Dualview on a geforce 6800?

Braveheart1980 · 09-17-2004, 10:06 AM

I am wondering how i can enable my card's dualview option so i can watch dvd's on my tv set. My /etc/X11/xorg.conf is

# XFree86 4 configuration created by pyxf86config

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"

# RgbPath is the location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
# file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
# no need to change the default.
# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)
# By default, Red Hat 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of
# the X server to render fonts.
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
FontPath "unix/:7100"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "extmod"
Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"

EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
# Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
# To disable the XKEYBOARD extension, uncomment XkbDisable.
# Option "XkbDisable"
# To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
# lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
# keyboard, you will probably want to use:
# Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
# If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
# Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
#
# Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
# For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# or:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
#
# If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
# control keys, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
# Or if you just want both to be control, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:nocaps"
#
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "keyboard"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "AOC Spectrum"
DisplaySize 320 240
HorizSync 30.0 - 95.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 160.0
Option "dpms"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "Videocard vendor"
BoardName "VESA driver (generic)"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Group 0
Mode 0666
EndSection

What should i add so that dualview is activated?Or maybe tv out so i can watch dvds in my tv set.

PS I have tried 'playing' with xorg.conf based on the readme of my nvidias driver but had no luck.PLz help an nvidia

!!!

Zhenya · 09-17-2004, 11:12 AM

Cant help you with a precise answer but perhaps here http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_d..._1.0-6111.html
you can find all the information you need (sorry, you will have to read a little bit, as usual). I downloaded the latest Nvidia driver and I it works great in TwinView mode (two monitors). I know it is not what you need but it seems to me there will not be a problem making TV-out to work since your card is on the list of supported devices and the Nvidia GUI configuring utility has a TV option. Anyway, there is a very thorough README ( ftp://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Li...111/README.txt ) with I am sure can provide you with a lot of useful infomation. Hope it will help.

Braveheart1980 · 09-17-2004, 04:14 PM

"..and the Nvidia GUI configuring utility has a TV option.."

GUI cinfiguation utility???What i that?What command should i execute??

Braveheart1980 · 09-17-2004, 04:33 PM

I just found nvidia-settings but i can't c a tv option or a dualview one!Any help?

Zhenya · 09-19-2004, 07:55 AM

Sorry, my bad... Indeed, nvidia-settings doesnt have a TV configuring option. There is nvtv at http://sourceforge.net/projects/nv-tv-out/ but I am not sure if it supports your card.
But still, I think you should read the nvidia README file - I am sure there you can find all you need. If you installed the latest driver and if your video module is working with this card then I think the only thing you have to do is to figure out how to configure your module by changing XF86Config file (which is in /etc/X11/).

Braveheart1980 · 09-19-2004, 10:06 AM

It doesn't support tn-out,i've checked that!I'll follow your advice though to alter my xorg.conf.Thanks!

Braveheart1980 · 02-21-2005, 05:51 PM

Still no luck.
The best i've done so far is to get dual view worlking only when both desktops have the same resolution!

Zhenya · 02-21-2005, 05:58 PM

Was that what you were after? If not, refresh my memory again and post your XFConfig, maybe I will be able to help you.

Braveheart1980 · 02-21-2005, 06:51 PM

I wanna to enable twin view between my 19'' TFT monitor and my 21'' tv. But i want each screen to have a different resolution! (eg it is quite odd to hav a 19'' monitor with a resolution of 800x600!!)
After all these tests i've deleted my modified xf86config file , and restored my default.
Here it is anyway!

# /.../
# SaX generated X11 config file
# Created on: 2005-01-28T20:21:57+0200.
#
# Version: 4.8
# Contact: Marcus Schaefer <sax@suse.de>, 2002
#
# Automatically generated by [ISaX] (4.8)
# PLEASE DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE!
#
Section "Files"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/URW"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/PEX"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/latin2/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/latin2/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/latin2/100dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/latin2/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/latin7/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/baekmuk:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/japanese:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/kwintv"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/truetype"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/uni:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/CID"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/ucs/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/ucs/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/ucs/100dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/hellas/misc:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/hellas/75dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/hellas/100dpi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/hellas/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/sgi:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/xtest"
FontPath "/opt/kde3/share/fonts"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS0"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS1"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS2"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS3"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS4"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS5"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS6"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS7"
InputDevices "/dev/ttyS8"
InputDevices "/dev/psaux"
InputDevices "/dev/logibm"
InputDevices "/dev/sunmouse"
InputDevices "/dev/atibm"
InputDevices "/dev/amigamouse"
InputDevices "/dev/atarimouse"
InputDevices "/dev/inportbm"
InputDevices "/dev/gpmdata"
InputDevices "/dev/mouse"
InputDevices "/dev/usbmouse"
InputDevices "/dev/adbmouse"
InputDevices "/dev/input/mice"
InputDevices "/dev/input/event0"
InputDevices "/dev/pointer0"
InputDevices "/dev/pointer1"
InputDevices "/dev/pointer2"
InputDevices "/dev/pointer3"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
Option "AllowMouseOpenFail"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "type1"
Load "dbe"
Load "freetype"
Load "glx"
Load "v4l"
Load "extmod"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "kbd"
Identifier "Keyboard[0]"
Option "Protocol" "Standard"
Option "XkbLayout" "us,el"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbOptions" "grp:alt_shift_toggle,grp_led:scroll"
Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
Option "XkbVariant" ",winkeys"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "mouse"
Identifier "Mouse[1]"
Option "Buttons" "7"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Name" "ImExPS/2 Generic Explorer Mouse"
Option "Protocol" "explorerps/2"
Option "Vendor" "Sysp"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Option "CalcAlgorithm" "CheckDesktopGeometry"
DisplaySize 320 240
HorizSync 31-82
Identifier "Monitor[0]"
ModelName "1280X1024@75HZ"
VendorName "--> LCD"
VertRefresh 58-75
UseModes "Modes[0]"
EndSection

Section "Modes"
Identifier "Modes[0]"
Modeline "1280x1024" 134.72 1280 1336 1472 1728 1024 1025 1028 1068
Modeline "1024x768" 67.48 1024 1080 1184 1344 768 769 772 797
Modeline "1024x768" 79.52 1024 1080 1192 1360 768 769 772 801
Modeline "768x576" 37.37 768 800 880 992 576 577 580 598
Modeline "768x576" 43.52 768 800 880 992 576 577 580 601
Modeline "1600x1200" 169.28 1600 1704 1880 2160 1200 1201 1204 1244
Modeline "1600x1200" 176.23 1600 1712 1888 2176 1200 1201 1204 1246
EndSection

Section "Screen"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "768x576"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1600x1200"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1280x1024"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 32
Modes "1024x768" "768x576"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "768x576"
EndSubSection
Device "Device[0]"
Identifier "Screen[0]"
Monitor "Monitor[0]"
EndSection

Section "Device"
BoardName "0x0041"
BusID "1:0:0"
Driver "nvidia"
Identifier "Device[0]"
Screen 0
VendorName "NVidia"
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Layout[all]"
InputDevice "Keyboard[0]" "CoreKeyboard"
InputDevice "Mouse[1]" "CorePointer"
Option "Clone" "off"
Option "Xinerama" "off"
Screen "Screen[0]"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Group "video"
Mode 0660
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
EndSection

Zhenya · 02-26-2005, 09:58 AM

OK, I see. The easiest (and most efficient) way would be to configure TwinView to clone one desktop (one X screen) to two screens - Monitor and TV - (that's what you've done before, I guess) and have different modes available, say 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600... And whenever you need to watch TV you just switch to a different mode. If you use KDE there is a nice kicker applet that sits in the system tray and lets you do this task very fast and easy. Perhaps you can even bind a key shortcut to do that as well. This is the way I handled this problem when I configured TV-out for my friend once.

There is an option to set different resolution for each screen in MetaModes option. I have never tried this but we can do it together if you want. You device section should look something like this:

Section "Device"
BoardName "0x0041"
BusID "1:0:0"
Driver "nvidia"
Identifier "Device[0]"
Screen 0
VendorName "NVidia"
Option "TwinView"
Option "MetaModes" "1280x1024,1280x1024; 1024x768,1024x768"
Option "SecondMonitorHorizSync" "30-50"
Option "SecondMonitorVertRefresh" "60"
Option "TwinViewOrientation" "Clone"
Option "ConnectedMonitor" "DFP, TV"
Option "TVOutFormat" "SVIDEO"
Option "TVStandard" "NTSC-M"
EndSection

make sure the sync parameters and TV standard are correct for you TV set. And make sure you don't change Xinerama and Clone options in the Section "ServerLayout". Before you edit your XFConfig, I would suggest to add 800x600 resolution mode to your current screen in YAST (or SAX) - that would be easier than to configure it by hand. Also, when you boot your computer, give a kernel parameter '3' in GRUB to boot yourself to the level 3 (just hit 3 in GRUB) so you can practice with different XFConfig options more easily. Then you can 'startx' in the command line to load X and then Ctrl-Alt-Backspace (or Ctrl-Alt-Shift-Backspace) to kill X. Edit you XFConfig in emacs or vi and repeat the procedure. If you don't understand something, I will be happy to help.

After you can see the same desktop on both screens (your TV and your monitor) we can try different MetaModes, for instance you can try:
Option "MetaModes" "1280x1024,800x600; 1024x768,640x480"
This should have different resolutions for each screen. Let me know if it works.

If for some reason we can't make it to work, we can configure TwinMode in a different way. Say, we can have a desktop which is split between two screens, one of which is, for instance, 1280x1024 (the monitor), and the other one is 800x600 (TV). But in this case you would not see the same on each of the screens. Let's not try this before we try the MetaModes option.

There is also an option to configure separate X screen for each monitor, but in this case you would have two different Device, Monitor, and Screen sections in XFConfig. This is not the best way since your X will be working twice as hard (although you might not care if you have a powerful PC). Also this option is more complicated than the previous one.

Let me know what you do and if you need my help,