hang up....

sekunda · 08-06-02, 12:09 PM

Actually 2 things...1st when I switch from X to console, the cursor marker is 2 red dots blinkin.

2nd if I try to switch back to X system hangs (though not totally, if i have for example music playing at background it doesnt mind anything about this)... only change is reboot

GF2 MX, slackware, kernel 2.4.18... (not really sure what else info i should post so ask pls?) any ideas? thanks

ps. how i get more columns n lines to console? It should now be framebuffer console with 1024x768 resolution but fonts are same sized as default console (what did i do wrong during kernel compile

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**Thunderbird** · 08-06-02, 02:47 PM

I think you are using rivafb a framebuffer driver for nvidia cards. Never use it! It is very bad. Not only does it cause drawing problems in X but it can also cause instability problems and problems with VT switching. If you are using rivafb really disable it and move to vesafb.

sekunda · 08-06-02, 06:54 PM

where can i change it =)

**Thunderbird** · 08-07-02, 08:25 AM

First check if it is loaded using "lsmod". If it is not loaded as a module check the kernel log files or the kernel config file you used for compilation.

Unload the module or recompile the kernel without rivafb. (if builtin)

sekunda · 08-07-02, 09:24 AM

thanks! help very much appriciated...

08-06-02, 12:09 PM	#1
sekunda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4	hang up.... Actually 2 things...1st when I switch from X to console, the cursor marker is 2 red dots blinkin. 2nd if I try to switch back to X system hangs (though not totally, if i have for example music playing at background it doesnt mind anything about this)... only change is reboot GF2 MX, slackware, kernel 2.4.18... (not really sure what else info i should post so ask pls?) any ideas? thanks ps. how i get more columns n lines to console? It should now be framebuffer console with 1024x768 resolution but fonts are same sized as default console (what did i do wrong during kernel compile )

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08-06-02, 02:47 PM	#2
Thunderbird Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands, Europe Posts: 2,105	I think you are using rivafb a framebuffer driver for nvidia cards. Never use it! It is very bad. Not only does it cause drawing problems in X but it can also cause instability problems and problems with VT switching. If you are using rivafb really disable it and move to vesafb.

08-06-02, 06:54 PM	#3
sekunda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4	where can i change it =)

08-07-02, 08:25 AM	#4
Thunderbird Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands, Europe Posts: 2,105	First check if it is loaded using "lsmod". If it is not loaded as a module check the kernel log files or the kernel config file you used for compilation. Unload the module or recompile the kernel without rivafb. (if builtin)

08-07-02, 09:24 AM	#5
sekunda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4	thanks! help very much appriciated...