[mythtv-users] splashy + nvidia + framebuffer

[Yan Seiner]

Ronald Frazier wrote:
>
> Have you tried any other video modes than just 791? Here are some
> different modes:
>
> resolution = 8bit / 15bit / 16bit / 24bit
> 640x480 = 769 / 784 / 785 / 786
> 800x600 = 771 / 787 / 788 / 789
> 1024x768 = 773 / 790 / 791 / 792
> 1280x1024 = 775 / 793 / 794 / 795
>
> You don't have to use the same resolution or bit depth for booting as
> you do for X.
>
>   
I've tried several.  The problem is that the /dev/fb? device[s] aren't 
being created at all, so there's nothing to set the mode for.
>
>
> It must be very specific to your video card, because I just used a
> basic debian testing install. The only boot options I added were
> "vga=792 splash"
>
>
> What is the source of your debian install? Is it possible you got a
> nightly build that had some problems?....Actually, I see you mentioned
> building the kernel. Have you tried it with a default kernel? If not,
> give it a try. Maybe you missed something in your rebuild.
>
>   

I'm running debian lenny.  I've had the same behavior with the stock 
debian 2.6.22 kernel and my own 2.6.24 kernel.

I'm beginning to suspect that my hardware doesn't support framebuffer 
and/or vesa, although I've never heard of such a thing.  I suppose it's 
possible.  One more thing the manufacturers can leave off to save a few 
pennies.

--Yan