Compiz+NewDrivers+HWCURSOR = graphic bug

bodman · 11-08-06, 02:51 PM

I use compiz and 9xxx nvidia drivers. Because of my cursor diseapper with HWCURSOR option, now I used SWCURSOR option in xorg.conf file.
But since I use compiz , I get strange graphic bug ( a square around my cursor who redraw old thing).

look at the screen for more details.

thank for help.

netllama · 11-08-06, 02:54 PM

Please generate and attach an nvidia-bug-report.log

Thanks,
Lonni

bodman · 11-09-06, 04:56 AM

there is my nvidia-bug-report and for additionnal information :

I use Fedora Core 6 with 1.0-9629 Drivers x86.

netllama · 11-09-06, 02:48 PM

This is most often a BIOS bug with C51 GPUs. First verify that you're using the latest BIOS. Then check in the BIOS for the amount of VRAM/Framebuffer that is allocated, and increase it.

Thanks,
Lonni

bodman · 11-15-06, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netllama

This is most often a BIOS bug with C51 GPUs. First verify that you're using the latest BIOS. Then check in the BIOS for the amount of VRAM/Framebuffer that is allocated, and increase it.

Thanks,
Lonni

I've a ASUS M2NPV-VM, With my older bios i used a 128Mo framebuffer.
I just update my bios and I can incease it to 256Mo, that I did. Despite, I've again this graphic bug.

But i made a really important error in my topic, I use SWCURSOR option !!!

because with HWCURSOR option I can't see mouse's cursor.

sm4rtb0mb · 12-17-06, 10:39 AM

Bandaid fix...

1. Enable SWCursor or disable HWCursor in your xorg.conf
2. Start X, I did a hard reboot on fedora here...
3. go back to your xorg.conf and enable HWCursor
4. restart X (CTRL+ALT+Backspace)

you should have the HW accelerated mouse now without artifacts behind it. This was the only fix I have been able to muster with the new nvidia beta drivers and new fedora core 6 update. You will have to do this every time if either your mouse cursor disappears, or you are getting artifacts.

trode · 12-30-06, 12:45 AM

Is there a fix for this yet? I am tempted to vear off the path of YUM and download the latest drivers but then my YUM updates for Nvidia will be broken. Not a big loss if all works well on the first shot. Does the latest nvidia release (9746)address and fix this cursor problem?

Currently have 9631 installed. The latest release from fedora 6 updates.

Using the BioStar GeForce6100-M9 with AMD X2 4400

~trode

11-08-06, 02:51 PM	#1
bodman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	Compiz+NewDrivers+SWCURSOR = graphic bug I use compiz and 9xxx nvidia drivers. Because of my cursor diseapper with HWCURSOR option, now I used SWCURSOR option in xorg.conf file. But since I use compiz , I get strange graphic bug ( a square around my cursor who redraw old thing). look at the screen for more details. thank for help. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bodman; 11-15-06 at 10:07 AM. Reason: REALLY BAD TITLE !

11-08-06, 02:54 PM	#2
netllama NVIDIA Corporation Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8,763	Re: Compiz+NewDrivers+HWCURSOR = graphic bug Please generate and attach an nvidia-bug-report.log Thanks, Lonni

11-09-06, 02:48 PM	#4
netllama NVIDIA Corporation Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8,763	Re: Compiz+NewDrivers+HWCURSOR = graphic bug This is most often a BIOS bug with C51 GPUs. First verify that you're using the latest BIOS. Then check in the BIOS for the amount of VRAM/Framebuffer that is allocated, and increase it. Thanks, Lonni

12-17-06, 10:39 AM	#6
sm4rtb0mb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Compiz+NewDrivers+HWCURSOR = graphic bug Bandaid fix... 1. Enable SWCursor or disable HWCursor in your xorg.conf 2. Start X, I did a hard reboot on fedora here... 3. go back to your xorg.conf and enable HWCursor 4. restart X (CTRL+ALT+Backspace) you should have the HW accelerated mouse now without artifacts behind it. This was the only fix I have been able to muster with the new nvidia beta drivers and new fedora core 6 update. You will have to do this every time if either your mouse cursor disappears, or you are getting artifacts.

12-30-06, 12:45 AM	#7
trode Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Compiz+NewDrivers+HWCURSOR = graphic bug Is there a fix for this yet? I am tempted to vear off the path of YUM and download the latest drivers but then my YUM updates for Nvidia will be broken. Not a big loss if all works well on the first shot. Does the latest nvidia release (9746)address and fix this cursor problem? Currently have 9631 installed. The latest release from fedora 6 updates. Using the BioStar GeForce6100-M9 with AMD X2 4400 ~trode