New to Archlinux

BobStockdale · 2021-03-01 18:09:47

Hello all. I've been using linux since mid spring 1999. Cut my linux teeth on Caldera 2.2. After that I had used Redhat, Suse, slackware and Ubuntu. For the past 6-7 years I've used Gentoo based distros such as Calculate and Sabayon. Sabayon had always been rock solid and if development on it hadn't ceased, I wouldn't be here now. I really like Archlinux though I have some issues I haven't figured out yet. First annoying issue I have is the time it takes from moving my mouse to getting a login prompt from the lightdm-gtk-greeter. Another issue, and it could be related to the previous, when I do log back in, all the open application windows on my dual monitor workstation are on my right monitor and I have to relocate those that I want on the left to the left monitor. The 3rd item, I believe will require me to compile a custom kernel as I get:

0.003601] __common_interrupt: 1.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 2.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 3.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 4.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 5.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 6.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 7.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 8.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 9.55 No irq handler for vector
[ 0.003601] __common_interrupt: 10.55 No irq handler for vector

in dmesg output.
If there are any files or command outputs to solve these issues please let me know. Thank you

Head_on_a_Stick · 2021-03-01 18:46:48

BobStockdale wrote:

Hello all.

Hello

BobStockdale wrote:

I have some issues I haven't figured out yet.

Just FYI: there should only be a single problem raised per thread (with the issue succinctly described in the title).

BobStockdale wrote:

First annoying issue I have is the time it takes from moving my mouse to getting a login prompt from the lightdm-gtk-greeter.

Have you checked the LightDM log and the systemd journal? How exactly did you configure your system to start LightDM?

BobStockdale wrote:

The 3rd item, I believe will require me to compile a custom kernel as I get:
[snip]
in dmesg output.

See https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=256227 (top result when searching the error message in the forums) and in future please use code tags when posting terminal output. Thanks.

I can't help with the dual monitor issue though because I've never used such a set up (sorry).

Ferdinand · 2021-03-02 07:46:46

Hi!

Regarding that second problem, with the windows jumping to your right screen.

I don't know which desktop environment/window manager you use, but with my Xfce on a laptop with one external monitor, what you describe can only happen if I physically disconnect the external monitor.
When I reconnect the monitor my windows are replaced in their original position, though. I assume this is due to me having saved the setup in the display settings applet, and turned on the "automatically enable profiles" option.

Basically, the problem isn't Arch-related as such, rather I would think there is some configuration issue in combination with your monitor turning off or something?

I guess maybe xrandr can be of use? And maybe check out DPMS?

coxe87b · 2021-03-02 09:59:06

I had a similar issue with my dual monitor setup until I specified a monitor configuration for X11.
Try the following:

sudo touch /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-monitor.conf
echo "Section \"Monitor\"
  Identifier  \"DP-3\"
  Option      \"Primary\" \"true\"
EndSection

Section \"Monitor\"
  Identifier  \"HDMI-1\"
  Option      \"LeftOf\" \"DP-3\"
EndSection" | sudo tee /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-monitor.conf

Obviously, you would want to change the values of DP-3 and HDMI-1 to suit your monitor setup.
To get the name and associated information of your monitors, use:

 xrandr

Ferdinand · 2021-03-02 10:47:56

(Oh, thank you @coxe87b - that solved for me the problem of positioning the screens right before I log in )

Last edited by Ferdinand (2021-03-02 10:49:20)

coxe87b · 2021-03-02 11:17:01

BobStockdale wrote:

First annoying issue I have is the time it takes from moving my mouse to getting a login prompt from the lightdm-gtk-greeter.

It may be possible that you have a splash screen enabled that has an animation that you have to wait for before the login box is available.
If that is not the case, you could try a different greeter for lightdm. I like and use lightdm-webkit2-greeter.

BobStockdale · 2021-03-07 19:36:52

Update: This morning I updated the bios for the Asrock x570 Taichi to version 4.00. This eliminated the irq issues my workstation had. Another issue with the windows shifting to one side or the other was also a bios issue. Apparently, Asrock defaults to iommu to disable. I enabled it and all is well. I still need to resolve the time it takes from mouse movement to login box appearing on my monitor. Currently, it takes a good ten seconds. Very annoying! Thank you to all that have assisted me. It's very much appreciated.
Sorry for combining multiple issues on one post. I'm just new to Arch and this forum. I won't do that again. Thanks for the correction.

WorMzy · 2021-03-07 23:11:12

Please mark this thread as solved and adjust the topic title to something that actually describes the issue. If you still need support with any other issues, open new topics for them.

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