Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 15:14:05 -0400 From: Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com> To: Gabriel Ambuehl <gabriel_ambuehl@buz.ch> Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Configuring XFree on ProSavage DDR (VIA KM266) board? Message-ID: <3EA442FD.6050209@potentialtech.com> In-Reply-To: <44531152859.20030421204213@buz.ch> References: <44531152859.20030421204213@buz.ch>
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Gabriel Ambuehl wrote: > Hello, > from a project I have a left over Shuttle SK41G based on VIA KM266 > chipset with features integrated ProSavageDDR graphics. I know that > XFree 4.3.X supports the chipset but by any means, I can't seem to be > able to figure out how to use it with resolutions higher than 640x480. > (whomever came up with the idea of mod lines deserves to be shot > anyway, why can't XFree just read the DDC information the monitor > supplies to it?? (currently a Acer AL712)). > > Alternatively, I'd be quite happy if I could get the chip to display > 800x600 on the TV out thru either svgalib or X as I want the box to > act as media hub. > > Figuring that Linux would probably make for the better media player > environment (see MythTV, Freevo) I tried that too but X wouldn't work > either way. Sticking in another VGA card seems kinda wasted money if > the one on board already does everything I need save for the fact that > I can't seem to get it to work right (I know it does under Win but > there's nothing comparable to Freevo under win :-(. Sounds like you've taken some time to do some real research before reporting this problem. It also sounds like this is an XFree86 issue, and not a FreeBSD one. While it's likely that there's someone on this list who can help you, it's more likely that the XFree86 list will be more helpful: http://www.xfree86.org/mailman/listinfo -- Bill Moran Potential Technologies http://www.potentialtech.com
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