Hi,
I´ve installed XBMX using the wiki
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=HOW-TO:_Inst...ep-by-step
Can I force X to intialize on the HDMI output, meaning that I want the picture so be sent out using only HDMI.
I have a problem with getting picture with HDMI. The only way to get this is to boot the computer with VGA cable, then when the XBMC logo appears - I unplug VGA and plug in HDMI.
There has to be a way to get picture over HDMI without swithing cables?
This questions is really better for the ubuntu forums. You'll get better answers quicker there.
Anything in the BIOS you can change? Mine works as "auto".
A description of your hardware and posting your xorg.conf might help.
Krieg Wrote:Anything in the BIOS you can change? Mine works as "auto".
A description of your hardware and posting your xorg.conf might help.
Thanks, here is some more info about my setup
I have a a Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard. It is has GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i Chipset with HDMI + VGA + DVI output.
Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) is installed on a 4BG usb flash drive
There is nothing in BIOS that I can change to solve this. I have verified this with Gigabyte. The only thing that is relavent in BIOS is which display device is intitialized first, I one have the onboard GPU.
My Plasma is a Panasonic th42-pz70.
I use this xorg.conf:
sudo wget
http://217.20.138.65/xbmc/xorg.conf -O /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Video is initialized correctly over HDMI if I use Vista.
Br, Daniel
I have the same mainboard but I run Hardy. I will check when I am at home and post my xorg.conf.
When you boot with only the HDMI cable connected, do you see all the booting messages in the screen? I do.
Krieg Wrote:I have the same mainboard but I run Hardy. I will check when I am at home and post my xorg.conf.
When you boot with only the HDMI cable connected, do you see all the booting messages in the screen? I do.
Thanks!
I can´t see any booting messages (and BIOS info) with HDMI cable connected. Works with VGA.
Br, Daniel
Are you routing the HDMI through a receiver to the plasma or directly to the plasma?
Cool thanks for tha xorg
I am waiting to deal with a similar config question and I will definately look at your sample.
With my motherboard which has a 9300 onboard chip, the HDMI will only activate during boot if I have the TV on and set to the proper input. Its like the computer doesn't see the TV there so it never outputs to HDMI. I am guessing its a EDID thing.
dandirk Wrote:Cool thanks for tha xorg
I am waiting to deal with a similar config question and I will definately look at your sample.
With my motherboard which has a 9300 onboard chip, the HDMI will only activate during boot if I have the TV on and set to the proper input. Its like the computer doesn't see the TV there so it never outputs to HDMI. I am guessing its a EDID thing.
my tv isnt detected even when powered on (using HDMI)
tv work with hdmi using windows. it also works when switching from VGA to HDMI as described in my original posting.
Br, Daniel
Krieg Wrote:My xorg.conf: http://www.pastebin.ca/1400113
Thanks, but I get the same problem...no picture over HDMI
This is my /var/log/Xorg.0.log
http://www.pastebin.ca/1400166
I dont know mucg about X but the last part of the log seems interesting:
EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA graphics device PCI:0:16:0.
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Please check your system's kernel log for additional error
(EE) NVIDIA(0): messages and refer to Chapter 8: Common Problems in the
(EE) NVIDIA(0): README for additional information.
(EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA graphics device!
(II) UnloadModule: "nvidia"
(II) UnloadModule: "wfb"
(II) UnloadModule: "fb"
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal server error:
no screens found
xbmc@xbmc:~$
Br, Daniel
How did you install the Nvidia drivers and which version are you running?
ok, so this is my log file when I´ve managed to get picture over HDMI, using the VGA to HDMI switch trick
http://www.pastebin.ca/1400185
What is wrong, please help