Would this by any chance be a Compaq Deskpro 4000? Your problem seems similar to one that I had with that machine and its OEM version of the S3 Virge GX card which, as I recall, used the same chip. The solution: use XFree86 version 3.3.6 rather than 4.x.x. Here is what worked for my installation of Redhat 7.2. (Posted Previously) Regarding Deskpro (4000?) using S3 ViRGE GX. I have just gone through the same experience. I am installing RedHat 7.2. My symptoms were a small, rectangular area that adjacent to the cursor, plus other annoying distortions. I was using a SonyCPD 1304 monitor that was supported by RedHat.. I found the solution at "www.dsm.fordham.edu/~moniot/linux-compaq/". With RedHat's help (see below) I was able to implement it. The basic problem seems to be that the XF86_SVGA server doesn't support Compaq's (OEM version?) of the S3 Virge card It is better supported by the XF86_S3 server which was also included on the RedHat 7.2 distribution disks. Here is how Red Hat advised me to implement the fix recommended at www.dsm.fordham.edu/~moniot/linux-compaq/: About the video settings, we suggest that you install the XFree86-S3V package which is located at the Red Hat CD#2, under the RedHat/RPMS directory. To install that package please use this command: rpm -ivh XFree86-S3V* Then issue this command to reconfigure the settings: Xconfigurator --expert --preferxf3 --server XF86_S3V _______________________________________________ Newbie@XFree86.Org *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie
