[Openchrome-users] Scrambeld screens in Ubuntu 7.10 with VN800

[Jelle de Jong]

John Eby wrote:
> 
> I compiled and installed the openchrome driver from svn, revision 425,
> using the openchrome.sh script found in the Ubuntu Forums on a fresh
> install of Ubuntu 7.10.
> 
> The openchrome.sh script is great. Compiles the driver and modifies
> xorg.conf to use the driver. X starts up using the openchrome driver.
> 
> The display OK for a bit and starts to scramble.
> 
> Its almost as if old screen memory is getting switched in that shows a
> history of the cursor locations and window positions. For example, If I
> drag a dialog box across the screen. It will land and position fine, but
> I will eventually get a screen that shows its trails. Windows and dialog
> box contents and items on the ubuntu menu bars disappear. Have to cursor
> over, click on them or resize the windows to get items to redraw.
> 
> This is on an Everex StepNote NC1500 (VN800+VT8237) with a Via C7-M 1500
> Eden Processor.
> 
> Any help or Ideas are appreciated.

please try the following driver option

Option "EnableAGPDMA" "false"

Best regards,

Jelle (TuxCrafter)