[Tfug] video tool

[erich]

OK,
           Here are the facts:

Hostname   Scan rate              Comments

nec0          Text: 31.4kHz/70Hz  This a legacy machine
           Xserver: 59.9kHz/67Hz  Kernel 2.0.35 #2
                                  ATI Mach64 GB video card

tcm_a         Text: 31.5kHz/70Hz  This is a DOS machine with an
           Xserver: 31.5kHz/60Hz  xserver that runs on my network.
                                  It is currently shelved.

mmom          Text: 31.5kHz/70Hz  This is my pride & joy. It's
           Xserver: 91.1kHz/85Hz  an X-host workstation for
                                  all other machines. Also
                                  used for multimedia/netTV
                                  Kernel: 2.6.25-gentoo-r9
                                  Nvidia geforce2 AGP card

jdud1         Text: 31.5kHz/70Hz  This machine is currently
           Xserver: 79.9kHz/75Hz  shelved. Was my workstation
                                  before mmom. Not used for
                                  video/multimedia.
                                  Kernel: 2.6.23-gentoo-r8
                                  ATI r128 AGP card


thespian     Test: 31.5kHz/70Hz   This is a long time work
          Xserver: 31.5khz/60Hz   in progress currently has
                                  MythDora 12 installed. Has
                                  a PCI express ATSC PVR card
                                  Kernel: 2.6.32
                                  Intel 82G33/G31 PCI express
                                  on board graphics controller


   In other words, the latest xorg-server along with the latest
kernel has configured an Intel PCI express video controller
to a DOS scan rate. Data were taken using a Compaq P900 monitor
with scan rate display feature.
   I haven't discussed color depth (or bits per pixel). Generally
a high scan rate is indicative of a good color depth.


                                               Cheers,
                                               Erich

earljviolet at deserthowler.com wrote:
> This might work.  I don't pretend to understand the new Xorg but I
> understand it finds xorg.conf, It might be possible to use an older live
> CD and copy the xorg.conf file to your X11 directory. Older Knoppix
> versions were great for this.
>
> Earl
>   
>> On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Malcolm <mjs355 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>     
>>> Jim, I listed the pci hardware as per your instructions and got the
>>> following:
>>>
>>> VGA compatible controller; S3 Inc. 86c270-294 Savage/IX-MV (rev 11)
>>>
>>> Jim March wrote:
>>>       
>>>> What video card are you dealing with?  Post the output of the command
>>>> "lspci" (no quotes) at the terminal window.  (This will list all "PCI"
>>>> hardware found, which will include your video card.)
>>>>
>>>> Jim
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