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Configuring X-Windows Visually

Configure X-Windows Server

 

User Confirmation Requested Would you like to configure your X server at this time? [ Yes ]   No

 
This can be done later using /stand/sysinstall if you don't have graphics card and monitor information handy. Equipment damage can occur if settings are incorrect.
 

Please select the XFree86 configuration tool you want to use. The first tool, XF86Setup, is fully graphical and requires the VGA16 server in order to work (should have been selected by default, but if you de-selected it then you won't be able to use this fancy setup tool). The second tool, xf86config, is a more simplistic shell-script based tool and less friendly to new users, but it may work in situations where the fancier one does not.      XF86Setup    Fully graphical xFree86 configuration tool.     xf86config   Shell-script based XFree86 configuration tool.      XF98Setup    Fully graphical XFree86 configuration tool.  [ OK ]   Cancel  [ Press F1 to read the XFree86 release notes for FreeBSD ]

 

Message You have configured and been running the mouse daemon.  Choose "/dev/sysmouse" as the mouse port and "SysMouse" or "MouseSystems" as the mouse protocol in the X configuration utility.  [ OK ] [ Press enter to continue ]

 

Press [Enter] to switch to graphics mode.  This may take a while...  [ OK ]

 
The XF86 Setup Introduction will appear. Read the instructions carefully.
 

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor Modeselection Other       Introduction to Configuration with XF86 Setup There are five areas of configuration that need to be completed, corresponding to the buttons along the top:    Mouse   - Use this to set the protocol, baud rate, etc. used by your mouse Keyboard - Set the nationality and layout of your keyboard Card - Used to select the chipset, RAMDAC, etc. of your card Monitor - Use this to enter your monitor's capabilities Modeselection - Use this to chose the modes that you want to use Other - Configure some miscellaneous settings    You'll probably want to start with configuring your mouse (you can just press [Enter] to do so)  and when you've finished configuring all five of these, select the Done button.  To select any of the buttons, press the underlined letter together with either Control or Alt.  You can also press ? or click on the Help button at any time for additional instructions     Abort      Done      Help

The instructions will immediately appear over the menu. After reading, select "Dismiss" to return to the menu shown above.
 

First select the protocol for your mouse using 'p', then if needed, change the device name. If applicable, also set the baud rate (1200 should work). Avoid moving the mouse or pressing buttons before the correct protocol has been selected. Press 'a' to apply the changes and try moving your mouse around. If the mouse pointer doesn not move properly, try a different protocol or device name.  Once the mouse is moving properly, test that the various buttons also work correctly. If you have a three button muouse and the middle button does not work, try the buttons labeled ChordMiddle and Emulate3Buttons.  Note: the 'logitech' protocol is only used by older logitech mice. Most current models use the 'Microsoft' or "MouseMan' protocol.     Key  ---------       a      b       c       d      e       l      n      p       r      s      t       3      4      5       - - - - - - - - - - Function   ---------------------------------------------------------   Apply changes   Change to next baud rate   Toggle the ChordMiddle button   Toggle the ClearDTR button   Toggle the Emulate3button button   Select the next resolution   Set the name of the device   Select the next protocol   Toggle the ClearRTS button   Increase the sample rate   Increase the 3-button emulation timeout   Set buttons to 3   Set buttons to 4   Set buttons to 5    Dismiss

 

Configuring your Mouse
 

User Confirmation Requested Does this system have a mouse connected to it? [ Yes ]   No

 

Please configure your mouse You can cut and paste text in the text console by running the mouse daemon. Specify a port and a protocol type of your mouse and enable the mouse daemon. If you don't want this feature, select 4 to disable the daemon.  Once you've enabled the mouse daemon, you can specify "/dev/sysmouse" as your mouse device and "SysMouse" or MouseSystems" as mouse protocol when running the X configuration utility (see Configuration menu).    1 Type       Select mouse protocol type     2 Port       Select mouse port    3 Enable     Test and run the mouse daemon    4 Disable    Disable the mouse daemon    0 Exit       Exit this menu (returning to previous  [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

Select a protocol type for your mouse If you are not sure, choose "Auto". It should always work for bus and PS/2 style mice. It may not work for the serial mouse if the mouse does not support the PnP standard. But, it won't hurt. Many 2-button serial mice are compatible with "Microsoft" or "MouseMan". 3-button serial mice may be compatible with "mouseSystems" or "MouseMan". If the mouse has a wheel, it may be compatible with "IntelliMouse".   (*) Auto           Bus mouse, PS/2 style mouse or PnP serial mouse   ( ) Glidepoint     ALPS GlidePoint pad (serial)   ( ) Hitachi        Hitachi tablet (serial)   ( ) IntelliMouse   Microsoft IntelliMouse (serial)   ( ) Logitech       Logitech protocol (old models) (serial)   ( ) Microsoft      Microsoft protocol (serial)   ( ) MM Series      MM Series protocol (serial)   ( ) Mouseman       Logitech MouseMan/TrackMan models (serial)    ( ) MouseSystems   MouseSystems protocol (serial)   ( ) ThinkingMouse  Kensington ThinkingMouse (serial)  [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

Please configure your mouse You can cut and paste text in the text console by running the mouse daemon. Specify a port and a protocol type of your mouse and enable the mouse daemon. If you don't want this feature, select 4 to disable the daemon.  Once you've enabled the mouse daemon, you can specify "/dev/sysmouse" as your mouse device and "SysMouse" or MouseSystems" as mouse protocol when running the X configuration utility (see Configuration menu).    1 Type       Select mouse protocol type     2 Port       Select mouse port     3 Enable     Test and run the mouse daemon    4 Disable    Disable the mouse daemon    0 Exit       Exit this menu (returning to previous  [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

Select a protocol type for your mouse If you are not sure, choose "Auto". It should always work for bus and PS/2 style mice. It may not work for the serial mouse if the mouse does not support the PnP standard. But, it won't hurt. Many 2-button serial mice are compatible with "Microsoft" or "MouseMan". 3-button serial mice may be compatible with "mouseSystems" or "MouseMan". If the mouse has a wheel, it may be compatible with "IntelliMouse".   ( ) COM1           Serial mouse on COM1 (/dev/cuaa0)   ( ) COM2           Serial mouse on COM2 (/dev/cuaa1)    ( ) COM3           Serial mouse on COM3 (/dev/cuaa2)    ( ) COM4           Serial mouse on COM4 (/dev/cuaa3)    ( ) BusMouse       Logitech, ATI or MS bus mouse (/dev/mse0)    (*) PS/2           PS/2 style mouse (/dev/psm0) [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

Please configure your mouse You can cut and paste text in the text console by running the mouse daemon. Specify a port and a protocol type of your mouse and enable the mouse daemon. If you don't want this feature, select 4 to disable the daemon.  Once you've enabled the mouse daemon, you can specify "/dev/sysmouse" as your mouse device and "SysMouse" or MouseSystems" as mouse protocol when running the X configuration utility (see Configuration menu).    1 Type       Select mouse protocol type     2 Port        Select mouse port     3 Enable    Test and run the mouse daemon     4 Disable    Disable the mouse daemon    0 Exit        Exit this menu (returning to previous  [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

User Confirmation Requested Now move the mouse and see if it works.  (Note that buttons don't have any effect for now.)     Is the mouse cursor moving?   [ Yes ]   No

 

Please configure your mouse You can cut and paste text in the text console by running the mouse daemon. Specify a port and a protocol type of your mouse and enable the mouse daemon. If you don't want this feature, select 4 to disable the daemon.  Once you've enabled the mouse daemon, you can specify "/dev/sysmouse" as your mouse device and "SysMouse" or MouseSystems" as mouse protocol when running the X configuration utility (see Configuration menu).    1 Type       Select mouse protocol type     2 Port        Select mouse port     3 Enable     Test and run the mouse daemon     4 Disable    Disable the mouse daemon    0 Exit      Exit this menu (returning to previous [  OK  ]   Cancel

 

Video Card

I selected my video card from the list using the scroll bar.
 

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor  Modeselection  Other      Card selected: STB Velocity 128  STB Powergraph 64  STB Powergraph 64 Video  STB Powergraph X-24  STB Systems Powergraph 3D  STB Systems Velocity 3D  STB Velocity 128 STB Velocity 64 Video  SiS SG86C201  Sierra Screaming 3D  Sigma Concorde  Sigma Legend  Spider Black Widow  Spider Black Widow Plus  Spider Tarantula 64   S  C  R  O  L  L  B  A  R      (Grahpic not shown)          Read README file     Detailed Setup      Abort      Done      Help

The "Detailed Setup" was then selected. I selected "8 Meg" of Video RAM since I knew my card had that. I let it probe for the other information.
 

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor  Modeselection  Other      Card selected: STB Velocity 128  Server:   Mono VGA16 SVGA 8514 AGX I128 Mach8 Mach32 Mach64 P9000 S3 S3V TGA W32     Chipset      RamDac     ClockChip   Selected options:      Additional lines to add to Device section of the SF86Config file:   Video RAM      Probed       256K      3Meg    512K    4Meg    1Meg    6Meg    2Meg    8Meg    Read README file        Card List    First make sure the correct server is selected, then make whatever changes are needed If the Chipset, RamDac, or ClockChip entries are left blank, the will be probed   Abort      Done      Help

Monitor Setup :

There are two ways to proceed. One method requires that you enter the horizontal and vertical sweep capabilities of your monitor. I took a conservative route and chose one of the options already listed since my monitor was capable of that setting.

Do not exceed the ratings of your monitor. Damage could occur. If you have doubts select "ABORT" and get the information. The remainder of the installation process will be unaffected and configuring the X-Server can be done later using /stand/sysinstall.

After selecting a listed option, the screen will display the horizontal and vertical sweep rates that will be used. Compare those to the monitor specifications. The monitor must be capable of using those ranges.
 

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor  Modeselection  Other Monitor sync rates           Horizontal   31.5                Vertical   60      40  50  60  70  80  90  100  110  120  130  140       __                                      20          30          40          50          60          70          80          90          100          110            |      Standard VGA, 640x480 @ 60 Hz  Super VGA, 800x600 @56 Hz  8514 Compatible, 1024x768 @ 87 Hz interlaced (no 800x600)  Super VGA, 1024x768 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 800x600 @ 56 Hz  Extended Super VGA, 800x600 @ 60 Hz, 640x480 @ 72 Hz  Non-Interlaced SVGA, 1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 800x600 @ 72 Hz High Frequency SVGA, 1024x768 @ 70 Hz  Multi-frequency that can do 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz  Multi-frequency that can do 1280x1024 @ 74 Hz  Multi-frequency that can co 1280x1024 @ 76 Hz           Enter the Horizontal and Vertical Sync ranges for your monitor  or if you do not have that information, choose from the list   Abort      Done      Help

Video Mode Selection Config :

I selected the modes and color depth appropriate for my system.

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor  Modeselection  Other                        Select the modes you want to use   640x480 S C R O L L B A R   800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1600x1200 640x400 320x200 320x240   8bpp    16bpp    24bpp    32bpp    Select the default color depth you want to use      Abort      Done      Help

Other :

Normally you never need to make any changes in this area.  Note the method to kill the x-server: hotkey sequence (Ctrl-Alt-Backspace).

Make a complete check of all your settings once again, and then selected "Done". It will then attempt to switch to x-mode to verify the settings. If nothing appears or appears wrong, kill the x-server and adjust the settings.
 

Mouse Keyboard Card Monitor  Modeselection  Other Optional server settings   These should be set to reasonable values, by default, so you probably don't need to change anything     Allow server to be killed with hotkey sequence (Ctrl-Alt-Backspace)   Allow video mode switching   Don't Trap Signals - prevents the server from exitting cleanly   Allow video mode changes from other hosts    Allow changes to keyboard and mouse settings from other hosts     Abort      Done      Help

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