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xf86-video-geode -- AMD Geode GX and LX graphics driver for X.org
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README last updated: 2011-03-13
README last updated: 2011-11-17
GIT repository:
git://anongit.freedesktop.org/git/xorg/driver/xf86-video-geode
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= Introduction =
This is the X graphics driver for the AMD Geode GX and LX processors.
The GX driver features XAA and EXA support for graphics acceleration,
and the LX driver supports EXA (including compositing). Both drivers
support Xv overlay supprot and dynamic rotation with XRandR.
The GX component supports both XAA and EXA for graphics acceleration.
The LX component supports EXA including compositing. Both support Xv
overlay and dynamic rotation with XRandR. Additionally, a V4L2 driver
for the Geode LX is provided.
= Dependencies =
As of version 2.9.0, this driver depends on X server 1.3 or newer,
Since version 2.9.0, this driver depends on X server 1.3 or greater,
because it utilizes the new common DDC probing libraries from X.Org.
If necessary, it might be possible to create autoconf macros to make
this driver compile against older X servers, following this example:
If necessary, it might be possible to create autoconf macros to make
this driver compile against older X servers, following this example:
http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-commit/2007-February/010341.html
http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-commit/2007-February/010341.html
Patches accomplishing the same trick for the Geode driver are welcome.
Patches accomplishing the same trick for the Geode driver are welcome.
= Roadmap =
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LX: 1920x1440 (CRT) and 1600x1200 (TFT)
GX: 1600x1200 (CRT) and 1280x1024 (TFT)
SC: 1280x1024 (CRT/TFT) - Currently unsupported by this driver -
SC: 1280x1024 (CRT/TFT) *** Currently unsupported by this driver ***
= FAQ =
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Q: How do I produce useful information whenever submiting a bug report?
A: See http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Documentation/ServerDebugging
and follow the instructions.
and follow the instructions found there.
Q: How do I test development snapshots from the upstream GIT repository?