[Intel-gfx] G45 user experience

[Goga777]

> Just put an Intel dg45-ID board into my HTPC, replacing a
> G35 and have the following to report, not sure if these are
> known issues.  Using driver 2.5.0 on Linux 2.6.28-rc3-git3
> ALSA GIT snapshot.
> 
> When I connect the HDMI on the mainboard directly to my
> Insignia TV, X seems to do the right thing.  Comes up in
> 1200x720.  However, when connecting to my Yamaha RX-V1800
> receiver which in-turn connects to the TV, Resolution is
> 720X480.  It does however show a picture which is better
> than I could get with the G35 through the AMP.  Adding a
> custom ModeLine does seem to fix this though.
> 
> The other issue is sound output but only under X.  When I
> am at the console, I can play audio through the HDMI port
> under ALSA using subdevice 3.  2-channel PCM and AC3 hapily
> stream to the receiver.  However, once X is started, sound
> through the HDMI stops.  Not sure whether that's an Intel
> GFX issue or one with ALSA, probably both.


and what about the quality of pictures for 1080i/1080p video from your dg45-ID  ? is it good ? excellent ? terrible ?
what about cpu load during of playback this content ?

Goga