[PATCH] Documentation fixes in intel810.txt (9b262144) · Commits · 戴 / test

Documentation/fb/intel810.txt

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		@@ -9,8 +9,9 @@ Intel 810/815 Framebuffer driver
		================================================================

		A. Introduction

		This is a framebuffer driver for various Intel 810/815 compatible
		graphics devices. These would include:
		graphics devices. These include:

		Intel 810
		Intel 810E
		@@ -24,7 +25,7 @@ B. Features
		- Choice of using Discrete Video Timings, VESA Generalized Timing
		Formula, or a framebuffer specific database to set the video mode

		- Supports a variable range of horizontal and vertical resolution, and
		- Supports a variable range of horizontal and vertical resolution and
		vertical refresh rates if the VESA Generalized Timing Formula is
		enabled.

		@@ -91,12 +92,12 @@ C. List of available options

		g. "hsync1/hsync2:<value>"
		select the minimum and maximum Horizontal Sync Frequency of the
		monitor in KHz. If a using a fixed frequency monitor, hsync1 must
		monitor in kHz. If using a fixed frequency monitor, hsync1 must
		be equal to hsync2. If EDID probing is successful, these will be
		ignored and values will be taken from the EDID block.

		Recommendation: check monitor manual for correct values
		default (29/30)
		(default = 29/30)

		h. "vsync1/vsync2:<value>"
		select the minimum and maximum Vertical Sync Frequency of the monitor
		@@ -118,7 +119,7 @@ C. List of available options
		used by standard graphics applications (XFree86). The default
		offset (16 MB for a 64 MB aperture, 8 MB for a 32 MB aperture) will
		avoid XFree86's usage and allows up to 7 MB/15 MB of framebuffer
		memory. Depending on your usage, adjust the value up or down,
		memory. Depending on your usage, adjust the value up or down
		(0 for maximum usage, 31/63 MB for the least amount). Note, an
		arbitrary setting may conflict with XFree86.

		@@ -162,6 +163,7 @@ C. List of available options

		Recommendation: do not set
		(default = not set)

		o. <xres>x<yres>[-<bpp>][@<refresh>]
		The driver will now accept specification of boot mode option. If this
		is specified, the options 'xres' and 'yres' will be ignored. See
		@@ -225,11 +227,11 @@ F. Setup

		make menuconfig/xconfig/config

		b. Under "Code Maturity Options", enable "Prompt for experimental/
		incomplete code/drivers".
		b. Under "Code maturity level options" enable "Prompt for development
		and/or incomplete code/drivers".

		c. Enable agpgart support for the Intel 810/815 on-board graphics.
		This is required. The option is under "Character Devices"
		This is required. The option is under "Character Devices".

		d. Under "Graphics Support", select "Intel 810/815" either statically
		or as a module. Choose "use VESA Generalized Timing Formula" if
		@@ -241,11 +243,11 @@ F. Setup
		'use VESA Generalized Timing Formula' to 'y'.

		f. If you want a framebuffer console, enable it under "Console
		Drivers"
		Drivers".

		g. Compile your kernel.

		h. Load the driver as described in section D and E.
		h. Load the driver as described in sections D and E.

		i. Try the DirectFB (http://www.directfb.org) + the i810 gfxdriver
		patch to see the chipset in action (or inaction :-).

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