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Re: Problem with ATI Graphics Pro Turbo 1600 (Mach64)
> Ok, I tried getting X to run at a friend's with the aforementioned
> graphics adapter w/4megs RAM on a MAG 17" (I don't remember the model but
> that doesn't matter) using the XF86_MACH64 driver, XFree 3.1.2, and I DLed
> the newest server off sunsite, kernel version 1.2.13 (See footnote [1] for
> specific information, Marc). When X loads, it gives me some weird nonsense
> on the screen and I have to ctrl+alt+backspace out. The screen doesn't
> change modes. I assume this is a card problem since running as a regular
> VGA works (if you call 640x480x16 'working').
>
> AcceleratedX makes the screen go crazy and turn itself off, and we had to
> hard-boot (ie, press reset REALLY hard) to get any sort of display again.
Hmm... If you hadn't tried it on AcceleratedX, I would have answered
right away... Try using XFree-86 v3.1.2E (latest beta). I had problems
with my ProTurbo and once I installed a more recent server it worked.
However, AcceleratedX runs fine on mine... Try 3.1.2E.
Shay
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