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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: February 13, 2009, 03:57:00 pm »

OK, looks like the intel driver is being loaded.  I can see that in the Xorg.0.log file and it's listed in the xorg.conf (and xorg.conf.pluto.avwizard).

UI2 - medium is still a no go unfortunately.

It loads well enough (no crashing), problem is the menu graphics are all garbled.

The graphics test does performs masking OK, but composite doesn't work.  There is some 'lflickering' during the composite test, but otherwise the top window is opaque.
 

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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: February 12, 2009, 04:00:14 pm »

Hi ColinJames,

Not yet, UI2 on medium settings is still unusable.
BUT
I'm not sure if the 2.5.0 driver is actually being used.  My xorg.conf on shows 'configured device' etc.
There's not indication of the driver being used.

From this suggestion: http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Bug/gma3100driver
doing this:
lshwd | grep ' VGA ' | head -1 | sed 's/^.*(\([^()]*\)).*$/\1/'
returns 'vesa'

which I guess means the 'vesa' driver is being used?

I was going to try to write the xorg.conf myself.

Any suggestions?

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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: February 11, 2009, 04:43:02 pm »

For those with a similiar issue these repositories contain the 2.5.0 version of the intel driver

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/intel-gfx-testing/ubuntu intrepid main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/intel-gfx-testing/ubuntu intrepid main

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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: January 31, 2009, 07:09:41 am »

I've downloaded the most recent stable intel display drivers (2.6.0) and attempted to install.  I attempted to follow the build instructions on intellinuxgraphics.org but unfortunately I think this stuff is over my head.  I'll wait for a beta of 8.10 to come out, unless some kind soul wants to give step by step instructions for the absolute newbie of newbs.

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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: January 29, 2009, 11:04:53 pm »

I presume you didn't buy this mobo specifically for LMCE given that all the recommendations on hardware are for nVidia graphics?

I bought this hardware because it was inexpensive and seemed like it would fit the bill for a HTPC.  UI1 is still functional so the system fits the main purpose of being able to playback music and video.  Everything else is gravy...

Thanks for all the replies.  I'll reply to this thread after I put some effort into the display drivers.

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Users / Display resolution

« on: January 29, 2009, 07:25:24 pm »

OK - this will probably seem like a very silly question.

In A/V wizard when selecting adapter (HDMI) resolution (1080P) and then Frequency (50...85Hz).  When selecting 60Hz, the fq that I thought my TV must operate at (Sharp Aquos LC46D64U) the a/v wizard comes back oversized (changing tv to dot for dot does not fix this).  For any other frequency the screen comes back full width with minimal change needed.

Does anyone know why this might be? 

Thanks,

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Users / Re: New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: January 29, 2009, 06:04:14 pm »

In A/V wizard when I run the graphics Test, I see the first window with cube and penguin etc.  The secondary window (torch) is just a blue screen, no image.  Masking appears to work but no composite.  So I guess that UI2 with overlay is a no go for me. 

I am new to Kunbuntu and not sure how to check what video driver I am using, or how to update it.  I will search for an updated Intel driver for GMA3100 if avail and post back if any success.

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Users / How to setup cable box with Firewire

« on: January 27, 2009, 08:07:16 pm »

Shuttle SG33G5, with firewire port LMCE 710 installed.
Cable box is SA4250HD with two firewire ports (Rogers digital cable).

During the setup wizard I added Device > Cable Box.
When told by 'sarah?' to enter the name of the device manufacturer I did so but no device names showed up for me to select.
I tried a couple different manufacturers but still no cablebox models showed up for selection.  I've tried to add the cable box as a device using the Pluto Admin webpage, but didn't find my type either.

So I tried to manually setup in >Computing >MythTV setup
This led to me getting confused. 
Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to setup LMCE with a cable box with firewire out?

Thanks.

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Users / New Install - Shuttle SG33G5 - Graphics problem

« on: January 27, 2009, 08:01:43 pm »

I've installed LMCE 710 on a Shuttle SG33G5 (Intel GMA3100 graphics).

I'm using the HDMI output, I've tried all three UI selections given in the A/V setup wizard, these are the results:

1) UI2 with alpha blending - screen flickers at what seems like 2Hz, unusable.
2) UI2 with overlay - UI is presented, menu and background image, but very quickly appears to 'freeze'.  Sometimes vertical coloured bands replace the menu.
3) UI1 is stable.

I thought I had read that someone had UI2 with overlay working for the same machine but can't find the post,
can anyone help with getting this working? 

Thanks!