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List:       sparc-redhat
Subject:    RE: Using a VGA <--> 13W3 adapter
From:       James.Moss () dnr ! qld ! gov ! au
Date:       2000-08-31 22:27:47
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Where can I find out the specs of older Sun and SG Monitors?

-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Leblanc [mailto:GLeblanc@cu-portland.edu]
Sent: Friday, 1 September 2000 7:34
To: 'sparc-list@redhat.com'
Subject: RE: Using a VGA <--> 13W3 adapter


> -----Original Message-----
> From: PJC [mailto:prophetec@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 8:45 AM
> To: sparc-list@redhat.com
> Subject: Using a VGA <--> 13W3 adapter
> 
> I found some specs on the net at monitor world to
> build a 13W3 <--> HD15 (VGA) adapter. I built the
> cable but now I realize that by default the CGSIX card
> on my SS2 (and LX) default to 1152x800x66 which is way
> to high for the monitor I am testing this with.  I am
> trying to get around this by using the framebuffer
> console and  X-server. However, unlike the VESA
> framebuffers, it doesn't seem like you can pass kernel
> arguments to completely specify a video mode. I found
> the video-sbus kernel argument, but that seems to be
> it.  Has anyone had any experience with synching a
> CGSIX card at a low frequency?

The CG6 won't do low frequency.  You might want to check out the Sun frame
buffer FAQ.  There's a link to it from http://www.SunHelp.org/  Other than
that, try getting a monitor that's capable of higher resolutions.  
	Greg



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