Graphics corruption with XF

[Michel Dänzer]

Josh Huber wrote:

> X reports that it could only find 1 MB of video memory, when I'm
> pretty sure it's got 4 MB.  This of course severly limits my
> depth/resolution, and when paired with the rage 128 I'm currently
> using it's a little lacking.. :)

man XF86Config, look for VideoRam.


> The real problem is that there seem to be some issues with the ati
> driver with respect to this card.  The problem definately seem to be
> endian related and affect both graphics and text.
>
> Text is corrupted such that the characters are a mirror image of each
> other (swapped on the y-axis).  Graphics are fuzzy, and the cursor is
> definately corrupted.
>
> Has anyone had any luck with a combination like this?

Anyone who has must have fixed the ati driver ;)

I suppose it shouldn't be too hard to fix looking at the r128 or glint
drivers.

Oh, BTW - have you tried Ani's rsync tree?


Michel


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Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)    \   Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer
CS student, Free Software enthusiast   \        XFree86 and DRI project member

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