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2.3.14 X Windows Configuration

  To configure X Windows you must first select your video card. Scroll down the list of supported cards until you locate the card in your machine. If your card is not listed it may not be supported by XFree86. In this case you can try the last card entry on the list (Unlisted Card) or a commercial X Windows server, such as Metro X. The next step is to select your monitor. If your monitor is not listed you can select one of the generic monitor entries or ``Custom'' and enter your own parameters. Custom monitor configuration is recommended only for those who have a sound understanding of the inner workings of CRT displays. The average user should probably use one of the generic selections from the list. After selecting a monitor you need to tell Xconfigurator how much video memory you have. Move the highlight to the appropriate list entry and then press or to continue. For the next step it is recommended that you select the default (No Clockchip Setting) entry, but experienced users may want to select a specific clockchip. The final configuration step consists of selecting the video modes that you want to include in your XF86config file. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor up and down the list under each color depth (8, 16 and 24 bit). Use the to select individual resolutions and the key to move between color depth fields. When you have selected the video modes you want to use move the cursor to the ``OK'' button and press , or use the shortcut. An information screen will give you the most current information on selecting video modes, starting and stopping the X server.



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