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Re: Cirrus Logic GD-5480 problem in linux

 
Mark Silver
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Cirrus Logic GD-5480 problem in linux

I have a P750C Visualize workstation which I am converting form NT to Redhat 8.0. In Redhat, for any resolution higher that 800x640, I can only use an 8 bit color depth. Is there any way around this?
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Stuart Browne
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Re: Cirrus Logic GD-5480 problem in linux

Sounds like it incorrectly detected the amount of available video memory.

What value does it have in /etc/X11/XF86config under the 'Device' section for 'VideoRam' ?

You might want to make sure it has an appropraite amount, something >= 4096 or so (depending on the card).
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Mark Silver
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Re: Cirrus Logic GD-5480 problem in linux

I checked the video memory, and the card only has 1Mb. I was initially puzzled by this because the HP Visulize work station is supposed to be optimized for graphically intense solid modelling software. After opening up the box, I found that the video card uses both an AGP and a PCI slot right next to each other. Maybe this card use some form of acceleration that Xfree86 doesn't support?
Stuart Browne
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Re: Cirrus Logic GD-5480 problem in linux

Possibly.

Unfortunately, the HP Support site doesn't have any details about the model number you've given, so I can't say for certain.

I don't suppose you have the hardware specs, and the model number of this piggy-back card you mentioned?
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