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> Hi everybody,

> I am in a complete impasse with this.  I just cannot get X to start
> successfully in the SVGA mode.

> I have installed XF86 3.3.3.1.

> I have created many XF86Config file with both xf86config  and XF86Setup
> utility.

> I have also used a sample XF86Config file from Michael Ryder (who have got
> this card to work successfully).  It was very gracious of him to extend all
> the help to me.

> The problem is everytime I startx  I only get windows with   *VERY VERY*
> large fonts.

> The messages on the console screen goes like this:
> ==================  Start of messages =========================

> SVGA:  Chipset:  generic
> SVGA:  Videoram: 64K
> SVGA:  Clocks : 25.18
> SVGA:   Using 8 bpp, Depth 8, Color wt: 666
> SVGA:   Using built in driver modes
> SVGA:   Built in mode 320x200

> Virtual resolution set to 320x204
> Speed up code selection modified because  virtual X  != 1024

> ================== End of messages ==========================

> CASE II.
> When I try to start with 16 bpp using the following command:

> startx -- -bpp 16

> The X server  does not even start.
> I get the following message on the console

> ==================  Start of messages =========================

> SVGA:  Chipset:  generic
> SVGA:  Videoram: 64K
> SVGA:  Clocks : 25.18
> SVGA:   16 bpp not supported for this chipset.

> ***  A configured device found.  But display modes could not be resolved.
> ================== End of messages ==========================

> So,  what is the verdict?

> Is my X installation flawed?  Do I need to reinstall XF863.3.3.1 ?

> Or is there a easy switch somewhere to throw and get this problem solved?

> Regards,  Somnath

> I myself have had this problem, and in fact the first time I installed
> linux,I had absolutely no trouble whatsoever, but then my hd died and i
> have to start all over.  And now i'm in your boat.  It's not a problem
> with having to reinstall XFree.  I've reinstalled numerous times.  Its a
> problem with the XF86Config file.  Manually edit it after it is generated
> by XF86Setup or xf86config to tweak it for you r system... I am actually
> going to do that later on tonight and hopefully it will work.  If it does,
> I'll post my XF86Config file here to help you.  If anyone else has a
> RivaTNT, Could you possibly post your XF86Config file here?

> Thanks

> > Hi everybody,

> > I am in a complete impasse with this.  I just cannot get X to start
> > successfully in the SVGA mode.

> > I have installed XF86 3.3.3.1.

> > I have created many XF86Config file with both xf86config  and XF86Setup
> > utility.

> > I have also used a sample XF86Config file from Michael Ryder (who have got
> > this card to work successfully).  It was very gracious of him to extend all
> > the help to me.

> > The problem is everytime I startx  I only get windows with   *VERY VERY*
> > large fonts.

> > The messages on the console screen goes like this:
> > ==================  Start of messages =========================

> > SVGA:  Chipset:  generic
> > SVGA:  Videoram: 64K
> > SVGA:  Clocks : 25.18
> > SVGA:   Using 8 bpp, Depth 8, Color wt: 666
> > SVGA:   Using built in driver modes
> > SVGA:   Built in mode 320x200

> > Virtual resolution set to 320x204
> > Speed up code selection modified because  virtual X  != 1024

> > ================== End of messages ==========================

> > CASE II.
> > When I try to start with 16 bpp using the following command:

> > startx -- -bpp 16

> > The X server  does not even start.
> > I get the following message on the console

> > ==================  Start of messages =========================

> > SVGA:  Chipset:  generic
> > SVGA:  Videoram: 64K
> > SVGA:  Clocks : 25.18
> > SVGA:   16 bpp not supported for this chipset.

> > ***  A configured device found.  But display modes could not be resolved.
> > ================== End of messages ==========================

> > So,  what is the verdict?

> > Is my X installation flawed?  Do I need to reinstall XF863.3.3.1 ?

> > Or is there a easy switch somewhere to throw and get this problem solved?

> > Regards,  Somnath

> > I myself have had this problem, and in fact the first time I installed
> > linux,I had absolutely no trouble whatsoever, but then my hd died and i
> > have to start all over.  And now i'm in your boat.  It's not a problem
> > with having to reinstall XFree.  I've reinstalled numerous times.  Its a
> > problem with the XF86Config file.  Manually edit it after it is generated
> > by XF86Setup or xf86config to tweak it for you r system... I am actually
> > going to do that later on tonight and hopefully it will work.  If it does,
> > I'll post my XF86Config file here to help you.  If anyone else has a
> > RivaTNT, Could you possibly post your XF86Config file here?

> > Thanks

> I too am at a loss. I have a STB nVidia TNT AGP card. I downloaded the current
> version of XFree86 3.3.3.1 and, well, I ended up reinstalling RedHat 5.2. I lost
> everything. I could get the generic vga16 grapics to work but not the SVGA
> server. Any advice would really be appreciated. I'm back with my STB Velocity
> 128 and it works like a charm as always.
> steverl