Configuring Graphics Cards, Monitors, Keyboards, and Pointing Devices
Use the kdmconfig program to identify graphics cards, chips, monitors, keyboards, and pointing devices required for running the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) or other windowing system.
Graphics Devices
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Issue |
What to Do |
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How to configure an unrecognized graphics device manually. |
If hardware limitations or inadequate information from the BIOS prevent proper configuration of a graphics device, manually configure the devices by providing information to the kdmconfig software interface. |
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How to verify the configuration of graphics devices. |
Check the sample display provided after configuration and click to accept the configuration. If the display looks wrong or you can't click on the button, use the kdmconfig software to change the device parameters, and accept the configuration when the sample display looks correct. |
Monitors
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What to Do |
What to Do |
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How to correct a redundant monitor configuration for the Weitek P9000-based Diamond Viper graphics card. |
The OpenWindows environment uses the attributes listed on the same line as the Diamond Viper card selection in the kdmconfig interface. The next screen that requests monitor type is ignored by the software, and any selection can be made. |
For additional information on the kdmconfig program, see the kdmconfig(1M) man page.
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