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Hello Linux people , I am looking for the best way to setup my xserver /etc/X11/xorg.conf. I am getting graphic trace lines all over my screen when I open up ...
  1. 03-13-2009 #1
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    ubuntu8.10 setup xorg.conf

    Hello Linux people ,

    I am looking for the best way to setup my xserver /etc/X11/xorg.conf.

    I am getting graphic trace lines all over my screen when I open up some of my screensavers; not all of them. I was thinking maybe I could change the driver or tweak it some how to stop this from happening. I used etch4.0 before but, ubuntu xorg.conf file seems somewhat different.

    some info:
    ~$ lspci
    00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82810E DC-133 (GMCH) Graphics Memory Controller Hub (rev 03)
    00:01.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82810E DC-133 (CGC) Chipset Graphics Controller (rev 03)
    00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801AA PCI Bridge (rev 02)
    00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801AA ISA Bridge (LPC) (rev 02)
    00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801AA IDE Controller (rev 02)
    00:1f.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801AA USB Controller (rev 02)
    00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801AA SMBus Controller (rev 02)
    00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801AA AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 02)
    01:0d.0 Ethernet controller: Accton Technology Corporation SMC2-1211TX (rev 10)
    ~$ glxinfo | grep rendering
    direct rendering: Yes
    ~$ nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
    ...
    Section "Device"
    Identifier "Configured Video Device"
    EndSection

    Section "Monitor"
    Identifier "Configured Monitor"
    EndSection

    Section "Screen"
    Identifier "Default Screen"
    Monitor "Configured Monitor"
    Device "Configured Video Device"
    EndSection
    do you even need to adjust this file in ubuntu 8.10?
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  2. 03-13-2009 #2
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    If you are not satisfied with default X Configuration then try to edit xorg.conf manually.
    First of all, Try using "vesa" driver in Video Card section.
    Code:
    Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Driver       "vesa"
EndSection
    In case it doesn't work, check Monitor's Manual for supported Resolutions and Refresh rates ( HorizSync & VertiRefresh ). Edit Monitor and Screen sections.

    These are Monitor and Screen sections of my xorg.conf file.
    Code:
    Section "Monitor"
        Identifier "Configured Monitor"
	HorizSync	30-71
	VertRefresh	50-160
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth	24
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		24 
		Modes		"1280x1024" "1024x768"
	EndSubSection
EndSection
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  3. 03-13-2009 #3
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    thank you
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