Java Desktop System Release 3 Troubleshooting Guide

1.3 Graphics and Locale Problems

Platform 

  • Solaris OS for SPARC systems

  • Solaris OS for x86 systems

Problem  

Change Request Number: 6207091 

Systems with two video cards might experience problems when trying to configure the X server graphics settings. This configuration is typically done at the end of the installation process. When you configure the video output, you might see that both of your monitors display the black-and-white cross-hatching that indicates that an X server is running. However, no subsequent SaX2 configuration program is launched.

If you reboot your system at this point, the key mappings change to the German locale. For non-German keyboard users, this might suggest that you cannot login successfully through the GDM login manager. 

Solution  

You need to use just one video card. Shut down the system, remove a video card, then reinstall the Java Desktop System. The locale that you select during installation should now persist and be correct. The system should also now be able to configure the remaining video card.