Re: config X - s3 virge
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, Shao Zhang wrote:
> From: Shao Zhang <shao@cia.com.au>
> Subject: config X - s3 virge
>
> Hi,
> I have a 4mb diamond 3d s3 virge video card. From XFree86.org, I
> read that "1280x1024 at 24/32 bpp for a 4 Meg".
>
> However, I can only achieve 16 at 1024x768. When I try -bpp 24, I
> get the following output:
>
> virge:/home/s2193893# X -bpp 24 :1
> > XFree86 Version 3.3.2.3 / X Window System
> (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6300)
> Release Date: July 15 1998
> If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is newer
> than the above date, look for a newer version before reporting
> problems. (see http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ)
First: Above is good advise. Download X server (just X server binary, it
should be enough) of latest 3.3.3.1 XFree and use it instead of 3.3.2.3.
Second. don't use XF86_S3V server. Use XF86_SVGA - it does better job
for Virge.
Third, working in the high resolution modes with 57Mhz is real pain.
May be just stick with 16bpp, if newer Xserver wouldn't be able to get
more from your Ramdac.
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