NVidia Riva TNT2 problem

[Camanche]

G'day ppls, i have a problem with redhat 6.0, i can get into Gnome but when i'm in there the icons are HUGE! like a res of about 320x240, i have run xf86config and selected a generic video card , and i have run xconfigurator i can physically change the res but when i log in again it is still 320 x 240. I also try changing the res with CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE but it still doesn't change. Also i can only do a test run in xconfigurator in 8bit mode, if i try any others it says there's an error. Also when it tests the Xwindows it is still in 320x240. Hence i can't use linux, if anyone can help it would be appreciated! Cheers!

 

[AndyBo]

Try adding frame buffer support to the kernel, and then using the frame buffer X server.&nbsp;&nbsp;As long as you pass the correct parameters to the kernel via LILO, you can run your graphics card at your desired resolution.<br><br>Most modern graphics cards should be able compatible with the frame buffer server, but I'd strongly recommend looking at the FrameBuffer HOWTO and the /usr/src/linux/documentation/fb documentation before doing anything.<br><br>You might also want to look at <A HREF="

http://www.xfree86.org"

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http://www.xfree86.org</A>

to see if the TNT2 is specifically supported by XFree86 V4.<br><br>HTH.

 

[avalachi]

This is a problem you'll always encounter when the Xwindows is running with the default VGA server. You should use the apropriate XServer - in your case the NVidia. Check the producer site and you'll find there all you need. I have a Sniper TNT2 and works really fine with that XServer.<br>And, btw, use CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE to __KILL__ the XWindows session and not to change the resolution. Use CTRL+ALT+&quot;+&quot; or &quot;-&quot; (on the grey pad)to change resolution...<br><br>Valachi

 

[toni]

My name is Toni and I'm from Portugal:<br>After I Bought my NVIDIA RIVA TNT 2 M64, my computer completely freezes in about an hour of<br>playing any game. Even games that should not require aceleration, and which I played with no problem in my S3.<br>Is there anything I can do beside saving constantly...!!?

 

[Karl Blessing]

I just want to point out, a TNT2 M64 is <b>NOT</b> a TNT2, it's like a TNT1 performance, since it's a TNT2 cut in half. <p>Karl<br><a href=mailto:kb244@kb244.8m.com>kb244@kb244.8m.com</a><br><a href=

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</a><br>Experienced in : C++(both VC++ and Borland),VB1(dos) thru VB6, Delphi 3 pro, HTML, Visual InterDev 6(ASP(WebProgramming/Vbscript)<br>

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[AndyBo]

Toni, have you tried grabbing the latest drivers for your card?&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, what version of Linux do you use? <p> <br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>--<br>
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