Problem with X

rexcoeus · 2009-02-15 20:09:28

I am having a bit of trouble with my X configuration. I am able to boot into KDE and/or any other wm from the command line. However, after starting an X session if I choose to end it whether by ctrl-alt-backspace or logging out through the window options, I am returned to a black screen. I also tried to switch to another pts while logged into an x session via ctrl-alt-f1-f6 but it returns the same black screen (ctrl-alt-f7 does return me to x). Has anyone had a similar problem? Any fixes? I appreciate any help.

Here is a copy of my xorg.conf:

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "X.org Configured"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"
ModulePath "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/misc"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/TTF"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/Type1"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "glx"
Load "xtrap"
Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "dbe"
Load "freetype"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5 6 7"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
#DisplaySize 330 210 # mm
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "LPL"
ModelName "LP154WX4-TLC8"
EndSection

Section "Device"
### Available Driver options are:-
### Values: <i>: integer, <f>: float, <bool>: "True"/"False",
### <string>: "String", <freq>: "<f> Hz/kHz/MHz"
### [arg]: arg optional
#Option "NoAccel" # [<bool>]
#Option "SWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "ColorKey" # <i>
#Option "CacheLines" # <i>
#Option "Dac6Bit" # [<bool>]
#Option "DRI" # [<bool>]
#Option "NoDDC" # [<bool>]
#Option "ShowCache" # [<bool>]
#Option "XvMCSurfaces" # <i>
#Option "PageFlip" # [<bool>]
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "intel"
VendorName "Intel Corporation"
BoardName "Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller"
BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 1
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 4
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 8
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 15
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 16
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection

skottish · 2009-02-15 20:26:50

Post the output of:

grep EE /var/log/Xorg.0.log

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 00:22:01

Current Operating System: Linux merlin 2.6.28-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Feb 13 10:23:36 UTC2009 i686
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
(EE) intel(0): underrun on pipe B!

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 17:56:30

Hate to do this but [bump]

I've reinstalled Arch and still come across the same problem with X. I'd appreciate any help anyone has to offer. Thanks

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 20:26:01

I've been searching the forum and googling for answers, but have returned nothing. This is starting to become very frustrating. I can boot into an X session, I can see everything fine, but when I try to switch to a different vt or I end my X session, I am left with a blank screen. I have tried using the vesa driver, which worked ONCE, and hasn't worked since. Anyone?

_dunmer · 2009-02-16 22:36:00

I probaly wont help you much, but do you use proper driver? Or did you try another one?

I had this problem few years ago on notebook with old geforce card and gentoo. I was using wrong nvidia driver, and after replacement i could exit X whitout problem.

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 22:40:01

_dunmer thanks for responding. I'm certain I used the correct driver... i used the xf86-video-intel driver, and i have an Intel 965 so that should be all set. I have a feeling its the xorg.conf file. I used the hwd -xa set and the X -configure setup, but both have the same problem. I find this very odd.

just to make a bit more clear... i am able to type commands and execute -- usually i just do shutdown -r now -- but i am unable to see anything on the screen

Last edited by rexcoeus (2009-02-16 22:46:13)

_dunmer · 2009-02-16 22:48:26

I allways use xorgconfig tool to generate xorg.conf and then nvidia-xconfig for 3d acceleration..

Maybe you should compare your xorg.conf with somebody with same card, if you haven't yet.

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 22:56:45

i considered using xorgconf, but i have an issue. i'm running this on my toshiba satellite a305-s6829 laptop and i was unable to find anything on the horizontal/vertical refresh rate on their websites book. which could be part of the problem. i also ran an hwd -s and it returned all the proper details about the drivers and the hardware.

rexcoeus · 2009-02-16 23:59:52

Ok... news.

I got it working properly, but with the vesa driver. I dont have to tell you how that looks, but it works. I used the hwd -xa configuration and instead of the intel driver used vesa. Would that mean there is a problem with the intel 2.4 driver. I found that the 2.5 is out, but its not on the arch repository, I did read it is in AUR. Any other tips? I'll prob try to use the intel driver from AUR, and I"ll let you know how that goes

skottish · 2009-02-17 04:59:16

It's without a doubt a bug in the intel driver. I'm seeing it here too, as well as read a bunch of posts in other forums. I'm considering building the newer versions from AUR to see if that helps.

rexcoeus · 2009-02-18 15:15:50

Ok. so i installed the new intel driver xf86-intel-newest from the AUR, along with the required packages and I still have the same problem. I'm starting to run out of ideas here.

perbh · 2009-02-18 15:39:50

I've had a similar problems in the past with a (I think) multiheaded matrox card _and_ framebuffer (ie vga=771 or 773). If I removed the framebuffer (ie no vga= in the kernel invocation line) then everything is fine on return from X.

<edit>
But hey - that was in the days of the 2.4 (or even maybe early 2.6) kernels!!
</edit>

Last edited by perbh (2009-02-18 15:41:18)

rexcoeus · 2009-02-18 15:52:59

thanks perbh, i'll have to try that out when i get home!

kateeus · 2009-02-18 17:25:05

Hmm, I have the same problem too. Actually I created my own thread about it

I can also return to VC if I install the vesa driver, but it isn't too much of use

Duologic · 2009-02-18 17:40:25

Howdy, here is my xorg.conf with the Intel Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller
It is from a Dell Inspiron 1525, I use the newest drivers from AUR which give -a lot- better video quality (in gaming mostly).
The drivers in [extra] are out-of-date, should be replaced soon.

I don't have the time to compare, but here it is:

Section "ServerLayout"
        Identifier      "Xorg Configured"
        Screen          "LVDS"
EndSection

Section "Module"
        Load  "dri"
        Load  "glx"
EndSection

Section "Device"
        Identifier  "Intel GM965"
        Driver      "intel"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        Identifier "LVDS"
        Device     "Intel GM965"
        DefaultColorDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
                Depth   24
                Modes   "1280x800"
                Virtual 2048 2048
        EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "DRI"
        Mode 0666
EndSection

rexcoeus · 2009-02-18 18:03:39

excellent. thanks a lot duologic. you guys have been great with helping out, and i appreciate everyones input. i have a feeling i'll be able to get this going when i get home in a few hours...

rexcoeus · 2009-02-18 22:18:25

perbh i wanna give u a hug. i went to change the vga setting in my kernel line in /boot/grub/menu.lst and realized there wasnt a vga setting. this lead to an attempt to add the vga line vga=773 and that fixed my problem. thanks for your help!!

perbh · 2009-02-19 01:33:24

*chuckles* you're more than welcome!
To me - the whole X-issue is like a huge membrane - you put your finger down in one corner - and another corner pops up - far, far removed from the original push-down!!

Glad you got it sorted!

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