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abigailsweetashoney
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 5:58 am |
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I'm having trouble (again) configuring X. My system has changed configuration several times so I decided to reinstall (auto-upgrade). Once I get a stable SBE I'm going to upgrade to 6.x, right now I'm at 5.5.
My current bizarre issue is that X looks GREAT when I install fresh but if I add a pvr-350 to the system (analog over comcast still exists here and I use it more often than digital) X doesn't come up. I'm looking thru the Xorg.0.log trying to determine why but in the meanwhile I thought I'd just ask for help.
I am not using the pvr-350's svideo out port to connect to the TV. I have a nvidia 8400 for that (dvi port if it matters).
I think the issue is with the frame buffer. But I'm not sure. The cards are at addresses:
01:0a.1 Multimedia controller: Conexant Systems, Inc. CX23880/1/2/3 PCI Video and Audio Decoder [Audio Port] (rev 05)
01:0a.2 Multimedia controller: Conexant Systems, Inc. CX23880/1/2/3 PCI Video and Audio Decoder [MPEG Port] (rev 05)
01:0a.4 Multimedia controller: Conexant Systems, Inc. CX23880/1/2/3 PCI Video and Audio Decoder [IR Port] (rev 05)
02:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation G98 [GeForce 8400 GS] (rev a1)
Xorg.conf has everything defined thusly:
Section "Device"
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "XvmcUsesTextures" "false"
Option "UseEvents" "true"
VendorName "All"
BoardName "All"
EndSection
Note that this works flawlessly when I remove the pvr-350.
Thanks for your help. -Abs.
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mihanson
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 8:47 am |
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A shot in the dark here... Do you have directfb installed?
Code: $ sudo pacman -Q directfb If not, Code: $ sudo pacman -Sy directfb
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abigailsweetashoney
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 9:08 am |
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Well it's a 5.5 install so I don't have pacman but that's not an issue.
What is directfb and why do I need it?
Code: root@mythfe:/var/log# dpkg -l | grep -i fb
ii libdirectfb-0.9-25 0.9.25.1-5 direct frame buffer graphics - shared libraries ii libdirectfb-dev 0.9.25.1-5 direct frame buffer graphics library - development fil ii libdirectfb-extra 0.9.25.1-5 direct frame buffer graphics - extra providers ii libxine1-console 1.1.8-3 libaa/libcaca/framebuffer/directfb related plugins for ii xserver-xorg-video-fbdev 1:0.3.1-4 X.Org X server -- fbdev display driver
Thanks, -Abs
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 4:50 pm |
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Greg Frost
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 6:36 pm |
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It seems to me like a waste of time trying to get R5.5 working before starting all over again with R6. If your media is in tact, I would make the jump straight to R6
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abigailsweetashoney
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 7:47 am |
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Go directly to R6 >> My MBE is rock solid. My concept is to keep the amount of changes to a minimum. If my MBE goes haywire during the upgrade then my dvr is completely down.
When I tested installing R6 on a pc similar to my MBE I had lots of issues getting X up and running. X has always been my nemesis so I'd rather not throw in too many variables.
Thanks, -Abs
_________________ R6.04, dual core 3ghz, 3 gig memory, Zotac 8400 passive heat sink dvi/hdmi out video, 500 gig sata, dual tuner hdhomerun, streamzap remote
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abigailsweetashoney
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 7:51 pm |
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In case this can be helpful to someone else, the solution was to muck around with these options.
Option "XvmcUsesTextures" "false"
Option "UseEvents" "true"
Option "NVAGP" "1"
Option "Composite" "Disabled"
Thanks, -abs
_________________ R6.04, dual core 3ghz, 3 gig memory, Zotac 8400 passive heat sink dvi/hdmi out video, 500 gig sata, dual tuner hdhomerun, streamzap remote
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RacerX
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 1:58 pm |
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Abby
Glad to see you found the fix for your Xorg issue
Now that you have a good handle on your specific Xorg crankiness, why not backup your system and Xorg and try the upgrade to R6.01. I upgraded five moths ago and have no regrets. My system is just as stable now as before, I'm conservative. Plus, for me Apt-get was broken but Pacman works fine. If it does not work to your satisfaction you can always roll back to R5.5. All you need is a little time to try it out.
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