Re: ultra 5 and PGX24 graphics config problem and cpu change

From: CJT (abujlehc_at_prodigy.net)
Date: 10/25/04 

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 07:09:52 GMT

jmd wrote:
> I bought a sun ultra 5 360 mhz a couple of weeks ago and the best video i can
> get so far is 8 bit graphics. this ultra had never been used as i peeled
> the stickers off the power supply area in back and had a setup screen for
> Sol7 when i booted the box.
>
> in my searching the net i find differing opinions as to whether or not any
> ultra5s came with 24 bit graphics. the sun ultra5 user manual i found,
> said this:
>
> Note: Systems with PGX24 graphics have "PGX24" or "Series 3" printed on
> the serial number label this is affixed to the front bezel.
>
> I have "Series 3" on this label. But so far I can only get 8 bit depth in
> Solaris 9. (see xdpyinfo below) Chipset onboard has "ATI 3d Rage Pro Turbo
> PCI". Is there a configuration setting i am missing in Sol9?
>
> On a sun website there is also a reference as to not being able to use 8
> and 24 simultaneously with the PGX24. I only need 24.
>
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