[Wolves] error with xfree86

Robert Smith wolves at mailman.lug.org.uk
Thu Nov 7 21:17:02 2002


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Hi

I am trying to get 'x' to boot on a 166mz IBM cyrix box 32mb RAM S3Virge =
graphics card and a 15" monitor.

When i try and run 'x' using 'startx' i get the following error message =
's3v: warning: VerticalRetraceWait timed out(2:3)'

has anyone got any ideas, any more info needed??

many thanks

rob

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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I am trying to get 'x' to boot on a =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>When i try and run 'x' using 'startx' i =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>has anyone got any ideas, any more info =

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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>many thanks</FONT></DIV>
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