SUSE and Matrox P650 dual head graphics card

From: Sean Clarke (sean.clarke_at_nospamPleaseImBritish-sec-consulting.co.uk)
Date: 02/27/05


Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:20:50 GMT

Hi,
        Has anyone had any success in using Linux (X.org) with the Matrox P650 dual
head card?

I am using SUSE 9.2, it doesn't really recognise the card (Sax), and uses it
under the VESA/framebuffer guise. When I try and use the Matrox driver
(mga) or force X.org into thinking it is a G450 or G550 I get obscure
errors (no /dev/apm - no EE screens detected) and no video.

I really want to use the card in dual head mode - anyone had any real
success?

Regards
Sean Clarke



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