by Martin Schmeisse » Wed, 09 Apr 2003 06:44:58
I running vectorlinux(XF3.3.6) on it, but I cannot run den X-Server on
it. I nearly searched the whole web for it, but I cannot find anything.
Does anybody have the same Notebook and can post/send me the XF86Config
file.
Martin
by Joerg Morbitze » Thu, 10 Apr 2003 18:53:56
> I running vectorlinux(XF3.3.6) on it, but I cannot run den X-Server on
> it. I nearly searched the whole web for it, but I cannot find anything.
> Does anybody have the same Notebook and can post/send me the XF86Config
> file.
> Martin
http://www.sanpei.org/Laptop-X/Laptop-X/Texas_Instruments_Extensa_570CD
Perhaps you can use this config as a basis. Or try our Knoppix-Linux which
has an excellent hardware detection:
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/
Regards, Joerg.
1. Q: XF86 on cirrus logic CL-GD6235 w/ dual scan-color
On I'm running with the generic VGA16 driver, that works fine, but as implied by Is there anybody around who found a fix for the problem? Stephan 2. Buslogic BT445C with HP 35470A 3. Cirrus Logic CL-GD5446, CL-GD5440 and Trident PCI 9440 4. Graphical Debugger Environment? 5. Help needed with Cirrus Logic GD7543 on TI TravelMate 5200 6. system hangs with a 538 error id number 7. Cirrus Logic CL GS5434 Accelerated Modes 8. Gateway G6-350SE (uk) - supported under redhat ? 9. Cirrus Logic CL-GD5434 PCI -- Config problems 10. Cirrus Logic CL-GD5465 AGP 11. XFree86 3.2--Cirrus Logic CL-GD5446 help needed 12. XF86Config for Cirrus Logic CL-GD5434 13. XFree 4, Sharp 9070, Cirrus Logic CL-GD7548 chipset
ftp://tsx-11.mit.edu/pub/linux/packages/laptops/laptop-survey
I found an entry which more or less exactly describes my machine, including the
BUG:
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Laptop Make and Model: Highscreen Blue Note (available in some
European countries)
CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: intel 486DX2/66 (486SX25 to 486DX2/66)
Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 240MB, now upgradeble to 420MB
RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB, (4,8,20 MB)
Screen size, type, upgradeable to: 9.5" 640x480 256 colors, dual-scan
color lcd
Battery type (lithium-ion,NiMh,NiCd): NiCd
Max battery life while running linux: 2 hrs
Weight with battery: ~ 3 kg
PCMCIA number of slot, type: 2 Type I or II, 1 Type III
PCMCIA bridge chip (intel, cirrus, databook, etc.): intel 82365
Mouse, Track Ball (location), Pen, IBM thingy, etc.: trackball, above
<backspace>
Docking capability: yes
Power conservation: yes
Misc neat stuff: handrest below keyboard (above battery
pack)
Linux Version: 1.0.9 (LST1.8)
X386(color,gray,chipset) monitor specs: XFree86 v2.1.1, 256 color, cirrus logic
CL-GD6235.
Okay on external monitor, ugly bug for dual-scan
color display: flickering, duplicated screen
from approx x-coords 100 to 250 (e.g. two mouse
pointers in this area.
!!! HELP !!! Anyone hear of a bugfix for:
???? DUAL-SCAN LCD with CIRRUS LOGIC CL-GD62x5 ????
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its name, with 16 colors only.