    Option     "Xleds"      "1 2 3"

T> #    Option "LeftAlt"     "Meta"
T> #    Option "RightAlt"    "ModeShift"

T> # To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
T> # lines below (which are the defaults).  For example, for a non-U.S.
T> # keyboard, you will probably want to use:
T> #    Option "XkbModel"    "pc102"
T> # If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
T> #    Option "XkbModel"    "microsoft"
T> #
T> # Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
T> # For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
T> #    Option "XkbLayout"   "de"
T> # or:
T> #    Option "XkbLayout"   "de"
T> #    Option "XkbVariant"  "nodeadkeys"
T> #
T> # If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
T> # control keys, use:
T> #    Option "XkbOptions"  "ctrl:swapcaps"

T> # These are the default XKB settings for XFree86
T> #    Option "XkbRules"    "xfree86"
T> #    Option "XkbModel"    "pc101"
T> #    Option "XkbLayout"   "us"
T> #    Option "XkbVariant"  ""
T> #    Option "XkbOptions"  ""

T> #    Option "XkbDisable"

T>     Option "XkbRules"   "xfree86"
T>     Option "XkbModel"   "pc101"
T>     Option "XkbLayout"  "us"

T> EndSection


T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Core Pointer's InputDevice section
T> # **********************************************************************

T> Section "InputDevice"

T> # Identifier and driver

T>     Identifier  "Mouse1"
T>     Driver      "mouse"
T>     Option "Protocol"   "Intellimouse"
T>     Option "Device"      "/dev/sysmouse"
T>     Option "Emulate3Buttons"    "true"
T>     Option "ZAxisMapping"       "4 5"
 
T> # When using XQUEUE, comment out the above two lines, and uncomment
T> # the following line.

T> #    Option "Protocol"  "Xqueue"

T> # Baudrate and SampleRate are only for some Logitech mice. In
T> # almost every case these lines should be omitted.

T> #    Option "BaudRate"  "9600"
T> #    Option "SampleRate"        "150"

T> # Emulate3Buttons is an option for 2-button Microsoft mice
T> # Emulate3Timeout is the timeout in milliseconds (default is 50ms)

T> #    Option "Emulate3Buttons"
T> #    Option "Emulate3Timeout"    "50"

T> # ChordMiddle is an option for some 3-button Logitech mice

T> #    Option "ChordMiddle"

T> EndSection


T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Other input device sections 
T> # this is optional and is required only if you
T> # are using extended input devices.  This is for example only.  Refer
T> # to the XF86Config man page for a description of the options.
T> # **********************************************************************
T> #
T> # Section "InputDevice" 
T> #    Identifier  "Mouse2"
T> #    Driver      "mouse"
T> #    Option      "Protocol"      "MouseMan"
T> #    Option      "Device"        "/dev/mouse2"
T> # EndSection
T> #
T> # Section "InputDevice"
T> #    Identifier "spaceball"
T> #    Driver     "magellan"
T> #    Option     "Device"        "/dev/cua0"
T> # EndSection
T> #
T> # Section "InputDevice"
T> #    Identifier "spaceball2"
T> #    Driver     "spaceorb"
T> #    Option     "Device"        "/dev/cua0"
T> # EndSection
T> #
T> # Section "InputDevice"
T> #    Identifier "touchscreen0"
T> #    Driver     "microtouch"
T> #    Option     "Device"        "/dev/ttyS0"
T> #    Option     "MinX"          "1412"
T> #    Option     "MaxX"          "15184"
T> #    Option     "MinY"          "15372"
T> #    Option     "MaxY"          "1230"
T> #    Option     "ScreenNumber"  "0"
T> #    Option     "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
T> #    Option     "ButtonNumber"  "1"
T> #    Option     "SendCoreEvents"
T> # EndSection
T> #
T> # Section "InputDevice"
T> #    Identifier "touchscreen1"
T> #    Driver     "elo2300"
T> #    Option     "Device"        "/dev/ttyS0"
T> #    Option     "MinX"          "231"
T> #    Option     "MaxX"          "3868"
T> #    Option     "MinY"          "3858"
T> #    Option     "MaxY"          "272"
T> #    Option     "ScreenNumber"  "0"
T> #    Option     "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
T> #    Option     "ButtonThreshold"       "17"
T> #    Option     "ButtonNumber"  "1"
T> #    Option     "SendCoreEvents"
T> # EndSection

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Monitor section
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # Any number of monitor sections may be present

T> Section "Monitor"

T>     Identifier  "My Monitor"

T> # HorizSync is in kHz unless units are specified.
T> # HorizSync may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
T> # comma separated list of ranges of values.
T> # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY.  REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
T> # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.

T>     HorizSync   63.98

T> #    HorizSync  30-64         # multisync
T> #    HorizSync  31.5, 35.2    # multiple fixed sync frequencies
T> #    HorizSync  15-25, 30-50  # multiple ranges of sync frequencies

T> # VertRefresh is in Hz unless units are specified.
T> # VertRefresh may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
T> # comma separated list of ranges of values.
T> # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY.  REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
T> # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.

T>     VertRefresh 60.02

T> EndSection


T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Graphics device section
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # Any number of graphics device sections may be present

T> # Standard VGA Device:

T> Section "Device"
T>     Identifier  "Standard VGA"
T>     VendorName  "Unknown"
T>     BoardName   "Unknown"

T> # The chipset line is optional in most cases.  It can be used to override
T> # the driver's chipset detection, and should not normally be specified.

T> #    Chipset    "generic"

T> # The Driver line must be present.  When using run-time loadable driver
T> # modules, this line instructs the server to load the specified driver
T> # module.  Even when not using loadable driver modules, this line
T> # indicates which driver should interpret the information in this section.

T>     Driver     "vga"
T> # The BusID line is used to specify which of possibly multiple devices
T> # this section is intended for.  When this line isn't present, a device
T> # section can only match up with the primary video device.  For PCI
T> # devices a line like the following could be used.  This line should not
T> # normally be included unless there is more than one video device
T> # intalled.

T> #    BusID      "PCI:0:10:0"

T> #    VideoRam   256

T> #    Clocks     25.2 28.3

T> EndSection

T> # Device configured by xf86config:

T> Section "Device"
T>     Identifier  "NVIDIA GeForce"
T>     Driver      "nv"
T>     #VideoRam    6400
T>     # Insert Clocks lines here if appropriate
T> EndSection


T> # **********************************************************************
T> # Screen sections
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # Any number of screen sections may be present.  Each describes
T> # the configuration of a single screen.  A single specific screen section
T> # may be specified from the X server command line with the "-screen"
T> # option.
T> Section "Screen"
T>     Identifier  "Screen 1"
T>     Device      "NVIDIA GeForce"
T>     Monitor     "My Monitor"
T>     DefaultDepth 24

T>     Subsection "Display"
T>         Depth       8
T>         Modes       "640x480" "800x600" "1024x768" "1280x1024"
T>         ViewPort    0 0
T>     EndSubsection
T>     Subsection "Display"
T>         Depth       16
T>         Modes       "640x480" "800x600" "1024x768" "1280x1024"
T>         ViewPort    0 0
T>     EndSubsection
T>     Subsection "Display"
T>         Depth       24
T>         Modes       "1280x1024"
T>         ViewPort    0 0
T>     EndSubsection
T> EndSection

T> # **********************************************************************
T> # ServerLayout sections.
T> # **********************************************************************

T> # Any number of ServerLayout sections may be present.  Each describes
T> # the way multiple screens are organised.  A specific ServerLayout
T> # section may be specified from the X server command line with the
T> # "-layout" option.  In the absence of this, the first section is used.
T> # When now ServerLayout section is present, the first Screen section
T> # is used alone.

T> Section "ServerLayout"

T> # The Identifier line must be present
T>     Identifier  "Simple Layout"

T> # Each Screen line specifies a Screen section name, and optionally
T> # the relative position of other screens.  The four names after
T> # primary screen name are the screens to the top, bottom, left and right
T> # of the primary screen.  In this example, screen 2 is located to the
T> # right of screen 1.

T>     Screen "Screen 1"

T> # Each InputDevice line specifies an InputDevice section name and
T> # optionally some options to specify the way the device is to be
T> # used.  Those options include "CorePointer", "CoreKeyboard" and
T> # "SendCoreEvents".

T>     InputDevice "Mouse1" "CorePointer"
T>     InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"

T> EndSection



T> thanks for any help.



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sorry i forgot to mention, i have tried the logitech protocols and
the same happens.

-- 
Best regards,
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