Re: Problems with X and the Intel i855GM integrated graphics

[Andreas Heckwolf <andreas.heckwolf@mobliz.com>]

Hello,

I had to change in the BIOS of my Acer TravelMate 280 the memory assigned to 
the graphics adapter to 8 MB, default was 1 MB. After that the high color 
resolutions started working.

Cheers,

Andreas

> Hi,
> 
> I just bought a new Dell Laptop. It's an Inspiron 500m with the
> Pentium M, integrated Intel graphics and an 1400x1050 display.
> 
> I installed Linux and access on the command line works fine. Now I
> wanted to configure X but ran into loads of trouble. I downloaded the
> latest Intel drivers, compiled and installed them. I'm using X version
> 4.2.1-8 from Debian unstable (the rest of the system is from unstable,
> as well). My kernel is version 2.4.21. I tried Daniel Stone's 4.3.0
> packages as well but they don't work with the Intel drivers.
> 
> The Intel driver installs the two kernel modules agpgart and i830.
> Both work find and lsmod shows they're installed. But with all this, I
> can only get X to work with a maximum resolution of 1024x768 at 8bit
> color or 640x480 at 16bit color.
> 
> When I choose more colors (i.e. 24bit) X doesn't work at all, it just
> dies. What's the problem? Any suggestions, experiences, questions? I
> attached all files and messages I though could be relevant.
> 
> Best regards,
>      Magnus