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> 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