Savage4 can not be configured with sax

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 6.3
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XFree86: Version 3.3.5

Symptom:

You are using a Savage4 graphics card. Trying to start sax leads to the error:
sax: start new XF86_S3 server
sax: an error occured
sax: for more informations please look at:
sax: ~/StartLog and ~/ServerLog

Cause:

Sax tries to start the server XF86_S3, which does not support the Savage4.

Solution:

Start sax with the standard VGA16 server.
sax -s vga16
In the section Card select
Vendor: !!!Generic server selection!!!
Name:     SVGA
Now your card will be autodetected.

Please note:
The vertical range of for the monitor should not be to high, to get a stable screen. You can adjust it in the section Monitor. Press the Expert-button and lower the value for the horizontal range in Hz.
A secure range is 50-85.


Keywords: SAVAGE4, SAX, GRAPHICSCARD, S3, XWINDOW

Categories: X Server

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