Re: Framebuffer on toshiba

["Hugo S. Carrer" <hscarrer@efn.uncor.edu>]

On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:05:54 +0100 (CET)
"Árvay Gergely" <arvay@ogyi.hu> wrote:

> try
> vga=792 (for 1024x768 24bps)
> vga=791 (for 1024x768 16bps)
> vga=789 (for 800x600 24bps)
> vga=788 (for 800x600 16bps)
> 
> > I've been trying to get de frame buffer working on my
> > toshiba 2060, I've recompiled my kernel (2.4.18) with
> > VGA text console and video mode selection support
> > enabled. I also have the vga=ask option in lilo.conf.
> > When I boot and I'm asked to choose a mode I've tried
> > several 800x600 and a few 640x480 all i get is a blank
> > screen (the backlight is on but the screen is dead). The
> > system boots (i see de HD light going on and off) but i
> > cant see a thing.
> >
> > Any ideas
> > thanks
> >
> >
> > PS: I know it is possible to do this because knoppix
> > gets it working pefectly.
> 
> 

I just tried those modes and I get "Unknown mode ID, try
again". My video board is a S3 virge mx so I've tried  the
modes listed in de vesafb documentation that comes with the
kernel.

thanks