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Users / Re: How to turn off router using DVD install?

« on: May 13, 2008, 07:57:47 am »

I think it's because I'm on a school network and they just want to be in control of the IP addresses on campus.  I didn't really bother to ask why.  Also, whenever I do a fresh install of LMCE, it detects all 300 people in my dorm and asks me if I want to add their computer's content.  It's really annoying, but I'll be going home this summer.  I'll set up LMCE there and then turn off the router when I come back, since I only have 1 computer in 1 room with no home automation stuff.

By the way, thanks for the quick response.  I've put up a few questions before that never saw an answer, so thanks!

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Users / How to turn off router using DVD install?

« on: May 11, 2008, 09:13:31 pm »

Hi.  I live in a dormitory and there are strict rules about using routers.  Basically, I'm only allowed to use switches, not routers.  So, I want to know how to turn off the router functions of linuxmce using the quick install method.  I can't seem to get the install CDs to work, so I need to know the quick install DVD method.  I just want a standalone media center.  How do I turn off the router aspect?  anyone know?  thanks

198

Users / Re: Cannot change volume with external sound card

« on: April 13, 2008, 01:18:13 am »

I chose the regular analog stereo choice, no SPDIF.  Actually, I set it up with the internal sound card at first without realizing it. Now, I would like to use the external usb card. 

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Users / Cannot change volume with external sound card

« on: April 12, 2008, 08:55:42 am »

I am using an external sound card which produces sound just fine.  When in Kubuntu, I can raise and lower the volume to my hearts content through the mixer, but nothing happens within LMCE when I change volume.  I've tried right clicking on kmixer and trying all the available channels and LMCE still won't change my volume.  How do I correct this?


Here is my sound card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829126101

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Users / Re: How to select alternate soundcard

« on: April 12, 2008, 02:47:21 am »

It is disabled in bios.  Linux found a way to bypass that toggle.  Driver yes, I've used it in unbuntu with 5.1 sound too.

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Users / How to select alternate soundcard

« on: April 11, 2008, 08:27:21 pm »

Hi, I have an external usb sound that I would like to use rather than my on-board.  LinuxMCE defaults to the on-board and I really would like to know how to choose the usb over the on-board.  I looked around in the sound system area in system settings, but I am unfamiliar with KDE.  Any help?

202

Users / Accidently told LMCE to ignore my usb hdd

« on: April 11, 2008, 05:46:21 am »

Hi, I live in a dorm, so there are about 300 people on my local area network right now.  So, when I install LMCE, I have to tell it to ignore everyone's computer.  Problem is, I got so robotic in my denies, that I told it to ignore my usb hard drive with some media on it.  So, how do I get it to use that usb hard drive? 

203

Installation issues / How to get fiire cheif to work outside of linuxmce

« on: February 12, 2008, 06:21:49 am »

Hey, I bought a fiire chief and for complicated reasons (mostly hardware problems), I can't use Linuxmce until I buy a new monitor.  Until then, I'm going to use mythtv by itself as my media center.  So, does anyone know how to get all the buttons working in mythtv.  I know that the arrows work, but the channel change buttons aren't even registering in the set keys area.  Neither do the play, pause, etc buttons, nor volume.  Now, I don't think this should be too hard because becuase system>preferences>keyboard shortcuts recognizes the play buttons.  It doesn't however register the volume/channel.  So does anyone know how to configure the fiire chief?  Or is there a way to map the button presses to some key that mythtv recognizes?

P.S. once I get a monitor (the resolution was just way too low for Linuxmce (640x480)), I'll probably try linux mce again.

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Installation issues / Re: Too high resolution to see anything

« on: February 11, 2008, 06:24:35 am »

Don't worry about it.  I've given up on Linuxmce.  Apparently there is something wrong with my hardware.  I might try again when a stable version comes out, but I've run out my patience trying to make it work.  I'm just going to set up mythtv in Ubuntu instead. 

205

Installation issues / Can't get past boot screen with quickDVD

« on: February 10, 2008, 05:36:13 am »

I think that the title says it all.  I've been having nothing but trouble with linuxmce.  I used to be able to use the quickinstall dvd and get into the orbiter loadscreen, but now, I can't even make it past the kubuntu loading screen.  the progress bar never moves.  Anyone have any Ideas?   

206

Installation issues / Re: Everything but my monitor is compatible!

« on: February 06, 2008, 06:27:51 pm »

Well, the issue is not fixed.  It's just that my xorg.conf is configured correctly and it still freaks out.

You'll have to neuter the Xconfigure script to stop it from overwriting these settings automaticly (as described in the wiki).

How do I "neuter" it?  Where is the file located and what should I change within it?

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Installation issues / Re: Everything but my monitor is compatible!

« on: February 06, 2008, 12:48:46 am »

Well, the issue is not fixed.  It's just that my xorg.conf is configured correctly and it still freaks out.

208

Installation issues / Re: Everything but my monitor is compatible!

« on: February 05, 2008, 08:16:15 pm »

i've been all over that wiki several times.  My xorg.conf file is fine. 

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Installation issues / Re: Everything but my monitor is compatible!

« on: February 05, 2008, 03:31:44 am »

Manufacturer: Gateway
Model Number: DL31-1
Input: VGA only

And no, I cannot see the AV Wizard on this monitor.  It sets the resolution to something too high for my monitor, so I can't see anything.  I checked my xorg.conf and it's set to 640x480@60.  I tried using a different monitor and telling the AV wizard to run at 640x480, but my monitor still freaked out when I tried to use it after saving the settings.  I also tried editing the resolution through the web admin site (using a different temporary monitor) and that was set to 640x480@60 as well.  Everywhere I can enter a resolution, its set to 640x480@60 and it doesn't work.  Is there some other hidden setting that I'm missing.  I even went into xorg and specified the vertical and horizontal specs per the above info and no dice. 

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Installation issues / Everything but my monitor is compatible!

« on: February 04, 2008, 06:34:47 am »

I'm so sad.  I've given up on linuxmce because my monitor REFUSES to work right and it use my internet connection right.  I have all but given up, but thought I would make a post anyway.  Someone might be able to help. 

  I have a massive 32 inch crt monitor.  Yeah, it's a tubed behemoth.  The exact specs are at the bottom of the post.


I am unable to get a hold of a quick install dvd, so I have to install from the CDs.  This means installing Kubuntu fromt he alternate disc.  For some reason, none of the special options like safe graphics mode or change resolution will work in 640x480.  I guess it's just way too low.  Anyway, so I get kubuntu 7.10 or 7.04 installed (I've tried both versions of LMCE many times) and then go through the agonizingly long install process.  All the while, kubuntu is set to 640x480 res.  I finish installing MCE and reboot.  When the AV wizard comes up...BLAMO!  Resolution is off the charts and I can't see anything.  I try clicking ok a few times cause I know that the default choice is 640x480 res.  When I get to that point, the screen goes black, then the fast moving lines come back. 

So then, I follow several posts on this forum and check my xorg.conf file.  No dice.  Everything says what it should.  My resolution, refresh, horizontal... So, I grab a temporary monitor to try and get the settings right.  Video works fine on that.  But when I've set everything to 640x480, completed setup and gotten into the orbiter, I restart.  Plug in the monster crt and I get the same crap!  What is this?! 

BTW, I was completely unable to install any extra software.  Everytime I told it to install something, it said it couldn't download at this time.  I also never got any flicker background pics.  Obviously, something wrong with my internet, but when I logged out into the kubuntu desktop, I could surf just fine!  What the hell?!  Mind you, I can only do this with a temporary replacement monitor.  My main monitor won't show me anything. 

So long story short, LINUXMCE screwed me over.  I bought all compatible hardware and it freaks out.  Even when I got into the orbiter, I couldn't install libcssdvd, so no dvds.  I'm assuming that I need to by a new tv/monitor, but I'm still not sure LMCE will work.  What was up with the crappy internet?  Well, I'm done ranting.  I'm willing to keep trying, but I've spent so many days of actual tweaking time on this and have nothing to show.  Anyone know a fix to the non-downloadable software or freaking out resolution?





    
Specifications
Part number 7000053,MON031001AAWW

Specifications - Destination 31-Inch Monitor
CRT    Overall diagonal size is 33 inches, 32.5 millimeters (mm) neck size, 0.83 - 1.04 mm horizontal and 0.79 mm vertical stripe pitch, 110 degree diagonal deflection, tinted
Maximum Resolution    640 × 480
Display Colors    Unlimited
Scanning Frequency    Horizontal: 31 to 38 kilohertz (kHz)
Vertical: 60 to 72 hertz (Hz)
Aspect Ratio    1.37:1
Video Bandwidth    40 megahertz (MHz) nominal
Display Area
(H × W)    428 × 586 mm (16.85 × 23 inches)
Input Signal Video Sync    Analog: .07 Vp-p 75 Ohm
Separate sync: TTL level
Horizontal sync: positive/negative
Vertical sync: positive/negative
Power Input    90–132 volts alternating current (VAC) and 60 Hz, 3.0 amperes (A) (U.S.)
180–264 VAC and 50 Hz, 1.5 A (International)
Dimensions
( W × H × D)    780 × 701 × 580 mm (approximately 30.7 × 27.6 × 22.9 inches)
Weight    Net: 58.1 kilograms (kg) (128 pounds)
Gross: 72.1 kg (159 pounds)
  I have a massive 32 inch crt monitor.  Yeah, it's a tubed behemoth.  This page has the specs of the exact monitor I am trying to use.
Power Management    Meets Energy Star requirements:

    * Suspend mode: 15 watts (W)
    * Active-off mode: 8 W

Fully Plug and Play    Bidirectional data channel
Certifications    UL, CSA, DHHS, TUV, FCC Class B, DOC class B, BZT, FDA CFR Subchapter J, ZH-1/61810.80, CPA, conforms to EPA standards.