Re: [tlug] xorg 7.1 and mga card (and possibly Gateway monitor)

[Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com>]

On Mon, Aug 28, 2006 at 11:05:42AM -0400, Jim wrote:
> Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com> wrote:
> 
> > At this point, I'm trying to determine if monitor or card is the more
> > likely culprit for me.
> 
> No. 
> 
> X or the configuration thereof is your likely culprit. 


Naw, that would mean I made a mistake.   :)


> 
> The monitor is the least likely culprit. 
> _If_ the monitor is the culprit, it would be by: 
> 1. Reporting abilities that it does not actually support, or
> 2. Having to degraded to not being able to support the abilities 
>    that it was designed for. 



> Quite frankly, neither of those is likely. 
> When configuring X, do keep in mind that many or most LCDs 
> will _not_ work at high scan rates. 
> Many LCDs are most happy at 60Hz. 

I've been using 30-61 hsync and 56-76 vertical with success through late
xorg 6 and xorg 7.0.

I also got somewhat further along with an old ATI card--like Joe, (and
Joe, thanks but I didn't get any clues from your file, I fear) I've been
going about it rather haphazardly.

I should have more to report tonight or tomorrow.

Err, have I thanked both Jim and Joe on this?  If not, guys please
forgive me, and accept my most sincere thanks.


> Try specifying to X a generic 1024x768 LCD monitor. 

My specs have been what I always use--just specifying the Hsync and
Vsync.

Thanks for all your input.


-- 

Scott

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