Guide to Get the Best Performace from the GMA 500

[H3g3m0n]

I just fixed the RANDR problem. I'm not sure if this will work on all systems but in any case, it will probably be more stable for those systems too (object is NULL but structure member is used).

See attachment for the patch. Can anyone tell me who can check this and if its OK apply it upstream? Thank you.

-Yves

This is working fine for me on the T91MT.

[rrubr]

Hey where are the sources that run with poulsbo_lucid.sh? dl.dropbox,com says they are 404. Is my copy of the script old?

[alfrenovsky]

I am trying to get my widescreen 1366x768 supported under 10.04. Dell INspiron Mini 10. After browsing this thread, to the extent I understand it, decided to install the poulsbo 2d & 3d drivers, which caused a strange white screen hang condition.

Couldn't find any way to recover from this, did a clean reinstall, and this time more cautious. There was no xorg.config file, so I added a simple one from somewhere in this thread. Still the monitor configuration just "sees" and unknown monitor of 1024x768. Aspect ratio is closer to ok -- but still a little off. Any suggestions? If I add a section in the xorg.config file that specifies widescreen characteristics (using cvt command?) is this likely to help. If so -- what do I call the section and the identifier - -or does it matter.

Thanks

With dell mini I have to run the old script, using apt-get breaks everything.

[ubartu]

Here is my xorg.config file

Section "Device"
Identifier "gma500"
Driver "psb"
Option "ShadowFB" "true"
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "enable"

There wasn't one at all, so I just found this generic one. Can someone point me to the old script mentioned below, or any other checks I can make. Thanks

[gazorzos]

SOLVED FOR EEEPC 1101HA QUITE EASY: In linux-kernel 2.6.22.31 update everything, with th exception of kernel (to 2.6.22.32). After that, update sources with deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main and then, code: sudo apt-get install poulsbo-driver-2d poulsbo-driver-3d psb-firmware then reboot. It works excellent.

[m0dcm]

Whats happened to the Karmic GMA500 script on the https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupp...oCardsPoulsbo/ page? Look closely both the Lucid and Karmic instructions are the same!

Can someone rectify this? I had to find the Karmic script -
wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1338581/Gma5...pts/poulsbo.sh && sh ./poulsbo.sh , I found it on the Linux Mint site as I had to install 9.10 on a friends AO751h and noticed the mistake on the above page!
Can someone fix this error on the Wiki between the Lucid and Karmic drivers?

[lucazade]

This thread is becoming a mess like the poulsbo driver.


Lucid:
both PPA and script are working good here.. if not working open a issue on google code (not here) and specify netbook model and desktop environment.

* 3D and Video acceleration are broken (UNR also affected)
bug reported upstream


Karmic:
the script is still working, ppa has not been tested (i've not uploaded it)

sudo wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1338581/Gma500/scripts/poulsbo.sh && bash ./poulsbo.sh

Jaunty:
has the official mobile repository.


News:
new drivers are probably coming from Intel inside the Meego Project (expected for July)

[m0dcm]

This thread is becoming a mess like the poulsbo driver.


Lucid:
both PPA and script are working good here.. if not working open a issue on google code (not here) and specify netbook model and desktop environment.

* 3D and Video acceleration are broken (UNR also affected)
bug reported upstream


Karmic:
the script is still working, ppa has not been tested (i've not uploaded it)

sudo wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1338581/Gma500/scripts/poulsbo.sh && bash ./poulsbo.sh

Jaunty:
has the official mobile repository.


News:
new drivers are probably coming from Intel inside the Meego Project (expected for July)

The Karmic script works like a charm, but for full screen none choppy video I just switch Compiz off. You've done a grand job, and it's about time Intel released a driver!! I'll be installing Lucid if the driver works in July.....

[Call Me Ishmael]

I confirm that PPA is not working for Acer 751h in Karmic.
Resolution is 1024x768, no 2D accel.

[Udibuntu]

Guys,

Just tried the gma500 driver at

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupp...c%20%289.10%29

and broke native resolution.

tried to revert to psb driver, didnt work.

Is there a way to use this method on Karmic AND have native resolution?

OR - can I restore psb?