separate working x-screens on monitor and connected tv

piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

try compiling agpgart into your kernel and add 'Option "NvAgp" "2" to each device section.

also i would update xfree86 to a newer version, or better to Xorg (emerge xorg-x11). moreover use a newer version of the nvidia-kernel. for using unstable software set ACCEPT_KEYWORDS="~x86" in /etc/make.conf.

dmitrio · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:22 pm Post subject: :. copied to gentoo-wiki.com

I have copied this, with permission of piefke, to gentoo-wiki.com
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Separate_x-screens_on_Monitor_and_TV
If you see anything that should be added or changed, feel free to do so.

Thank you for a great HOWTO.
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Stanley56 · n00b Joined: 07 Jan 2004 Posts: 65 Location: Belgium

Thanks for the tutorial.
It's great

I've seem to had forgotten a few options, and now thanks to your turtorial it works.

Thanks

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Stanley56 · n00b Joined: 07 Jan 2004 Posts: 65 Location: Belgium

I have a problem with this configuration. :oops:

It seams that when I use it, the computerscreen isn't refresht when in vc/x (Ctrl-Alt-F1 - F6) but on the tv-screen it is.

(When switching away and back to this console you can see the change on the computerscreen)
Is there a way this can be switched so that it refresches on the computerscreen but not on the tv-screen. (Can't read the output on the tv anyway)

Here is my XF86Config: (if helpful)

piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

hmm, i would give a chance to a different nvidia-kernel ebuild or test this configuration with a composite cable.

michael

Rikkert · n00b Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 20

Whoa! This is cool! Thanks man!

The only thing I have to get used to is when I move my mouse cursor too much to the right side it goed to the other screen.

Wouldn't it be possible to switch between the screens with a key combo, or simply with the desktop switcher?

piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

hotkeys are mainly part of the windowmanager.
but you can specify the screen outside the range of your mainscreen, so you couldn´t reach it by mouse (only displaying is possible). try this line:

khermans · n00b Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 57

I am having trouble getting this config working. I am using an ATI Radeon 7000/VE (nv100) AGP card on an old AL440LX motherboard. For some reason the RightOf xorg option seems to do nothing and any output to my TV over Composite or S-Video is garbled (wrong refresh rates?). I have also tried using atitvout to config the device to no avail, even though it confirms the connection:

viperlin · Veteran Joined: 15 Apr 2003 Posts: 1319 Location: UK

worlds longest post???

khermans can you please use a link to a text file or something next time, saves load on the servers.... thanks :-)

piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

that´s actually a nvidia driver configuration only. but probably i could help you. please add information if the tv-out is working while booting the pc. also append your /var/log/Xorg.0.log.

piefke

t3nshi · n00b Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 9

as somebody said before, i have the same problem on my console at CTRL+ALT+F1..F6

I only see garbage there. Is there a possibility to avoid this, other than using different xorg.conf files? why does this happen anyway?

thanks!

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piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

i suppose you are using a framebuffer. some cards have a problem finding the right vesa-mode when there is a connected tv. else try changing the nvidia-driver.

michael

t3nshi · n00b Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 9

warthog · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:42 pm Post subject: very cool!

Just wanted to say THANKS for these instructions. I was endlessly screwing around with my xorg.conf trying to get it to display on my TV in a nice way to no avail. Then I followed your instructions and it works beautifully. The setup actually integrates well with gnome 2.8 too. (ie - the screen resolution dialog actually shows settings for two different screens as setup in the xorg.conf file -- go figure!)

Thanks!

skunk · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:18 am Post subject:

stonie

hi guys,
thanks for this great how-to piefke.
Everything is just working fine until I switch to the console,
then my system goes up in flames.
I have a geforce4 ti 4200 running with xorg 6.8.0-r1.
any ideas?
:roll:

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piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

thanks

as already said try changing the nvidia-kernel driver or disable the framebuffer.
if this isn´t the reason, please post a more exact description.

little checklist:
monitor just in standby?
system reachable by ssh or other client?
keyboard reacts with light by pressing for example numlock?
blind typing "startx" and "enter" gets your x back?
<ctrl><alt><del> let you reboot?

by the moment i am using
nvidia-kernel: 1.0.6111

the recent version locks my console up, too.

michael

mog · Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:58 am Post subject:

It may not make much sense, but my nVidia card only works in this setup if I use

mog · Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:07 am Post subject:

btw does anyone know how to find out if the monitor has blitter and the TV has overlay :?:

also what does it matter :?:

any explaination is appreciated

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BlindSpy · Apprentice Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 263

THIS GUIDE ROCKS! thank you soooo much for this!
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piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

hey,

BlindSpy · Apprentice Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 263

Its working great but I'm getting flickering like the tracking is off. I played with the horiz and ver sync (even tho it was verticle sync problem) but still - no luck. Looks ok in FB just not in X - any ideas?
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stonie · Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:14 am Post subject:

ok went through your check list:
-locks up with both second monitor on or in standby.
-system is not reachable by ssh or anything else.
-keyboard leds don't react anymore upon pressing NUM Lock or SHIFT.
-typing anything doesn't do anything - system is totally frozen.
-ctrl-alt-del doesn't work anymore - only way too reboot is reset or pressing power button.

i am also using the nvidia-kernel 1.0.6111 but i had the same problem with the nvidia-kernel a version below. which card do you have. i have the feeling there might be a problem with the bios of the geforce 4 ti 4200...... (could that be?).
might it be adviseable to downgrade to a more recent nvidia-kernel version.

is there a way to tell x to not shutdown upon LOGOUT?

this is pretty frustrating, i followed your install with my media box (nvidia geforce fx 5200) and there were no such problems........
:cry:

piefke · n00b Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 57

hey,

downgrading should help, but i could imagine that there are problems with several vendors (moreover disable glx while testing->uncomment Load "glx"
in module section). i have only experience with msi-cards.

stonie · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 11:27 am Post subject:

Hiho,
thnx for your reply.
By not shutting down during log- off, i meant that even when i logout the system hangs. I think this happens because the x-server is reinitialized. If there would be a way to tell x not to shut down and then start again, i could at least switch users without having to restart the system

and one more question. do you think downgrading the nvidia drivers only could solve the problem or would i also have to downgrade to xfree 4.3.99 again......
by the way, my nvidia card is also a msi card......

i will try your proposals and report back