Graphics Issue?

[CheeseQueen452]

Now that I have PCLOS installed on my laptop, I'm noticing what appears to be a graphics issue:

When I choose "log out" & the login screen appears, it suddenly starts flashing/flickering for a matter of seconds. I'm not sure how else to describe it, but the screen looks very "messy" while this is happening.... Then a text prompt appears asking for a login. My only way out at that point is to shut down & restart.

Any help with this will be appreciated!

[pags]

Hardware specs?
Desktop environment?
Effects (if any) enabled?

More information, please.

[CheeseQueen452]

I'm using KDE, the effects are disabled.

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Dual-Core P8400 2.26 GHz

Processor Technology: Virtualization Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, EM64T, Trusted Execution Technology

Bus Speed: 1066 MHz

L2 Cache: 3 MB

Chipset: Intel GE45 Express

Standard Memory: 3 GB

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Memory Standard: DDR3-1066/PC3-8500

Number of Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB

Hard Drive Interface: Serial ATA

Hard Drive RPM: 5400

DVD-Writer

Graphic Mode: WXGA+

Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD

Display Resolution: 1440 x 900

Graphics Controller: Ati Radeon HD 3470

Graphics Memory Capacity: 256 MB

Ports: 1 x IEEE 1394a - FireWire, 1 x RJ-11 Modem, 3 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB, 1 x Mini-phone Audio In, 1 x RJ-45 Network, 1 x Mini-phone Audio Out, 1 x DC Power Input, 1 x VGA

Hardware specs?
Desktop environment?
Effects (if any) enabled?

More information, please.

[Ramchu]

Did you install one of the 2.6.38.8-pclos1.pae kernels that I suggested in your original install post ?

Also have you gone into PCC>Hardware>configure your video card ?   I believe that you should be using the
Radeon HD 2000 and later (radeonhd/fglrx) driver for your video card.
Also check monitor and set it to 1440X900 and Resolution to automatic.

[CheeseQueen452]

I installed the kernel, & selected that driver as well as the resolution. It seems to have fixed my arrow issue, but not the flashing login screen.

Did you install one of the 2.6.38.8-pclos1.pae kernels that I suggested in your original install post ?

Also have you gone into PCC>Hardware>configure your video card ?   I believe that you should be using the
Radeon HD 2000 and later (radeonhd/fglrx) driver for your video card.
Also check monitor and set it to 1440X900 and Resolution to automatic.

[Ramchu]

Did you reboot after installing the new kernel ?

[CheeseQueen452]

Yes.

Did you reboot after installing the new kernel ?

[menotu]

I'm using KDE, the effects are disabled.

Have you tried enabling them to see if that helps?

[CheeseQueen452]

It won't let me. I got an error message saying something about "configuration options". Whatever that means....

Have you tried enabling them to see if that helps?

[djohnston]

It won't let me. I got an error message saying something about "configuration options". Whatever that means....

Sorry, but that's not informative at all.

[DeBaas]

Maybe of help:
http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php/topic,92926.0.html

[CheeseQueen452]

Sorry, but that doesn't help at all. I can't read the text on those screenshots, & I have no clue if it'll work or totally cripple my installation. I've already borked it twice by choosing another driver that didn't work....

Maybe of help:
http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php/topic,92926.0.html