Re: x server problem(s)
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On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:37:36 +0100
Andreas Janssen <andreas.janssen@bigfoot.com> wrote:
> Hello
>
> Ritesh Raj Sarraf (<rrs_rhlist@softhome.net>) wrote:
>
> > [...]
> >
> > I too had the similar problem. I have a Intel 810 board. I've patched
> > up my kernel from http://i810fb.sourceforge.net to include support for
> > my video card. The frame buffer device works well. I too have similar
> > error messages firing up the X-Server. I reconfigured my XF86Config-4
> > file as per your instructions ( dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 ) and
> > selected the i810 module. But still I get the error message saying:
> > Fatal server error: AddScreen/ScreenInit failed for driver 0
>
> The exact error message would be interesting. Check the XFree log file
> and report all lines beginning with (EE) and (WW) and the last 10 to 15
> lines. Also make sure that your chip is supported by the version of
> XFree you are using.
>
> best regards
> Andreas Janssen
hello Mr. Janssen,
thanks for the help. your message gave me a good pointer. the module shipped by xserver (version4.1) needed to be patched by the source of i810fb.sourceforge.net or be replaced by a new module from the same site..
it solved my problem..
thanks
ritesh
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