[mythtv-users] Editing the XF86Config-4 File
mrwester
mrwester at gmail.com
Thu Jun 9 18:44:06 UTC 2005
I think it's in the device section, you have to add something like:
Option "ignoreEDID" "1"
If you google around, you should find a better answer
Mike
On 6/9/05, Mat Kyne <matkyne at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I am hoping someone else out there is using a Debian based system and has a
> little experiance with the XF86Config-4 file. But first some background.
>
> I was able to build my mythbox a few months ago, and got it set up with
> knoppmyth. It worked for the most part but stuttered when playing back 1080i
> (Celeron 2.4 GHz) content. (I have a pcHD3000 used for OTA HDTV) So when my
> older computer's motherboard started to go out, (athalon 900 Mhz)
> I decided to take the oppertunity to do some serious upgrading. (I had to
> buy my wife a couple of daimonds to justify the upgrade)
>
> So after a quick visit to Newegg, I invested som cash in a P4 3.0 Ghz, with
> a 800 Mhz FSB, an ASUS P4P800SE Motherboard and 512 Mb of RAM. (a note about
> this motherboard, the onboard gigabit LAN is not supported by knoppix - But
> I had an old NIC from my old PC and threw that in there)
>
> The other problem was that because I was using DVI to connect to my TV, I
> was stuck at a max resolution of 720p (which I think was being scaled down
> to 640x480) So I wanted a transcoder.(I have given up hope that Nvidia will
> fix their driver) So I went with the Crescendo TCP2200 PCI VGA to YPrPb
> Transcoder. The folks at AVS Forums swear by it, and it's internal. It is
> completely transparent to the computer, so the videocard thinks it is
> connected to a monitor.
>
> So here is the question. How do I tell the computer not to scan the monitor
> for it's accepted resolutions, and feed it the resolutions that I want it to
> use. (I have used powerstrip to obtain the modelines needed for my tv)
>
> Here is a copy of my XF86Config-4 file:
>
> # File generated by xf86config.
>
> #
> # Copyright (c) 1999 by The XFree86 Project, Inc.
> #
> # Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a
> # copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"),
> # to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation
> # the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense,
> # and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the
> # Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
> #
> # The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
> # all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
> #
> # THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
> # IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
> # FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
> # THE XFREE86 PROJECT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
> # WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF
> # OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
> # SOFTWARE.
> #
> # Except as contained in this notice, the name of the XFree86 Project shall
> # not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or other
> # dealings in this Software without prior written authorization from the
> # XFree86 Project.
> #
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Refer to the XF86Config(4/5) man page for details about the format of
> # this file.
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Module section -- this section is used to specify
> # which dynamically loadable modules to load.
> # **********************************************************************
> #
> Section "Module"
>
> # This loads the DBE extension module.
>
> Load "dbe" # Double buffer extension
>
> # This loads the miscellaneous extensions module, and disables
> # initialisation of the XFree86-DGA extension within that module.
> SubSection "extmod"
> Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA extension
> EndSubSection
>
> # This loads the Type1 and FreeType font modules
> Load "type1"
> Load "speedo"
> # Load "freetype"
> # Load "xtt"
>
> # This loads the GLX module
> Load "glx"
> # This loads the DRI module
> Load "dri"
>
> EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Files section. This allows default font and rgb paths to be set
> # **********************************************************************
>
> Section "Files"
>
> # The location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
> # file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
> # no need to change the default.
>
> RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
>
> # Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (which are concatenated together),
> # as well as specifying multiple comma-separated entries in one FontPath
> # command (or a combination of both methods)
> #
> # If you don't have a floating point coprocessor and emacs, Mosaic or other
> # programs take long to start up, try moving the Type1 and Speedo directory
> # to the end of this list (or comment them out).
> #
>
> # FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local/"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
> # FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TrueType/"
> # FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/freefont/"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
> FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"
>
> # The module search path. The default path is shown here.
>
> # ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"
>
> EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Server flags section.
> # **********************************************************************
>
> Section "ServerFlags"
>
> # Uncomment this to cause a core dump at the spot where a signal is
> # received. This may leave the console in an unusable state, but may
> # provide a better stack trace in the core dump to aid in debugging
>
> # Option "NoTrapSignals"
>
> # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><Fn> VT switch sequence
> # (where n is 1 through 12). This allows clients to receive these key
> # events.
>
> # Option "DontVTSwitch"
>
> # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><BS> server abort sequence
> # This allows clients to receive this key event.
>
> # Option "DontZap"
>
> # Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> mode switching
> # sequences. This allows clients to receive these key events.
>
> # Option "Dont Zoom"
>
> # Uncomment this to disable tuning with the xvidtune client. With
> # it the client can still run and fetch card and monitor attributes,
> # but it will not be allowed to change them. If it tries it will
> # receive a protocol error.
>
> # Option "DisableVidModeExtension"
>
> # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local xvidtune client.
>
> # Option "AllowNonLocalXvidtune"
>
> # Uncomment this to disable dynamically modifying the input device
> # (mouse and keyboard) settings.
>
> # Option "DisableModInDev"
>
> # Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local client to
> # change the keyboard or mouse settings (currently only xset).
>
> # Option "AllowNonLocalModInDev"
>
> EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Input devices
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Core keyboard's InputDevice section
> # **********************************************************************
>
> Section "InputDevice"
>
> Identifier "Keyboard1"
> Driver "Keyboard"
>
> # For most OSs the protocol can be omitted (it defaults to "Standard").
> # When using XQUEUE (only for SVR3 and SVR4, but not Solaris),
> # uncomment the following line.
>
> # Option "Protocol" "Xqueue"
>
> Option "AutoRepeat" "500 30"
>
> # Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
> # Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
>
> # Option "LeftAlt" "Meta"
> # Option "RightAlt" "ModeShift"
>
> # To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
> # lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
> # keyboard, you will probably want to use:
> # Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
> # If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
> # Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
> #
> # Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
> # For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
> # Option "XkbLayout" "de"
> # or:
> # Option "XkbLayout" "de"
> # Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
> #
> # If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
> # control keys, use:
> # Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
>
> # These are the default XKB settings for XFree86
> # Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
> # Option "XkbModel" "pc101"
> # Option "XkbLayout" "us"
> # Option "XkbVariant" ""
> # Option "XkbOptions" ""
>
> # Option "XkbDisable"
>
> Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
> Option "XkbModel" "pc101"
> Option "XkbLayout" "us"
>
> EndSection
>
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Core Pointer's InputDevice section
> # **********************************************************************
>
> Section "InputDevice"
>
> # Identifier and driver
>
> Identifier "Mouse1"
> Driver "mouse"
> Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
> Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
> Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
>
> # Mouse-speed setting for PS/2 mouse.
>
> # Option "Resolution" "256"
>
> # When using XQUEUE, comment out the above two lines, and uncomment
> # the following line.
>
> # Option "Protocol" "Xqueue"
>
> # Baudrate and SampleRate are only for some Logitech mice. In
> # almost every case these lines should be omitted.
>
> # Option "BaudRate" "9600"
> # Option "SampleRate" "150"
>
> # Emulate3Buttons is an option for 2-button Microsoft mice
> # Emulate3Timeout is the timeout in milliseconds (default is 50ms)
>
> # Option "Emulate3Buttons"
> # Option "Emulate3Timeout" "50"
>
> # ChordMiddle is an option for some 3-button Logitech mice
>
> # Option "ChordMiddle"
>
> EndSection
>
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Other input device sections
> # this is optional and is required only if you
> # are using extended input devices. This is for example only. Refer
> # to the XF86Config man page for a description of the options.
> # **********************************************************************
> #
> # Section "InputDevice"
> # Identifier "Mouse2"
> # Driver "mouse"
> # Option "Protocol" "MouseMan"
> # Option "Device" "/dev/mouse2"
> # EndSection
> #
> # Section "InputDevice"
> # Identifier "spaceball"
> # Driver "magellan"
> # Option "Device" "/dev/cua0"
> # EndSection
> #
> # Section "InputDevice"
> # Identifier "spaceball2"
> # Driver "spaceorb"
> # Option "Device" "/dev/cua0"
> # EndSection
> #
> # Section "InputDevice"
> # Identifier "touchscreen0"
> # Driver "microtouch"
> # Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0"
> # Option "MinX" "1412"
> # Option "MaxX" "15184"
> # Option "MinY" "15372"
> # Option "MaxY" "1230"
> # Option "ScreenNumber" "0"
> # Option "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
> # Option "ButtonNumber" "1"
> # Option "SendCoreEvents"
> # EndSection
> #
> # Section "InputDevice"
> # Identifier "touchscreen1"
> # Driver "elo2300"
> # Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0"
> # Option "MinX" "231"
> # Option "MaxX" "3868"
> # Option "MinY" "3858"
> # Option "MaxY" "272"
> # Option "ScreenNumber" "0"
> # Option "ReportingMode" "Scaled"
> # Option "ButtonThreshold" "17"
> # Option "ButtonNumber" "1"
> # Option "SendCoreEvents"
> # EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Monitor section
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # Any number of monitor sections may be present
>
> Section "Monitor"
>
> Identifier "Sharp"
>
> # HorizSync is in kHz unless units are specified.
> # HorizSync may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
> # comma separated list of ranges of values.
> # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
> # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.
>
> # HorizSync 31.5 - 64.3
> HorizSync 31.5 - 75
>
> # HorizSync 30-64 # multisync
> # HorizSync 31.5, 35.2 # multiple fixed sync frequencies
> # HorizSync 15-25, 30-50 # multiple ranges of sync frequencies
>
> # VertRefresh is in Hz unless units are specified.
> # VertRefresh may be a comma separated list of discrete values, or a
> # comma separated list of ranges of values.
> # NOTE: THE VALUES HERE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. REFER TO YOUR MONITOR'S
> # USER MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT NUMBERS.
>
> VertRefresh 50-100
> #SPEA GDM-1950 (60Hz,64kHz,110MHz,-,-): 1280x1024 @ V-freq: 60.00 Hz,
> H-freq: 63.73 KHz
> #Modeline "GDM-1950" 109.62 1280 1336 1472 1720 1024 1024 1026 1062
> -hsync -vsync
> #ModeLine "888x508in540p" 37.26 888 944 1048 1104 508 534 548 563 +hsync
> +vsync
> #Modeline "720pb" 74.25 1280 1312 1592 1648 720 735 742 757
> Modeline "720pb" 74.25 1280 1312 1592 1648 700 702 705 737 #1248x700 74
> MHz, 46.4 kHz, 63.0 Hz
> #Modeline "720pb" 74.25 1248 1288 1320 1600 700 702 705 737 # 74 MHz, 46.4
> kHz, 63.0 Hz
>
> EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Graphics device section
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # Any number of graphics device sections may be present
>
> # Standard VGA Device:
>
> Section "Device"
> Identifier "Standard VGA"
> VendorName "Unknown"
> BoardName "Unknown"
>
> # The chipset line is optional in most cases. It can be used to override
> # the driver's chipset detection, and should not normally be specified.
>
> # Chipset "generic"
>
> # The Driver line must be present. When using run-time loadable driver
> # modules, this line instructs the server to load the specified driver
> # module. Even when not using loadable driver modules, this line
> # indicates which driver should interpret the information in this section.
>
> Driver "vga"
> # The BusID line is used to specify which of possibly multiple devices
> # this section is intended for. When this line isn't present, a device
> # section can only match up with the primary video device. For PCI
> # devices a line like the following could be used. This line should not
> # normally be included unless there is more than one video device
> # intalled.
>
> # BusID "PCI:0:10:0"
>
> # VideoRam 256
>
> # Clocks 25.2 28.3
>
> EndSection
>
> # Device configured by xf86config:
>
> Section "Device"
> Identifier "NV AGP"
> Driver "nvidia"
> #VideoRam 131072
> # Insert Clocks lines here if appropriate
> BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
> Option "RenderAccel" "1"
> Option "NvAGP" "2"
> EndSection
>
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # Screen sections
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # Any number of screen sections may be present. Each describes
> # the configuration of a single screen. A single specific screen section
> # may be specified from the X server command line with the "-screen"
> # option.
> Section "Screen"
> Identifier "Screen 1"
> Device "NV AGP"
> Monitor "Sharp"
> DefaultDepth 16
>
> Subsection "Display"
> Depth 8
> Modes "720pb" "1280x1024" "1280x768" "1024x768" "800x600"
> "640x480"
> ViewPort 0 0
> EndSubsection
> Subsection "Display"
> Depth 16
> Modes "720pb" "1280x1024" "1280x768" "1024x768" "800x600"
> "640x480"
> ViewPort 0 0
> EndSubsection
> Subsection "Display"
> Depth 24
> Modes "720pb" "1280x1024" "1280x768" "1024x768" "800x600"
> "640x480"
> ViewPort 0 0
> EndSubsection
> EndSection
>
> # **********************************************************************
> # ServerLayout sections.
> # **********************************************************************
>
> # Any number of ServerLayout sections may be present. Each describes
> # the way multiple screens are organised. A specific ServerLayout
> # section may be specified from the X server command line with the
> # "-layout" option. In the absence of this, the first section is used.
> # When now ServerLayout section is present, the first Screen section
> # is used alone.
>
> Section "ServerLayout"
>
> # The Identifier line must be present
> Identifier "Simple Layout"
>
> # Each Screen line specifies a Screen section name, and optionally
> # the relative position of other screens. The four names after
> # primary screen name are the screens to the top, bottom, left and right
> # of the primary screen. In this example, screen 2 is located to the
> # right of screen 1.
>
> Screen "Screen 1"
>
> # Each InputDevice line specifies an InputDevice section name and
> # optionally some options to specify the way the device is to be
> # used. Those options include "CorePointer", "CoreKeyboard" and
> # "SendCoreEvents".
>
> InputDevice "Mouse1" "CorePointer"
> InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"
>
> EndSection
>
> # Section "DRI"
> # Mode 0666
> # EndSection
>
>
>
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