iMac G3-Color Depth is 16-Bit(I believe), How do I change it?

[eJoystick]

I have an iMac G3 w/ a 350MHz processer from 2000. Its the blueish green "blueberr" one. :P
I put in a Xubuntu 9.04 Live CD in, and, surprisingly, it booted without having to do anything. :D It was in 256 or Thousands of Colors mode, but I figured I could fix that while installing it. Nothing, though.
I looked in my xorg.conf file after I was done installing it, but I was presented with a very weird file:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
BusID "PCI:6:3:0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"

Identifier "Generic Monitor"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 60-60
VertRefresh 43-117

EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

(I modified the "monitor" section thinking it would work. :P)
It's probable a pretty noobish question, but how do I fix this? Thanks. :)

[stream303]

You could force it by specifying it in the screen section similar to this

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Configured Video Device"
Monitor "iMac"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
EndSection

And, you may want to try changing some values for the G3 as listed here:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PowerPCKnownIssues#Blank%20screen%20on%20iMac%20G3

Some G3 macs don't like a HorizSync of 60-60 and may prefer a little looser spec of 58-62.

For VertRefresh, you may want to try 75-117.

You'll need to either stop and start X, but the easier way is to just make your changes, and the logout and log back in. Of course reboot does that too, but is inelegant. :)

[eJoystick]

I put that in and Xubuntu wants to boot into low graphics mode. (It doesn't) So I had to reset the xorg.conf file completely. D:

[k49]

I just upgraded my G3 iMac to 9.04, had the same problem, and tried the same solution; it didn't work. The problem is that, apparently, the xorg.conf doesn't actually control all the monitor settings anymore (someone correct me if I'm wrong?). The "Display" control panel in Gnome is supposed to let you choose the color depth, but it doesn't.

Has anyone gotten normal colors on a G3 iMac?

[eJoystick]

I just upgraded my G3 iMac to 9.04, had the same problem, and tried the same solution; it didn't work. The problem is that, apparently, the xorg.conf doesn't actually control all the monitor settings anymore (someone correct me if I'm wrong?). The "Display" control panel in Gnome is supposed to let you choose the color depth, but it doesn't.

Has anyone gotten normal colors on a G3 iMac?

So, it sounds like this is a problem with this particular version. Could I downgrade it and run in something higher?

I do a lot of image editing and watch a lot of videos, so this gets in the way. :P

[k49]

I think it's a version issue, but different versions have different graphics problems. 8.04 worked ok; it's too bad the versions get worse rather than better over time.

[rowangraham]

Good to find people with the same issue--
Installing Jaunty 9.04 on an indigo iMac PowerPC 500 mhz--
in my particular case the machine simply shuts down on initial boot from PPC Live CD using default options. With the Live video = offonly option (as suggested by the boot loader) the CD will boot to a GUI with low res and 256 colors. I hoped that by installing the system and updating the problem would correct itself, but no luck. I'm left with the exaxt same xorg.conf file as yours--

xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# Note that some configuration settings that could be done previously
# in this file, now are automatically configured by the server and settings
# here are ignored.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
BusID "PCI:6:3:0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection


Of course it DOES say right in the file that some settings are now configured "by the server and settings here are ignored" which would explain why modifying the file, in my case as in yours, seems to make no difference.

I had thought that perhaps the reason the file looks so different from previous versions of ubuntu was the usage the of the live video = offonly command but it does seem that the difference is the version.

So the where do we now go to configure options previously accessed from xorg.conf?

[gadell]

Hi folks, I'm afraid I have exactly the same problem with a 400 mhz blueish iMac (slot in CD one) with 500 Megs RAM. I'm new to Ubuntu although I've been working with computers since the 80's (from DOS to Win XP).

I'm now trying to set up a system for my son aged 9, so I went for the full installation + Edubuntu add-on. I had to use the "live video=ofonly" option to run the Live CD and finally after some attempts I have the system working but in 256 colours....

I think I've tryed almost everything because I've read a lot of posts, but with the same results, the GUI won't load if I change anything but the sync frequencies (by the way, this has no effect on the system wich is blocked at 117).

Have you tryed to install a driver ? The graphics cards on mine is an ATI Rage 128, I've read there's a xorg driver there, but any attempt to load it has failed... Maybe I'm not doing well editing the Xorg.conf file !

Any clue ? I can give you any information on my system on demand. Thank you everyone in advance !

[JUGGALOXDARKANGELX3]

please,check out my forum post it might be the solution you guys need.:-({|=

[taha116]

Yep i have the same problem i dont know what to do and jugg give us a link to your forums post dude

[robert shearer]

I think it is this one...
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1215154

You can use the forum search function (advanced search), search by username should find it. :D

[taha116]

Yeah i clicked his name and then latest posts and found it... It failed me though and i had to re-install ubuntu instead of x i went with regular and dont have any color issues anymore

[gadell]

Hello, I used jagged's xorg.conf file (only the video items) and x wouldn't load....
Then I solved the problem (for me at least) by installing Edubuntu Dapper Drake with the live Cd (by modifing Xorg.conf not to load dri). Then video settings were fine, the video card recognized, and have a proper Xorg.conf file working.
I then upgraded to 8.04 LTS version and video settings still OK!
I think we will stuck to this version because I'm not sure if Jaunty will do it!
I can post my Xorg.conf file if anyone is interested.
many thanks.

[robert shearer]

I can post my Xorg.conf file if anyone is interested.
many thanks.

Yes, interest here..:D

[gadell]

Here it is, hope this can help !


# /etc/X11/xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the /etc/X11/xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man /etc/X11/xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Files"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/misc"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/100dpi"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/75dpi"
# path to defoma fonts
FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "i2c"
Load "bitmap"
Load "ddc"
# Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "freetype"
Load "glx"
Load "int10"
Load "type1"
Load "vbe"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "fr"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "stylus"
Option "Device" "/dev/wacom" # Change to
# /dev/input/event
# for USB
Option "Type" "stylus"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "eraser"
Option "Device" "/dev/wacom" # Change to
# /dev/input/event
# for USB
Option "Type" "eraser"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "cursor"
Option "Device" "/dev/wacom" # Change to
# /dev/input/event
# for USB
Option "Type" "cursor"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI Technologies, Inc. Rage 128 PR/PRO AGP 4x TMDS"
Driver "ati"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 58-62
VertRefresh 75-117
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "ATI Technologies, Inc. Rage 128 PR/PRO AGP 4x TMDS"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"
InputDevice "stylus" "SendCoreEvents"
InputDevice "cursor" "SendCoreEvents"
InputDevice "eraser" "SendCoreEvents"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Mode 0666

EndSection

[victoral.com]

hey I fixed the bug and got my imac g3 350mhz working with ubuntu 9.04 in 24bit color on 1024x768, if you want i can upload my xorg.conf file.
btw: yours was running on 8 bitcolor not 16.

[Elkaintmoose]

Yes, please post—still wrestling with this myself!

[victoral.com]

quote=Elkaintmoose;8146129]Yes, please post—still wrestling with this myself![/quote]

ok here it is: by the way it was designed to run on an iMac G3 with ubuntu, xubuntu or kubuntu 9.04 installed. And it works great especialy on a 1024x768 screen resolution. Hope you can finaly get rid of the problem I did, so you should be able to do so as well.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
HorizSync 58-62
VertRefresh 75-117
#ModeLine "1024x768" 78.75 1024 1044 1140 1328 768 781 784 820 +hsync +vsync
#ModeLine "800x600" 62.40 800 821 901 1040 600 609 612 644 +hsync +vsync
#Modeline "640x480" 49.90 640 657 721 832 480 481 484 514 +hsync +vsync
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
#Virtual 1024 768
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Module"
Disable "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
Option "XkbVariant" "intl"
Option "XkbOptions" "lv3:ralt_switch"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "CCEusecTimeout" "100000"
#Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[AJenbo]

ok here it is: by the way it was designed to run on an iMac G3 with ubuntu, xubuntu or kubuntu 9.04 installed. And it works great especialy on a 1024x768 screen resolution. Hope you can finaly get rid of the problem I did, so you should be able to do so as well.

Thank you so much for posting this, it solved my the issue for my iMac G3 running Ubuntu 9.10. Though for some reason the previews for the different desktop theams are still shown in messy colors (they work fine when selecting them).

[gadell]

Someone is still needing some help with this issue...

David, have you already tried modifing your xorg.conf file as shown in this thread? If yes, which one have you tried?

[linuxopjemac]

Gadell: which iMac G3 do you have ?

[gadell]

I have "400 mhz blueish iMac (slot in CD one) with 500 Megs RAM." I'm actually running 8.04 LTS version, but it's sluggish and cannot see flash animations. It's my son's computer in fact.

But my last post was intended to be for someone called David who asks for help with his iMac running Xubuntu 9.10. He contacted me via private message and I was trying to switch to the thread.

[linuxopjemac]

and what machine does David have then ?

[gadell]

This is Davis's original message:

I am having display problems where the screen seems to be stuck in low color with my iMac G3 runniing Xubuntu 9.10, and I saw you posted a solution involving xorg.conf for someone who was having similar problems. So I was wondering if you could give me more detailed instructions (possibly step-by-step)because I am a Linux n00b and new to macs too.

-Davidx385:KS "

Now I think that we have to wait for David to answer the questions and let us help him !

[davidx385]

This is Davis's original message:

I am having display problems where the screen seems to be stuck in low color with my iMac G3 runniing Xubuntu 9.10, and I saw you posted a solution involving xorg.conf for someone who was having similar problems. So I was wondering if you could give me more detailed instructions (possibly step-by-step)because I am a Linux n00b and new to macs too.

-Davidx385:KS "

Now I think that we have to wait for David to answer the questions and let us help him !

I have the First Slot Loader iMac G3 (350 MHz, 1 gig Ram) Oh and by the way I tried editing my xorg.conf file with the method the Gadell posted, but I'm not sure if I did it right, I basically just copy and pasted into the terminal.

[linuxopjemac]

I didn't really follow the thread, but I have a working Xorg.conf file for you:

##imac-ppc-slot-loader-350-xorg.conf#################

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
HorizSync 58-62
VertRefresh 75-117
#ModeLine "1024x768" 78.75 1024 1044 1140 1328 768 781 784 820 +hsync +vsync
#ModeLine "800x600" 62.40 800 821 901 1040 600 609 612 644 +hsync +vsync
#Modeline "640x480" 49.90 640 657 721 832 480 481 484 514 +hsync +vsync
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
#Virtual 1024 768
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Module"
Disable "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
Option "XkbVariant" "intl"
Option "XkbOptions" "lv3:ralt_switch"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "CCEusecTimeout" "100000"
#Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

[davidx385]

I didn't really follow the thread, but I have a working Xorg.conf file for you:

##imac-ppc-slot-loader-350-xorg.conf#################

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
HorizSync 58-62
VertRefresh 75-117
#ModeLine "1024x768" 78.75 1024 1044 1140 1328 768 781 784 820 +hsync +vsync
#ModeLine "800x600" 62.40 800 821 901 1040 600 609 612 644 +hsync +vsync
#Modeline "640x480" 49.90 640 657 721 832 480 481 484 514 +hsync +vsync
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
#Virtual 1024 768
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Module"
Disable "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
Option "XkbVariant" "intl"
Option "XkbOptions" "lv3:ralt_switch"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "CCEusecTimeout" "100000"
#Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection
So How do I use this? do I copy and paste into the terminal?

[linuxopjemac]

ok, sorry. I didn't know you were that kind of a n00b ;)

in the terminal you do the following, first we copy your old config file to a new name and then we paste the info I gave you into the new Xorg.conf file:

sudo mv /etc/X11/Xorg.conf /etc/X11/Xorg.conf.old
sudo nano /etc/X11/Xorg.conf

now you enter an editor, just copy the file I provided you and you paste it into the editor.

then you need to exit the editor by typing CTRL-X, it will ask you to save it, type "y: for yes.

Then you need to restart X:

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop
sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

hopefully you now enter a GUI.

[davidx385]

ok, sorry. I didn't know you were that kind of a n00b ;)

in the terminal you do the following, first we copy your old config file to a new name and then we paste the info I gave you into the new Xorg.conf file:

sudo mv /etc/X11/Xorg.conf /etc/X11/Xorg.conf.old
sudo nano /etc/X11/Xorg.conf
now you enter an editor, just copy the file I provided you and you paste it into the editor.

then you need to exit the editor by typing CTRL-X, it will ask you to save it, type "y: for yes.

Then you need to restart X:

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop
sudo /etc/init.d/gdm starthopefully you now enter a GUI.
The Only thing that I'm having trouble with now is the "Restart X" Part... Where do I type that?

[linuxopjemac]

in the same terminal program.

[LtPitt]

Easy Peasy:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8742495#post8742495

AFTER THAT

sudo shutdown -r now

:)

[tjl01]

Would i be able to just copy and paste someones xorg.conf to a new notepad files on windows.. save it as xorg.conf and upload it to a webserver, use the wget command on a linux terminal and just move it to the X11 folder?

[linuxopjemac]

I am sure that will work. Move to /etc/X11 as root.

[Silgrin4D]

Have the same problem and Xorg files posted here didn't help. Would be really thankful for suggestions! After all that messing with xorg (tried also under 9.04) had to reinstall everything.

Mac G4 400MHz, Ubuntu 810.

[linuxopjemac]

Mac G4, give me model please. send me the corresponding page in everymac.com, related to your Mac. I have to know the graphics card. I also need to know the specs of your monitor. Maybe we can make a working xorg.conf file for you.

[Silgrin4D]

Mac G4, give me model please. send me the corresponding page in everymac.com, related to your Mac. I have to know the graphics card. I also need to know the specs of your monitor. Maybe we can make a working xorg.conf file for you.

Thanks. I think (acc. to the trace directions provided on that page) that my machine is:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_400_agp.html
in the 10GB HDD-equipped subver.

and I guess / believe / suspect the monitor is
http://www.everymac.com/monitors/apple/studio_cinema/specs/apple_studio_display_gray.html

Hope this will be enough. Unfortunately, I have only the box info, as it is a dusty-and-rusty machine I found somewhere in a dark corner at work.

[linuxopjemac]

I will look into this when I have time. Be a little patient please.

What you can do for me is the following
go into a tty and execute:
cvt 1024x768

copy and paste the output of the modeline please.

What I found so far is that VertRefresh is between 55 and 80. HorizSync is probably 30-65.

[Silgrin4D]

copy and paste the output of the modeline please

Hmmm.. I got sth like an usage info rather than actual output. Doubt it's what you expected:

~$ cvt 1024x768

usage: cvt [-v|--verbose] [-r|--reduced] X Y [refresh]

-v|--verbose : Warn about CVT standard adherance.
-r|--reduced : Create a mode with reduced blanking (default: normal blanking).
X : Desired horizontal resolution (multiple of 8, required).
Y : Desired vertical resolution (required).
refresh : Desired refresh rate (default: 60.0Hz).

Calculates VESA CVT (Coordinated Video Timing) modelines for use with X.

[linuxopjemac]

sorry
try again:

cvt 1024 768

[Silgrin4D]

sorry
try again

This time looks useful:

# 1024x768 59.92 Hz (CVT 0.79M3) hsync: 47.82 kHz; pclk: 63.50 MHz
Modeline "1024x768_60.00" 63.50 1024 1072 1176 1328 768 771 775 798 -hsync +vsync

Good luck:)

[linuxopjemac]

Move existing xorg.conf file into another name (if it exists):
sudo mv /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf_old

Then make a new config file with an editor. Copy and paste the following into it:

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
in the editor:
CTRL-X and "y" to exit.

Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI"
Driver "ati"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "AppleStudioDisplay"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 30-60
VertRefresh 55-80
# 1024x768 59.92 Hz (CVT 0.79M3) hsync: 47.82 kHz; pclk: 63.50 MHz
Modeline "1024x768_60.00" 63.50 1024 1072 1176 1328 768 771 775 798 -hsync +vsync
Option "PreferredMode" "1024x768_60.00"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "ATI"
Monitor "AppleStudioDisplay"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection

[Silgrin4D]

..Copy and paste the following into it..

Thanks for your detailed nano instructions:) There was an... empty xorg.conf and I put the contents there, but unfortunately restarting Gnome welcomed me with the same bunch as usual:

Ubuntu is running in low graphics mode
(EE) Unable to find a valid framebuffer device.
(EE) R128(0): Failed to open framebuffer device.
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.

...and the graphics is a true patchwork of primary colors again :confused:

[Matooss]

Hello guy sorry for my bad english, so

I have a imac g3 purple, with 128mo and it run on xubuntu 9.10 evrything is allright but de display is in (i think) 16 bit

i didn't have a xorg.conf file so i create it with
Code:
Section "Device" Identifier "ATI" Driver "ati"EndSectionSection "Monitor" Identifier "AppleStudioDisplay" Option "DPMS" HorizSync 30-60 VertRefresh 55-80# 1024x768 59.92 Hz (CVT 0.79M3) hsync: 47.82 kHz; pclk: 63.50 MHzModeline "1024x768_60.00" 63.50 1024 1072 1176 1328 768 771 775 798 -hsync +vsyncOption "PreferredMode" "1024x768_60.00"EndSectionSection "Screen" Identifier "Default Screen" Device "ATI" Monitor "AppleStudioDisplay" DefaultDepth 24 SubSection "Display" Depth 1 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 4 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 8 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 15 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 16 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 24 Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" EndSubSectionEndSectionSection "ServerLayout" Identifier "Default Layout" Screen "Default Screen"EndSectionSection "DRI" Mode 0666EndSection
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but when i restart xubuntu start in server mode and i must delete de xorg.conf file to rehave a display

so can you help me please

on the french forum no-one can help me

thank

[Matooss]

and when i make

X -configure

it creat ~/xorg.conf.new

i copy it into /etc/X11/xorg.conf

When i reboot it reboot in server mode black screen terminal

i don't know what to do

please help me

[conal]

Hi All,

Since everyone is posting their xorg.conf files I thought I'd join in. I had the same problem with my iMac (G3, 400mhz, slot loading, 512mb, pink). I eventually got full colour range working with this following simple xorg.conf file:

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection

I think this only works with 9.10 and newer as the graphical configuration of x has been changed to be more automatic.

Hope this helps someone.

Cheers

Conal

[slooksterpsv]

Ok - now I used to have an iBook G4 500MHz 640MB RAM 20GB HDD, and if I tried to run any Ubuntu past 6.04 I ran into issues with video (800x600 being max resolution), 8-bit color (256MB).

http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/12/Fedora/ppc/iso/Fedora-12-ppc-DVD.iso - Fedora DVD
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/12/Fedora/ppc/iso/ - Fedora ISO Folder (includes CD images)

It looks like you can use YDL 6.1 on a G3, didn't know that, they don't specify support for the G3s anymore. So I would try Fedora, that's a link to the ISOs, and it's the latest version - either 1 DVD or you can download 6 CDs.

Other than that search for PPC Linux Distros

[Silgrin4D]

Since everyone is posting their xorg.conf files

Hi Conal,

this is not that "everyone is posting their xorg.conf files":lolflag:only linuxopjemac kindly prepares these for people who have trouble with low graphics - running Ubuntu.

BTW, I wonder who is he that he is doing such a work... Outstanding:)

Nice idea with that "universal" ver, however, as your xorg is for 9.x, I still need to wait for him.

Greetings

[conal]

Indeed Silgrin4D, and linuxopjemac has helped me with mine in the past, all credit to him.

[linuxopjemac]

you can add these two lines at the end in "Device" section (before EndSection) so it looks like this:
Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI"
Driver "ati"
BusID "PCI:0:16:0"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

You can also force the PCI to be used:

Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI"
Driver "ati"
BusID "PCI:0:16:0"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
Option "ForcePCIMode" "true"
EndSection

What happens if you change the following:

Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"

to

Modes "1024x768_60.00" "800x600" "640x480"

in all lines

or you could try another DefaultDepth
DefaultDepth 16

BTW how much RAM do you have ? I would start with at least 256 Mb

I gave you enough possibilities to play with...;)

[Silgrin4D]

how much RAM do you have ? I would start with at least 256 Mb

Hmmm.. Do you mean system RAM? It says 185.6MB:confused: Should I play, though? And why is it so important to have much RAM to have decent color depth? (actually, I remember using Win98 with 16 or even 24bit depth on an equally old and even slower machine).

[linuxopjemac]

I hope it works wit less than 256 Mb..just try.

[sastusbulbas]

Is there a screen resolution limit with old graphics?

I could not get my G4 AGP PPC to give higher than 800+600 even though I got 1600+1050 with OSX 10.1?

In the end I have removed the AGP card and stuck a PCI 9200 in.

[linuxopjemac]

I think you should get more than just 800x600

[Silgrin4D]

you can add these two lines at the end in "Device" section (before EndSection)..
You can also force the PCI to be used..
What happens if you change the followin..
in all lines
or you could try another DefaultDepth

I gave you enough possibilities to play with...;)

OK, I played and.. well, like with most plays, no result:( Maybe there is sth useful in the error msg? It was
Ubuntu is running in low graphics mode
(EE) Unable to find a valid framebuffer device.
(EE) R128(0): Failed to open framebuffer device.
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.

[linuxopjemac]

cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log

and paste it here, maybe we find something useful

[Silgrin4D]

paste it here, maybe we find something useful

X.Org X Server 1.5.2
Release Date: 10 October 2008
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.15-51-powerpc64-smp ppc Ubuntu
Current Operating System: Linux ubuntu 2.6.25-2-powerpc #1 Tue Sep 30 14:49:00 UTC 2008 ppc
Build Date: 24 October 2008 08:07:47AM
xorg-server 2:1.5.2-2ubuntu3 (buildd@ross.buildd)
Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
to make sure that you have the latest version.
Module Loader present
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Tue Apr 20 06:48:24 2010
(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf.failsafe"
(==) No Layout section. Using the first Screen section.
(**) |-->Screen "Default Screen" (0)
(**) | |-->Monitor "Configured Monitor"
(**) | |-->Device "Configured Video Device"
(==) Automatically adding devices
(==) Automatically enabling devices
(==) No FontPath specified. Using compiled-in default.
(WW) The directory "/usr/share/fonts/X11/cyrillic" does not exist.
Entry deleted from font path.
(==) FontPath set to:
/usr/share/fonts/X11/misc,
/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi/:unscaled,
/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi/:unscaled,
/usr/share/fonts/X11/Type1,
/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi,
/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi,
/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType
(==) ModulePath set to "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
(II) Cannot locate a core pointer device.
(II) Cannot locate a core keyboard device.
(II) The server relies on HAL to provide the list of input devices.
If no devices become available, reconfigure HAL or disable AllowEmptyInput.
(II) Open APM successful
(II) Loader magic: 0x101d55e0
(II) Module ABI versions:
X.Org ANSI C Emulation: 0.4
X.Org Video Driver: 4.1
X.Org XInput driver : 2.1
X.Org Server Extension : 1.1
X.Org Font Renderer : 0.6
(II) Loader running on linux
(++) using VT number 9

(--) PCI:*(0@0:16:0) ATI Technologies Inc Rage 128 PF/PRO AGP 4x TMDS rev 0, Mem @ 0x0f9f0374/0, 0x0f9f0374/0, I/O @ 0x0f9f0374/0, BIOS @ 0x????????/262079348
(II) System resource ranges:
[0] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[1] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[2] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[3] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[4] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[5] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[6] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[7] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[8] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[9] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[10] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[11] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[12] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[13] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[14] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[15] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[16] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[17] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
(II) LoadModule: "extmod"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions//libextmod.so
(II) Module extmod: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.0.0
Module class: X.Org Server Extension
ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 1.1
(II) Loading extension SHAPE
(II) Loading extension MIT-SUNDRY-NONSTANDARD
(II) Loading extension BIG-REQUESTS
(II) Loading extension SYNC
(II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
(II) Loading extension XC-MISC
(II) Loading extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
(II) Loading extension XFree86-Misc
(II) Loading extension XFree86-DGA
(II) Loading extension DPMS
(II) Loading extension TOG-CUP
(II) Loading extension Extended-Visual-Information
(II) Loading extension XVideo
(II) Loading extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
(II) Loading extension X-Resource
(II) LoadModule: "dbe"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions//libdbe.so
(II) Module dbe: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.0.0
Module class: X.Org Server Extension
ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 1.1
(II) Loading extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
(II) LoadModule: "glx"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions//libglx.so
(II) Module glx: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.0.0
ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 1.1
(==) AIGLX enabled
(==) Exporting typical set of GLX visuals
(II) Loading extension GLX
(II) LoadModule: "freetype"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules//fonts/libfreetype.so
(II) Module freetype: vendor="X.Org Foundation & the After X-TT Project"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 2.1.0
Module class: X.Org Font Renderer
ABI class: X.Org Font Renderer, version 0.6
(II) Loading font FreeType
(II) LoadModule: "record"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions//librecord.so
(II) Module record: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.13.0
Module class: X.Org Server Extension
ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 1.1
(II) Loading extension RECORD
(II) LoadModule: "dri"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions//libdri.so
(II) Module dri: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.0.0
ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 1.1
(II) Loading extension XFree86-DRI
(II) LoadModule: "fbdev"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers//fbdev_drv.so
(II) Module fbdev: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.0, module version = 0.4.0
ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 4.1
(II) FBDEV: driver for framebuffer: fbdev
(II) Primary Device is: PCI 00@00:10:0
(II) Loading sub module "fbdevhw"
(II) LoadModule: "fbdevhw"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/linux//libfbdevhw.so
(II) Module fbdevhw: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 0.0.2
ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 4.1
(**) FBDEV(0): claimed PCI slot 0@0:16:0
(II) FBDEV(0): using default device
(II) resource ranges after probing:
[0] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[1] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[2] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[3] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[4] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[5] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[6] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[7] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[8] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[9] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[10] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[11] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[12] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[13] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[14] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[15] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[16] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[17] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
(II) FBDEV(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
"Default Screen" for depth/fbbpp 8/8
(==) FBDEV(0): Depth 8, (==) framebuffer bpp 8
(==) FBDEV(0): Default visual is PseudoColor
(==) FBDEV(0): Using gamma correction (1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
(II) FBDEV(0): hardware: OFfb ATY,Rage12 (video memory: 768kB)
(II) FBDEV(0): checking modes against framebuffer device...
(II) FBDEV(0): checking modes against monitor...
(--) FBDEV(0): Virtual size is 1024x768 (pitch 1024)
(**) FBDEV(0): Built-in mode "current": 100.0 MHz, 94.0 kHz, 116.3 Hz
(II) FBDEV(0): Modeline "current"x0.0 100.00 1024 1040 1048 1064 768 784 792 808 -hsync -vsync -csync (94.0 kHz)
(==) FBDEV(0): DPI set to (96, 96)
(II) Loading sub module "fb"
(II) LoadModule: "fb"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules//libfb.so
(II) Module fb: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.0.0
ABI class: X.Org ANSI C Emulation, version 0.4
(**) FBDEV(0): using shadow framebuffer
(II) Loading sub module "shadow"
(II) LoadModule: "shadow"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules//libshadow.so
(II) Module shadow: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 1.1.0
ABI class: X.Org ANSI C Emulation, version 0.4
(II) do I need RAC? No, I don't.
(II) resource ranges after preInit:
[0] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[1] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[2] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[3] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[4] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[5] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[6] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[7] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[8] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffffffff) MX[B]
[9] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xf0000) MX[B]
[10] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xc0000) MX[B]
[11] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) MX[B]
[12] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[13] -1 2 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[14] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[15] -1 1 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
[16] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0xffff) IX[B]
[17] -1 0 0xffffffff - 0x00000000 (0x0) IX[B]
(==) FBDEV(0): Backing store disabled
(II) FBDEV(0): DPMS enabled
(==) RandR enabled
(II) Initializing built-in extension MIT-SHM
(II) Initializing built-in extension XInputExtension
(II) Initializing built-in extension XTEST
(II) Initializing built-in extension XKEYBOARD
(II) Initializing built-in extension XC-APPGROUP
(II) Initializing built-in extension SECURITY
(II) Initializing built-in extension XINERAMA
(II) Initializing built-in extension XFIXES
(II) Initializing built-in extension RENDER
(II) Initializing built-in extension RANDR
(II) Initializing built-in extension COMPOSITE
(II) Initializing built-in extension DAMAGE
(II) Initializing built-in extension XEVIE
(II) AIGLX: Screen 0 is not DRI capable
(II) AIGLX: Loaded and initialized /usr/lib/dri/swrast_dri.so
(II) GLX: Initialized DRISWRAST GL provider for screen 0
(II) config/hal: Adding input device Mouseemu virtual keyboard
(II) LoadModule: "evdev"

(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input//evdev_drv.so
(II) Module evdev: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
compiled for 1.5.2, module version = 2.0.99
Module class: X.Org XInput Driver
ABI class: X.Org XInput driver, version 2.1
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: always reports core events
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: Device: "/dev/input/event5"
(II) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: Found keys
(II) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: Configuring as keyboard
(II) XINPUT: Adding extended input device "Mouseemu virtual keyboard" (type: KEYBOARD)
(**) Option "xkb_rules" "evdev"
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: xkb_rules: "evdev"
(**) Option "xkb_model" "pc105"
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: xkb_model: "pc105"
(**) Option "xkb_layout" "pl"
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: xkb_layout: "pl"
(**) Option "xkb_options" "lv3:ralt_switch"
(**) Mouseemu virtual keyboard: xkb_options: "lv3:ralt_switch"
(II) config/hal: Adding input device Mouseemu virtual mouse
(**) Mouseemu virtual mouse: always reports core events
(**) Mouseemu virtual mouse: Device: "/dev/input/event6"
(II) Mouseemu virtual mouse: Found x and y relative axes
(II) Mouseemu virtual mouse: Found 3 mouse buttons
(II) Mouseemu virtual mouse: Configuring as mouse
(II) XINPUT: Adding extended input device "Mouseemu virtual mouse" (type: MOUSE)
(**) Mouseemu virtual mouse: YAxisMapping: buttons 4 and 5
(**) Mouseemu virtual mouse: EmulateWheelButton: 4, EmulateWheelInertia: 10, EmulateWheelTimeout: 200
(II) config/hal: Adding input device Logitech M4848
(**) Logitech M4848: always reports core events
(**) Logitech M4848: Device: "/dev/input/event3"
(EE) Grab failed. Device already configured?
(II) UnloadModule: "evdev"
(EE) PreInit returned NULL for "Logitech M4848"
(EE) config/hal: NewInputDeviceRequest failed
(II) config/hal: Adding input device Mitsumi Electric Apple USB Keyboard
(**) Mitsumi Electric Apple USB Keyboard: always reports core events
(**) Mitsumi Electric Apple USB Keyboard: Device: "/dev/input/event2"
(EE) Grab failed. Device already configured?
(II) UnloadModule: "evdev"
(EE) PreInit returned NULL for "Mitsumi Electric Apple USB Keyboard"
(EE) config/hal: NewInputDeviceRequest failed
(II) config/hal: Adding input device Macintosh mouse button emulation
(**) Macintosh mouse button emulation: always reports core events
(**) Macintosh mouse button emulation: Device: "/dev/input/event0"
(EE) Grab failed. Device already configured?
(II) UnloadModule: "evdev"
(EE) PreInit returned NULL for "Macintosh mouse button emulation"
(EE) config/hal: NewInputDeviceRequest failed
AUDIT: Tue Apr 20 06:48:33 2010: 4646 X: client 4 rejected from local host ( uid=0 gid=0 pid=4662 )
AUDIT: Tue Apr 20 06:48:40 2010: 4646 X: client 4 rejected from local host ( uid=1000 gid=1000 pid=4667 )
AUDIT: Tue Apr 20 06:48:40 2010: 4646 X: client 4 rejected from local host ( uid=1000 gid=1000 pid=4668 )
AUDIT: Tue Apr 20 06:48:40 2010: 4646 X: client 4 rejected from local host ( uid=1000 gid=1000 pid=4669 )
(II) config/hal: Adding input device ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel
(**) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: always reports core events
(**) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: Device: "/dev/input/event3"
(II) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: Found x and y relative axes
(II) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: Found 3 mouse buttons
(II) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: Configuring as mouse
(II) XINPUT: Adding extended input device "ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel" (type: MOUSE)
(**) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: YAxisMapping: buttons 4 and 5
(**) ELECOM ELECOM USB mouse with wheel: EmulateWheelButton: 4, EmulateWheelInertia: 10, EmulateWheelTimeout: 200Here it is. Hope you will manage.. Good luck:)

BTW, I reverted Xorg to the original state (before "Device" section modifications / force PCI / DefaultDepth changes).

[linuxopjemac]

is that all ? I don't see the error

[Silgrin4D]

I don't see the error

The error is shown on in a graphic message window at the start of X, when the cursor is still X - shaped.

[linuxopjemac]

mmm, framebuffer device was not found. Let's try to force him NOT to use the framebuffer device then:

change the Device section into this:

Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI"
Driver "ati"
BusID "PCI:0:16:0"
Option "UseFBDev" "false"
Option "ForcePCIMode" "true"
Option "NoInt10" "true"
EndSection

The NoInt10 is an error I saw myself, it won't harm to disable Int10.

[Silgrin4D]

mmm, framebuffer device was not found. Let's try to force him NOT to use the framebuffer device then.

OK, welcome after a reinstallation:twisted: What next?

Actually, I got the same problem (reboot freezing more or less after the white scrn) when I set the color depth from the GUI in some of the Linux dirtos I tried before (might be YDL). I then tried the rescue option of the install disc, but w/o success (seems couldn't mount the old filesystem).

[oswaldkelso]

Have the machines with low colour depth problems had their firmware updated.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2561

[Silgrin4D]

Have the machines with low colour depth problems had their firmware updated

Hmmm.. It says this affects iMacs only.

[linuxopjemac]

did you try post #59?

OK, welcome after a reinstallation What next?
Reinstallation does not solve your problem at all. You will have this problem throughout all distributions. The problem is related to X. X is the same in all Linux distributions.

[Silgrin4D]

Reinstallation does not solve your problem at all.

Heh.. You don't understand. I had to reinstall, as the system couldn't restart after the last edit acc. 2 post #59.

[linuxopjemac]

You never have to reinstall. You just start from a liveCD and adjust the settings on your Linux box....Or you start in rescue mode...

But I appreciate your perseverence. You should have this ability, otherwise you don't get linux on ppc.

[Silgrin4D]

you start in rescue mode...

As I mentioned, I had trouble with the rscue mode then.

But I appreciate your perseverence. You should have this ability, otherwise you don't get linux on ppc.[/QUOTE]

OK, but where then?

[linuxopjemac]

You might also want to try Conal's simple config file:

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection

You never know...

[linuxopjemac]

I just try to help,

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=789925

[linuxopjemac]

Some Japanese guy:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://akenox.dip.jp/index.php%3FTranslations%252FInstall%25209.10%2520 on%2520G4%2520Cube&ei=4hfQS6zOEcP4-AaJ3vwT&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CCEQ7gEwBzgK&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dstudio%2Bdisplay%2Bg4%2Bxorg.conf%26s tart%3D10%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://akenox.dip.jp/index.php%3Fxorg.conf%2520on%2520G4%2520Cube%2520W ith%2520Ubuntu&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dstudio%2Bdisplay%2Bg4%2Bxorg.conf%26s tart%3D10%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:eek:fficial&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhiJ6T3m7RylVbhBSEMfy-fqXut2qg

btw, 15 inch model, not 17 inch....

[linuxopjemac]

I found the original manual for a 17 inch Apple Studio Display,

the horizontal refresh rate is: 30-85
the vertical refresh rate is: 40-160

hope that helps!!

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/StudioDisplay_17inchCRTUserManual.PDF

[Silgrin4D]

You might also want to try Conal's simple config file You never know...

Thx, tried.. Nothing, just the same "no framebuffer, low graphics mode".
BTW, maybe it will be useful to mention I had to install with "video=ofonly" option, though it seems obvious for that old junk.

Greetings

[linuxopjemac]

I am very disappointed that we didn't find a solution for you.

[B_Free]

Here is my iMac 266 xorg.conf file with comments. Works great!

# /etc/X11/xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the /etc/X11/xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man /etc/X11/xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Files"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/misc"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/CID"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/100dpi"
FontPath "/usr/share/X11/fonts/75dpi"
# paths to defoma fonts
FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType"
FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/CID"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "GLcore"
Load "i2c"
Load "bitmap"
Load "ddc"
Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "freetype"
Load "glx"
Load "int10"
Load "type1"
Load "vbe"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D Rage Pro (215GP)"
Driver "ati"
BusID "PCI:0:18:0"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "iMac"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 60-60
VertRefresh 75-117
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D Rage Pro (215GP)"
Monitor "iMac"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection