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5.3.2 Xconfigurator

  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. Section 5.3.2 may help you determine the video server that matches your hardware. 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.





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