[ltp] Configuring X on a new A31p?

[Norman Levin]

Bill Feiereisen wrote:
>> I'm trying a plain vanilla installation of RH7.2 on a new Thinkpad
>> A31p, but don't seem to find the right combination of graphics
>> adaptor and monitor for XF86Config-4. The adaptor is apparently the
>> new ATI Mobility FireGL 7800 and the monitor is not specifically
>> named in the owner's documents except for TFT@1600x1200.
>> Xconfigurator doesn't have the option for this video adaptor and I
>> can't find a suitable substitute in the offered list. Any
>> suggestions?  
** Until you find the correct driver, try using the framebuffer driver - fbdev.
When you start up linux, pass the parameter "vga=830" and that should give
you 1400*1050 which should be a start.
norm


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