Re: Framebuffer for Matrox MII

["Adam C. Powell, IV" <adam powell nist gov>]

greg meno wrote:

> Please forgive me if this issue has been addressed already. (but i checked the the
> archives several monthes, with no answer)
>
>         I compiled a 2.2.10 kernel(redhat5.2 on an LX) for framebuffer support for
> a matrox milleniumII all went smoothly and it boots good. I start X no problem then
> when I exit X or switch to a virtual terminal the screen blanks a darkish color and
> my mouse pointer gets skewed and locks. I have to hit the reset switch to escape
> this. If anyone can offer advise or point me where to RTFM I'd be very happy.

I used to have the exact same problem, then it vanished inexplicably about a month
ago.  But to get out of it, try waiting a few seconds and switching consoles a few
times (alt-f2, etc.), as described in the fb FAQ at ALO.  That worked for me, please
let us know whether it does for you.

May the problem vanish for you too. :-)

Zeen,

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