Re: Old Video Card Problem in RH9

[Bob McClure Jr <robertmcclure earthlink net>]

On Wed, Feb 04, 2004 at 04:31:11PM +0800, bbb it net au wrote:
> I am attempting to install RH9 on my old Pentium. I have recently upgraded
> the motherboard, RAM and CPU. So far, RH9 has installed like a dream.
> 
> I can not start the X server
> 
> My Ancient card is "compatible"
> 
> according the Red Hat site
> 
> Asus - Video Magic PCI V864/VT64 x86-based
> 
> Compatible Video Device/Controller Red Hat Linux 8.0
> 
> Component:
> 2D Video Adapter
> Status:
> Compatible
> Comments:
> XFree86 3.3.6 Server: XF86_S3
> XFree86 4.0.3-5 Driver: None
> Card Chipset: Unknown
> Driver Location:
> Red Hat Linux installation CD
> Ease Of Install: 4
> 
> 
> This is for RH 8!!
> 
> I have also installed the XFree86-S3-3.3.6-38.i386.rpm package, but still
> do not have any success. I have attached the XFree86 report.
> 
> Out of shear stubbonnous, I wish to use this old card. Can anyone help?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Barry

See

http://www.rhil.net/docs/faq.html#x_fails

Let us know what falls out.

Cheers,
-- 
Bob McClure, Jr.             Bobcat Open Systems, Inc.
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