[SlugBug] xfree86 dell inspiron 8000 laptop problem

[Bruno Postle]

On Thu 22-Jan-2004 at 12:43:00PM +0000, Bill Best wrote:
> 
> i have a two Dell Inspiron 8000 laptops which dual-boot W2K and 
> RedHat9/Fedora.  i cannot start an X session on either.
> 
> here is a general spec with regard to the graphics:
> 
> Dell Inspiron 8000 laptop with ATI 16MB Mobility M4 graphics card.
> Display:  15.1" XGA, SXGA+, UXGA 1400x1050 LCD

This sounds like the problem Adam had with his laptop, the graphical
installer works ok, but X didn't start.

> >>(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
> >>
> >>Fatal server error:
> >>no screens found

This means one of the following:

1. Your videocard can't produce any of the resolutions/bitdepths you
   specified.

2. Your videocard can't run at any of the refresh rates specified.

3. Your monitor can't display any of the resolutions/bitdepths
   specified.

4. Your monitor can't run at any of the refresh rates specified.


1 & 2 shouldn't be a problem, so I bet it's 3 and/or 4.

First, fix your modes line so it actually has your monitor
resolution in it:

	Modes    "1400x1050" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"

Then try increasing the refresh range of your monitor:

        HorizSync    30.0 - 150.0
        VertRefresh  30.0 - 150.0

I don't *think* this will burn up :-)

-- 
Bruno