ubuntu-users Digest, Vol 46, Issue 21
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Mon Jun 2 15:08:03 UTC 2008
can you please take me of your list as i am not advanced enough to know what
is being spoken about.
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> 1. Re: another interesting video problem VLC won't play dvd-
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> From: "Gary Kirkpatrick" <pegngary at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: another interesting video problem VLC won't play dvd-
> resolved.
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> I checked 'clone screen' to no avail. I installed fglrx. Now I have an
> option called 'Other.' This brings up Ati Control Center. When I open
> that
> it says 'initilization error: No ATi graphics driver installed or not
> functioning properly. Install the driver or configure using aticonfig.
> I
> ran aticonfig which yielded the following:
>
> Usage: aticonfig [OPTION] ...
> Parses an existing X-Server configuration file and modifies it to operate
> with
> ATI products.
>
> The following command-line options can be invoked as parameters:
>
> ATI Initial Configuration:
> --initial
> Generate a default ATI device section in the configuration file
> which
> is capable of loading the fglrx driver.
> --initial=dual-head
> Same as '--initial' but generate a basic dual head configuration
> file.
> --initial=check
> Identifies if the fglrx driver is present in configuration file.
>
> TV Options:
> --tvf, --tv-format-type=STRING
> Change the TV signal format. STRING can be one of:
> NTSC-M
> NTSC-JPN
> NTSC-N
> PAL-B
> PAL-COMB-N
> PAL-D
> PAL-G
> PAL-H
> PAL-I
> PAL-K
> PAL-K1
> PAL-L
> PAL-M
> PAL-N
> PAL-SECAM-D
> PAL-SECAM-K
> PAL-SECAM-K1
> PAL-SECAM-L
> Note: Not all graphics cards support every mode. Regional
> settings are applicable.
> --tvs, --tv-standard-type=STRING
> Change the TV standard for TV output. STRING can be one of:
> VIDEO
> SCART
> YUV
> --tv-overscan={on|off}
> Enable or disable overscan mode for TVout
> Note, not all tv-formats support overscan. Try to
> toggle overscan off before changing tv-format if
> and error occurs.
> --tv-info
> Print out the current tv geometry, tv format, and if the
> tv is physically connected.
> --tv-geometry=WIDTHxHEIGHT{+|-}X{+|-}Y
> =WIDTHxHEIGHT
> Change the size and position of the TVout display.
> WIDTH and HEIGHT are in percentage units. Please note
> that the valid range for WIDTH and HEIGHT depends on
> the tv-format selected. However, as a rule of thumb
> WIDTH and HEIGHT are valid in the range [1,100]
> X and Y are pixels offsets from centre
> of the screen. X and Y are have variable ranges dependant
> on ASIC. Use tv-info to get valid X and Y ranges
> If tv-geometry is invoked with just width and height
> then X and Y are assumed to be 0
> See example 5 below for a sample usage.
>
> FireGL Workstation Board Features:
> --app, --use-app-profile=STRING
> Change the application profile for a FireGL workstation board.
> STRING can be one of:
> default
> maya
> softimage-xsi
> softimage-3d
> houdini4.0
> houdini5.0
> houdini5.5
> FSAA Options:
> --fsaa={on|off}
> Enable/disable full scene anti-aliasing. Enable this option to
> enhance
> photo-realism in 3D rendering. Disable it to get the most accurate
> 3D
> image.
> --fs, --fsaa-samples={off,0,2,4,6}
> Set the number of FSAA samples per pixel or 2, 4, 6. off is the
> same
> as setting 0 samples.
> --fsg, --fsaa-gamma={on|off}
> Enable/disable FSAA gamma.
> --fmsp, --fsaa-ms-positions=x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3,x4,y4,x5,y5
> Change the FSAA Multi-Sample Positions for x0,y0 to x5,y5. You
> must
> specify exactly 12 real number values separated by commas.
>
> Screen-Related Options:
> --ovt, --overlay-type=STRING
> Change the overlay for the X server. STRING can be one of:
> opengl
> Xv
> disable
> --ovon, --overlay-on={0|1}
> Choose which head the hardware overlay should be visible on. The
> hardware overlay can be used for either OpenGL, video, pseudo-color
> or stereo.
> --lcd, --lcd-mode=STRING
> Change the LCD mode. STRING can be one of:
> center
> full
> --dtop, --desktop-setup=STRING
> Change the desktop setup for multiple display adapters.
> STRING can be one of:
> single 1 screen, second dark
> mirror 2 screens - same content, identical
> refresh rate/resolution
> Note: This option is NOT supported with
> Avivo
> clone 2 screens - same content, allows for
> different refresh rates/resolutions
> horizontal 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 right of screen 0
> horizontal,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 left of screen 0
> vertical 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 above of screen 0
> vertical,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 below of screen 0
> Note: This option is not valid if '--initial=dual-head' is
> specified.
> --vs, --sync-vsync={on|off}
> Enable/disable sync buffer swaps with vsync. Enable this option to
> prevent tearing during 3D rendering.
> --psc, --pseudo-color={on|off}
> Enable/disable pseudo-color visuals. Enable this option to get
> 16-bit
> color support.
> --stereo={on|off}
> Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo support. Enable this option only
> for
> using applications that support the use of hardware 3D shutter
> glasses.
> --ss, --stereo-sync={on|off}
> Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo sync. Enable this option to get
> 3D
> glasses to synchronize with the infrared transmitter.
> --resolution=Screen#,W1xH1,W2xH2,W3xH3,...
> Set the modes for the specified screen. You may specify several
> resolutions separated by commas.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --hsync=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
> Change the horizontal sync range of the specified monitor. Make
> sure
> you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this
> option.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --vrefresh=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
> Change the vertical refresh range of the specified monitor. Make
> sure
> you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this
> option.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --hsync2=LOW-HIGH
> Change the horizontal sync range of the second display. Make sure
> you
> know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
> --vrefresh2=LOW-HIGH
> Change the vertical refresh range of the second display. Make sure
> you
> know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
> --mode2=W1xH1,W2XH2,W3xH3,...
> Change the modes for the second display. You may specify several
> resolutions separated by commas. Only valid for clone and big
> desktop
> settings.
> --screen-layout={left|right|above|below}
> Set the secondary screen position for dual head.
> --screen-overlap=NUM
> Set the screen overlap region in big desktop mode to be NUM pixels.
> --force-monitor=STRING[,STRING...]
> Describe all displays that are to be enabled and/or disabled
> regardless
> of physical connection. STRING can be one or more of the following
> set, separated by commas:
> crt1
> crt2
> lvds
> tv
> tmds1
> tmds2
> tmds2i
> nocrt1
> nocrt2
> nolvds
> notv
> notmds1
> notmds2
> notmds2i
>
> POWERplay Options:
> Following options will not change the config file.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --lsp, --list-powerstates
> Print information about power states and exit.
> --set-powerstate=NUMBER
> Set a power state listed by --list-powerstates.
>
> Advanced Options:
> --sync-video={on|off}
> Enable/disable sync to vsync for AVIVO video.
> This option is enabled by default and is used to prevent
> video tearing. By disabling this option video is free to
> render as fast as the 3D engine can handle. In the case of
> choppy video try to disable sync-video.
> --tls={on|off}
> Enable/disable fast thread local storage. Disable this option when
> virtual machines or WineX fail to work properly.
> --sb, --signal-block={on|off}
> Enable/disable signal blocking. Disable this option when debugging
> a
> multi-threaded OpenGL application.
> --locked-userpages={on|off}
> Enable/disable locked user pages. Disable this option if the system
> hangs when running fgl_glxgears.
> User page lock is no longer available on AGP system now.
> --gcpu, --generic-cpu={on|off}
> Enable/disable generic CPU. Use this option if the CPU is being
> reported improperly. For example: If you have an AMD cpu that is
> being reported as Intel.
> --max-gart-size=NUMBER
> Set user-defined max GART size for non-AGP systems.
> Possible integer values are from 64 to 512 (mb).
>
> Dynamic Display Management Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used for querying driver, controller and adaptor information.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --enable-monitor=STRING,STRING
> Setting current monitor to be enabled. Only 2 displays
> can be enabled at the same time. Any displays
> that are not on the list will be disabled.
> STRING can be one of the following set, separated
> by commas:
> none
> crt1
> crt2
> lvds
> tv
> tmds1
> tmds2
> auto -- use default policy to enable the displays.
> --query-monitor
> This will return connected and enabled monitor information
> --swap-monitor
> This only works for big desktop setup. This will swap the
> contents on the two monitors.
> --swap-screens={on|off}
> Enable/disable swap heads in dual-head mode.
> This option works only in dual-head mode.
>
> Pair mode options:
> Following options are used for query add and remove pair modes.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --list-pairmode
> list all the current existing pair modes the driver can use.
> --add-pairmode=width0xheight0+width1xheight1
> Add one pair mode to the list. width0 and height0 are the
> size of primary display and width1 and height1 for the
> secondary display.
> --remove-pairmode=index
> Remove one pair mode from the list. User can get index by
> list-pairmode.
>
> External Events Daemon Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used to send commands to the atieventsd external events daemon.
> --set-policy=STRING
> Sets the event policy for the daemon to be STRING.
> See the atieventsd(8) manpage for further details.
>
> Display attribute options:
> Following options are used for query and set adjustment of
> specific attribute for specific display. These options will be
> effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
> will be ignored.
> The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> crt1, lvds, tv, tmds1, crt2, tmds2, cv, tmds2i .
> The ATTRIBTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, positionX,
> positionY, sizeX, sizeY, overscan, videoStandard
> --query-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE
> query the specific adjustment info of the specific display.
> if ATTRIBTYPE is not specified, all supported attribute
> information will be printed out.
> --set-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE:VALUE
> set the attribute value of the specific display.
>
> Connector type options:
> Following options are used for query connector type
> for specific display. These options will be
> effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
> will be ignored.
> The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> crt1, lvds, tv, tmds1, crt2, tmds2, cv, tmds2i .
> --query-connectortype=DISPLAYTYPE
> query the connector type of the specific display.
>
> Component video dongle options:
> Following options are used for query and set dongles for a
> component video. These options will be effective immediately.
> Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
> --query-cvdongle
> query dongle setting informations of the component video.
> --set-cvdongle=VALUE
> set the custom override value of the CV dongle.
> --reset-cvdongle
> reset the custom override setting(to zero)of the CV dongle.
>
> Component video customized mode options:
> Following options are used for query and set customized mode for
> component video. These options will be effective immediately.
> Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
> --query-cvmode
> query customized modes for component video.
> --add-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEDHEIGHT,REFRESH.
> add a customized mode for component video.
> --validate-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEHEIGHT,REFRESH.
> validate a customized mode for component video.
> --delete-cvmode=INDEX
> delete one customized mode for component video.
>
> Persistent Configuration Store (PCS) Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used to manipulate the PCS database. Due to their nature, these.
> commands may only be run by the root user. Note that the prefix
> and key names are not case-sensitive.
> --get-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
> Prints out the specified prefix and key from the PCS
> database. The type of data will be shown along with
> the contents.
> --set-pcs-val=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE
> Sets an integer value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database. The value may be specified in hex by
> prefixing it with 0x or in octal by prefixing it with 0,
> otherwise the value is assumed to be in decimal.
> --set-pcs-str=PREFIX,KEY,STRING
> Sets a string value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database.
> --set-pcs-raw=PREFIX,KEY,HEXSTRING
> Sets a raw binary value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database. The value is specified as a series of
> hex bytes with no 0x or spaces.
> (e.g. --set-pcs-raw="TestSection,TestData,E84C0E" sets 3 bytes)
> --del-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
> Deletes the specified prefix and key from the PCS database.
>
> Miscellaneous Options:
> -v, --verbose
> Show what aticonfig is doing.
> -q, --quiet
> Disable all information output except for errors.
> --effective={now,startup}
> Choose when the requested changes should take effect.
> now: Immediately. This change will affect the running X
> session if applicable. Only 'set-powerstate' and
> 'overlay-on' are applicable for now.
> startup: On future X server startups. This change will modify
> the
> X server configuration file if applicable.
> The default is 'now,startup', i.e., do both as applicable.
> --nobackup
> Do not make an automatic backup of the configuration file.
> -i, --input=FILE
> Select a FILE to input as the configuration file. Set FILE to '-'
> to
> pipe from standard input. Without this option, aticonfig will
> search
> /etc/X11 for the default configuration file.
> -o, --output=FILE
> Select a FILE to output the new configuration file to. Set FILE to
> '-'
> to print to standard output. Without this option, aticonfig will
> replace the input file with the newly generated file.
> -h, --help
> Display this help screen.
> -f, --force
> Only valid with 'initial' option. Force aticonfig to generate
> default
> Monitor, Device, and Screen sections even if the original
> configuration
> file has invalid settings in these sections.
>
> Examples:
> 1. Setting up fglrx for the first time.
> Single head : aticonfig --initial --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf
> Dual head : aticonfig --initial=dual-head --screen-layout=above
> This command will generate a dual head
> configuration
> file with the second screen located above the first
> screen.
> 2. Setting up big desktop to horizontal and set overlay on secondary
> display.
> aticonfig --dtop=horizontal --overlay-on=1
> 3. Setting up modes for primary display.
> aticonfig
> --resolution=0,1600x1200,1280x1024,1024x768
> 4. Force primary CRT on and TV-out off.
> aticonfig --force-monitor=crt1,notv
> 5. Change tv geometry
> aticonfig --tv-geometry=85x90+10-10
> This will set tv to 85% width (where 100% ==
> overscan) 90% height and shift 10 pixels right of centre
> and 10 pixels down of centre.
>
> Please report bugs to http://support.ati.com
> garypeg at garypeg-laptop:~$ sudo display config
>
>
> *Usage: aticonfig [OPTION] ...
> Parses an existing X-Server configuration file and modifies it to operate
> with
> ATI products.
>
> The following command-line options can be invoked as parameters:
>
> ATI Initial Configuration:
> --initial
> Generate a default ATI device section in the configuration file
> which
> is capable of loading the fglrx driver.
> --initial=dual-head
> Same as '--initial' but generate a basic dual head configuration
> file.
> --initial=check
> Identifies if the fglrx driver is present in configuration file.
>
> TV Options:
> --tvf, --tv-format-type=STRING
> Change the TV signal format. STRING can be one of:
> NTSC-M
> NTSC-JPN
> NTSC-N
> PAL-B
> PAL-COMB-N
> PAL-D
> PAL-G
> PAL-H
> PAL-I
> PAL-K
> PAL-K1
> PAL-L
> PAL-M
> PAL-N
> PAL-SECAM-D
> PAL-SECAM-K
> PAL-SECAM-K1
> PAL-SECAM-L
> Note: Not all graphics cards support every mode. Regional
> settings are applicable.
> --tvs, --tv-standard-type=STRING
> Change the TV standard for TV output. STRING can be one of:
> VIDEO
> SCART
> YUV
> --tv-overscan={on|off}
> Enable or disable overscan mode for TVout
> Note, not all tv-formats support overscan. Try to
> toggle overscan off before changing tv-format if
> and error occurs.
> --tv-info
> Print out the current tv geometry, tv format, and if the
> tv is physically connected.
> --tv-geometry=WIDTHxHEIGHT{+|-}X{+|-}Y
> =WIDTHxHEIGHT
> Change the size and position of the TVout display.
> WIDTH and HEIGHT are in percentage units. Please note
> that the valid range for WIDTH and HEIGHT depends on
> the tv-format selected. However, as a rule of thumb
> WIDTH and HEIGHT are valid in the range [1,100]
> X and Y are pixels offsets from centre
> of the screen. X and Y are have variable ranges dependant
> on ASIC. Use tv-info to get valid X and Y ranges
> If tv-geometry is invoked with just width and height
> then X and Y are assumed to be 0
> See example 5 below for a sample usage.
>
> FireGL Workstation Board Features:
> --app, --use-app-profile=STRING
> Change the application profile for a FireGL workstation board.
> STRING can be one of:
> default
> maya
> softimage-xsi
> softimage-3d
> houdini4.0
> houdini5.0
> houdini5.5
> FSAA Options:
> --fsaa={on|off}
> Enable/disable full scene anti-aliasing. Enable this option to
> enhance
> photo-realism in 3D rendering. Disable it to get the most accurate
> 3D
> image.
> --fs, --fsaa-samples={off,0,2,4,6}
> Set the number of FSAA samples per pixel or 2, 4, 6. off is the
> same
> as setting 0 samples.
> --fsg, --fsaa-gamma={on|off}
> Enable/disable FSAA gamma.
> --fmsp, --fsaa-ms-positions=x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3,x4,y4,x5,y5
> Change the FSAA Multi-Sample Positions for x0,y0 to x5,y5. You
> must
> specify exactly 12 real number values separated by commas.
>
> Screen-Related Options:
> --ovt, --overlay-type=STRING
> Change the overlay for the X server. STRING can be one of:
> opengl
> Xv
> disable
> --ovon, --overlay-on={0|1}
> Choose which head the hardware overlay should be visible on. The
> hardware overlay can be used for either OpenGL, video, pseudo-color
> or stereo.
> --lcd, --lcd-mode=STRING
> Change the LCD mode. STRING can be one of:
> center
> full
> --dtop, --desktop-setup=STRING
> Change the desktop setup for multiple display adapters.
> STRING can be one of:
> single 1 screen, second dark
> mirror 2 screens - same content, identical
> refresh rate/resolution
> Note: This option is NOT supported with
> Avivo
> clone 2 screens - same content, allows for
> different refresh rates/resolutions
> horizontal 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 right of screen 0
> horizontal,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 left of screen 0
> vertical 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 above of screen 0
> vertical,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
> screen 1 below of screen 0
> Note: This option is not valid if '--initial=dual-head' is
> specified.
> --vs, --sync-vsync={on|off}
> Enable/disable sync buffer swaps with vsync. Enable this option to
> prevent tearing during 3D rendering.
> --psc, --pseudo-color={on|off}
> Enable/disable pseudo-color visuals. Enable this option to get
> 16-bit
> color support.
> --stereo={on|off}
> Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo support. Enable this option only
> for
> using applications that support the use of hardware 3D shutter
> glasses.
> --ss, --stereo-sync={on|off}
> Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo sync. Enable this option to get
> 3D
> glasses to synchronize with the infrared transmitter.
> --resolution=Screen#,W1xH1,W2xH2,W3xH3,...
> Set the modes for the specified screen. You may specify several
> resolutions separated by commas.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --hsync=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
> Change the horizontal sync range of the specified monitor. Make
> sure
> you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this
> option.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --vrefresh=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
> Change the vertical refresh range of the specified monitor. Make
> sure
> you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this
> option.
> Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
> --hsync2=LOW-HIGH
> Change the horizontal sync range of the second display. Make sure
> you
> know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
> --vrefresh2=LOW-HIGH
> Change the vertical refresh range of the second display. Make sure
> you
> know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
> --mode2=W1xH1,W2XH2,W3xH3,...
> Change the modes for the second display. You may specify several
> resolutions separated by commas. Only valid for clone and big
> desktop
> settings.
> --screen-layout={left|right|above|below}
> Set the secondary screen position for dual head.
> --screen-overlap=NUM
> Set the screen overlap region in big desktop mode to be NUM pixels.
> --force-monitor=STRING[,STRING...]
> Describe all displays that are to be enabled and/or disabled
> regardless
> of physical connection. STRING can be one or more of the following
> set, separated by commas:
> crt1
> crt2
> lvds
> tv
> tmds1
> tmds2
> tmds2i
> nocrt1
> nocrt2
> nolvds
> notv
> notmds1
> notmds2
> notmds2i
>
> POWERplay Options:
> Following options will not change the config file.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --lsp, --list-powerstates
> Print information about power states and exit.
> --set-powerstate=NUMBER
> Set a power state listed by --list-powerstates.
>
> Advanced Options:
> --sync-video={on|off}
> Enable/disable sync to vsync for AVIVO video.
> This option is enabled by default and is used to prevent
> video tearing. By disabling this option video is free to
> render as fast as the 3D engine can handle. In the case of
> choppy video try to disable sync-video.
> --tls={on|off}
> Enable/disable fast thread local storage. Disable this option when
> virtual machines or WineX fail to work properly.
> --sb, --signal-block={on|off}
> Enable/disable signal blocking. Disable this option when debugging
> a
> multi-threaded OpenGL application.
> --locked-userpages={on|off}
> Enable/disable locked user pages. Disable this option if the system
> hangs when running fgl_glxgears.
> User page lock is no longer available on AGP system now.
> --gcpu, --generic-cpu={on|off}
> Enable/disable generic CPU. Use this option if the CPU is being
> reported improperly. For example: If you have an AMD cpu that is
> being reported as Intel.
> --max-gart-size=NUMBER
> Set user-defined max GART size for non-AGP systems.
> Possible integer values are from 64 to 512 (mb).
>
> Dynamic Display Management Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used for querying driver, controller and adaptor information.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --enable-monitor=STRING,STRING
> Setting current monitor to be enabled. Only 2 displays
> can be enabled at the same time. Any displays
> that are not on the list will be disabled.
> STRING can be one of the following set, separated
> by commas:
> none
> crt1
> crt2
> lvds
> tv
> tmds1
> tmds2
> auto -- use default policy to enable the displays.
> --query-monitor
> This will return connected and enabled monitor information
> --swap-monitor
> This only works for big desktop setup. This will swap the
> contents on the two monitors.
> --swap-screens={on|off}
> Enable/disable swap heads in dual-head mode.
> This option works only in dual-head mode.
>
> Pair mode options:
> Following options are used for query add and remove pair modes.
> These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
> the same command line will be ignored.
> --list-pairmode
> list all the current existing pair modes the driver can use.
> --add-pairmode=width0xheight0+width1xheight1
> Add one pair mode to the list. width0 and height0 are the
> size of primary display and width1 and height1 for the
> secondary display.
> --remove-pairmode=index
> Remove one pair mode from the list. User can get index by
> list-pairmode.
>
> External Events Daemon Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used to send commands to the atieventsd external events daemon.
> --set-policy=STRING
> Sets the event policy for the daemon to be STRING.
> See the atieventsd(8) manpage for further details.
>
> Display attribute options:
> Following options are used for query and set adjustment of
> specific attribute for specific display. These options will be
> effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
> will be ignored.
> The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> crt1, lvds, tv, tmds1, crt2, tmds2, cv, tmds2i .
> The ATTRIBTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, positionX,
> positionY, sizeX, sizeY, overscan, videoStandard
> --query-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE
> query the specific adjustment info of the specific display.
> if ATTRIBTYPE is not specified, all supported attribute
> information will be printed out.
> --set-dispattrib=DISPLAYTYPE,ATTRIBTYPE:VALUE
> set the attribute value of the specific display.
>
> Connector type options:
> Following options are used for query connector type
> for specific display. These options will be
> effective immediately. Other options on the same command line
> will be ignored.
> The DISPLAYTYPE in options can be one of the following strings:
> crt1, lvds, tv, tmds1, crt2, tmds2, cv, tmds2i .
> --query-connectortype=DISPLAYTYPE
> query the connector type of the specific display.
>
> Component video dongle options:
> Following options are used for query and set dongles for a
> component video. These options will be effective immediately.
> Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
> --query-cvdongle
> query dongle setting informations of the component video.
> --set-cvdongle=VALUE
> set the custom override value of the CV dongle.
> --reset-cvdongle
> reset the custom override setting(to zero)of the CV dongle.
>
> Component video customized mode options:
> Following options are used for query and set customized mode for
> component video. These options will be effective immediately.
> Other options on the same command line will be ignored.
> --query-cvmode
> query customized modes for component video.
> --add-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEDHEIGHT,REFRESH.
> add a customized mode for component video.
> --validate-cvmode=WIDTH,HEIGHT,FLAGS,BASEWIDTH,BASEHEIGHT,REFRESH.
> validate a customized mode for component video.
> --delete-cvmode=INDEX
> delete one customized mode for component video.
>
> Persistent Configuration Store (PCS) Options:
> Following options will not change the config file. They are
> used to manipulate the PCS database. Due to their nature, these.
> commands may only be run by the root user. Note that the prefix
> and key names are not case-sensitive.
> --get-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
> Prints out the specified prefix and key from the PCS
> database. The type of data will be shown along with
> the contents.
> --set-pcs-val=PREFIX,KEY,VALUE
> Sets an integer value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database. The value may be specified in hex by
> prefixing it with 0x or in octal by prefixing it with 0,
> otherwise the value is assumed to be in decimal.
> --set-pcs-str=PREFIX,KEY,STRING
> Sets a string value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database.
> --set-pcs-raw=PREFIX,KEY,HEXSTRING
> Sets a raw binary value at the specified prefix and key in
> the PCS database. The value is specified as a series of
> hex bytes with no 0x or spaces.
> (e.g. --set-pcs-raw="TestSection,TestData,E84C0E" sets 3 bytes)
> --del-pcs-key=PREFIX,KEY
> Deletes the specified prefix and key from the PCS database.
>
> Miscellaneous Options:
> -v, --verbose
> Show what aticonfig is doing.
> -q, --quiet
> Disable all information output except for errors.
> --effective={now,startup}
> Choose when the requested changes should take effect.
> now: Immediately. This change will affect the running X
> session if applicable. Only 'set-powerstate' and
> 'overlay-on' are applicable for now.
> startup: On future X server startups. This change will modify
> the
> X server configuration file if applicable.
> The default is 'now,startup', i.e., do both as applicable.
> --nobackup
> Do not make an automatic backup of the configuration file.
> -i, --input=FILE
> Select a FILE to input as the configuration file. Set FILE to '-'
> to
> pipe from standard input. Without this option, aticonfig will
> search
> /etc/X11 for the default configuration file.
> -o, --output=FILE
> Select a FILE to output the new configuration file to. Set FILE to
> '-'
> to print to standard output. Without this option, aticonfig will
> replace the input file with the newly generated file.
> -h, --help
> Display this help screen.
> -f, --force
> Only valid with 'initial' option. Force aticonfig to generate
> default
> Monitor, Device, and Screen sections even if the original
> configuration
> file has invalid settings in these sections.
>
> Examples:
> 1. Setting up fglrx for the first time.
> Single head : aticonfig --initial --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf
> Dual head : aticonfig --initial=dual-head --screen-layout=above
> This command will generate a dual head
> configuration
> file with the second screen located above the first
> screen.
> 2. Setting up big desktop to horizontal and set overlay on secondary
> display.
> aticonfig --dtop=horizontal --overlay-on=1
> 3. Setting up modes for primary display.
> aticonfig
> --resolution=0,1600x1200,1280x1024,1024x768
> 4. Force primary CRT on and TV-out off.
> aticonfig --force-monitor=crt1,notv
> 5. Change tv geometry
> aticonfig --tv-geometry=85x90+10-10
> This will set tv to 85% width (where 100% ==
> overscan) 90% height and shift 10 pixels right of centre
> and 10 pixels down of centre.
>
> Please report bugs to http://support.ati.com
>
>
> *
>
> Any suggestions on what to do next?
>
>
> Also I notice that the external monitor does not always activate when I
> connect the cable- reloading ubuntu seems to help, although so doing
> scares
> the cat.
>
> G
> On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 2:37 PM, Mario Vukelic <mario.vukelic at dantian.org>
> wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 2008-05-31 at 14:18 -0400, Gary Kirkpatrick wrote:
>> > I am using 8.04 ubuntu. Chris had me install fglrx, I am rather
>> > certain.
>> >
>> > I do not have 'Applications--Other." What, this is supposed to be
>> > there?
>>
>> Only if fglrx-control is installed. Try that.
>>
>> Note that this is not strictly needed, just another thing to try if
>> otherwise it doesn't work.
>>
>> Did you try the Screen Resolution control panel from Top Panel > menu
>> System > Preferences? It also has a "clone screen" checkbox. Maybe you
>> should try this first.
>>
>>
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