X-window

**satimis** · 04-27-2007

Hi folks,

I'm running OpenBSD 4.0 amd64 with FVWM desktop. I start X-window occasionally for Internet bowsing on GUI browser as I run this box as server. X-window is not properly configured leaving a dark column of 1.5" wide on each side of the screen. I can't find /etc/X11/X11R6/xorg.conf.

$ ls /etc/X11/

Code:

        
app-defaults lbxproxy     rc.xprint    twm          xinit        xserver
fs           proxymngr    rstart       xdm          xkb          xsm

$ ls /etc/X11/xkb/

Code:

                                                         
README              compiled            keymap              symbols.dir
README.config       geometry            keymap.dir          types
README.enhancing    geometry.dir        rules               types.dir
compat              keycodes            semantics           xkbcomp
compat.dir          keycodes.dir        symbols

I read README.config. Its content looks somewhat similar to xorg.conf but without screen section.

Please advise how to config the X server. TIA

B.R.
satimis

**DOllaBillz217** · 04-27-2007

You can use the locate xorg to find anyfile with the keyword "xorg" in it to narrow down your search. And for configuring X-Server this is a good tutorial http://uw713doc.sco.com/en/LX_uw/LKP...g_xfree86.html

**satimis** · 04-28-2007

Hi DOllaBillz217,

OpenBSD 4.0 amd64
ps/2 keyboard
ps/2, 3-button wheel mouse (counting wheel as a button)

Tks for your advice and URL

Before, xorg.conf not yet generated. I think OpenBSD using the default VESA driver.

Ran "xorgconfig" to generate /etc/X11/xorg.conf. Changed all "vga" on the file to "nv". Started X-window and found following problems;

1)
mouse pointer jumping around on the the window boarder.

/etc/X11/xorg.conf

Code:

Section "InputDevice"

# Identifier and driver

    Identifier  "Mouse1"
    Driver      "mouse"
    Option "Protocol"    "IMPS/2"
    Option "ZAxisMapping"   "4 5 6 7"

If adding;

Code:

"Optional Device"   "/dev/psaux"

X-window failed to start

2)
2 dark colums still appeared on both side of the screen

Code:

Section "Screen"
    Identifier  "Screen 1"
    Device      "My Video Card"
    Monitor     "My Monitor"
    DefaultDepth 24
    Subsection "Display"
        Depth       24
        Modes       "1680x1050"
        ViewPort    0 0
    EndSubsection
EndSection

"VertRefresh" and "HorizSync" set to LCD display spec.

Where can I check whether 'nv' generic driver is available? Tks

satimis

**DOllaBillz217** · 04-30-2007

I'd suggest the manufacturers website to see if its available for download.

**satimis** · 04-30-2007

HI DOllaBillz217,

I'd suggest the manufacturers website to see if its available for download.

No chance for BSD. I encountered the same problem on running FreeBSD amd64.

There are threads on Internet complaining withou nVidia driver for amd64 BSD. The same have been existing for more than 1.5 year. nVidia took no action.

B.R.
satimis

**DOllaBillz217** · 04-30-2007

Well wasn't that nice of nVidia

I am not sure where to point ya to then. Try googling it and see if you find anything. Sorry I cant be of any more help

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