configuring X Windows on HP-UX (other graphics cards)
the XF86Config file
The virtual screen allows you to have a “root window” larger than what can be displayed on the monitor. (e.g. the monitor may be 800x600 display, but have a 1280x1024 virtual size). The Virtual keyword is used to specify this size. Note that many of the new accelerated graphics drivers use
SubSection ìDisplayî
Depth depth
Visual visual
Modes ìModeNameî
ViewPort x0 y0
Option Ö
...
EndSubSection
The Depth entry specifies what color depth the Display subsection is to be used for. Only Depths of 8 and 24 are supported.
The Modes entry specifies the list of video modes to use. Each ModeName specified must be in double quotes. They must correspond to those specified or referenced in the appropriate Monitor section. The server will delete modes from this list which don't satisfy various requirements. The first valid mode in this list will be the default display mode for startup. The list of valid modes is converted internally into a circular list. It is possible to switch to the next mode with
The Visual entry is optional and sets the default root visual type.
The visual type available for the depth 8 is: PseudoColor
The visual type available for depth 24 is: TrueColor
The ViewPort optional entry sets the upper left corner of the initial display. This is only relevant when the virtual screen resolution is different from the resolution of the initial video mode. If this entry is not given, then the initial display will be centered in the virtual display area. Source: XF86Config man page.
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