Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:35:33 +0100 | From | Jurriaan <> | Subject | Re: Matrox Acceleration Probably_Just_Cosmetic Bug |
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From: Petr Vandrovec <vandrove@vc.cvut.cz> Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 08:48:45PM +0100 > On Sun, Nov 16, 2003 at 09:46:01PM +1100, Tudor wrote: > > If you select "Matrox Acceleration" either built in or as module there > > are two options: > > - G100/G200/G400/G450/G500 support > > and > > - G100/G200/G400 support > > > > If you select the first, the second disappears. > > If you select the second, the first stays. > > It is feature, so you can "extend" your driver later when you decide. Both > config options points to the same sources. In the past there was option > "G100-G550 support" with "Secondary head on G450/G550". Unfortunately > G450 and G550 users were connecting monitor to the secondary output, > and then complaining that they do not see anything on the monitor. > So now this option is implicitly enabled when you select first choice, > and disabled when you select second one. > > Unless you cannot afford about 16KB for secondary CRTC driver, you should > select first choice, as it gives you better upgrade path. > Petr Vandrovec > I've always found this confusing as well, as I use a G450 but never use the secondary output.
How about
- G100-550 support (including secondary output) - G100-400 support (single head only)
then mention in the help-text that secondary output is only usable after running program %%%% ?
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