XF86 won't turn off LCD backlight

From: Doobster (rnaheed_at_nvek.com)
Date: 09/29/03 

Date: 28 Sep 2003 21:34:44 -0700

Hello,
I am running MDK 2.4.21-0.18mm with a Radeon 9500 with an LCD
connected to the digital port and a CRT connected to the analog port.
APM shuts down the CRT just fine and blanks the LCD, but the backlight
on the LCD stays on. I have 'Option "DPMS"' enabled for both
monitors, but can't get the backlight to turn off.

Am I missing anything?

If it is not possible to turn off the backlight on the LCD, should I
manually turn off the LCD when not in use? Or is it better to leave
it on?

Thanks,
Ross.

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