Very Computer

Help!

I am trying to run Linux and X on an Ascentia950N laptop computer with an SVGA
colour screen. The problem is primary that I am unable to get anything other
than the generic VGA 320x200 mode up and running. As I understand it,
this machine is equipped with an CL754x-driven graphics card. I have tried the
CL6440-driver, but the screen looked all messed up (only stripes), and I don't
know how to get further.

Please help.
Renato Bugge

Had a similar problem myself. I'm using a Cirrus Logic CLGD7543 on a Hi-Grade Notino
portable. SuperProbe didn't recognise the cardm and I just couldn't get any more than
VGA resolution. Someone suggested I use CLGD5434, which worked. My XF86Config file
includes the following lines:

   Section "Device"
      ...
      Chipset     "CLGD5434"
      VideoRam    2048                  # must specify

However, XFree86 does support the 7543 chipset. I think version 3.1.2B contained the
first full support.

Take a look at the very useful X-Notebook mini-HOWTO homepage at
http://www.castle.net/X-notebook/index_linux.html. This details the changes between
releases of XFree86, and carries links to other useful stuff. You may also look at
ftp://bmrc.berkeley.edu/pub/linux/xserver where you'll find an XFree86 SVGA server for
7543.

Casper Boden-Cummins

On a different note, has anyone had any luck with the same card
and Metro-X?

If so, puuulllllleeeeeeaaaaassssseeeee contact me.

        Brian Kimball