The XF86Config file tells the X server what kind of monitor, video card
and mouse you have. You must create it to tell the server what
specific hardware you have.
XFree86 3.1 uses a new configuration file format. Consult the XF86Config man page and the general INSTALL file for instructions.
If you have a Xconfig file for XFree86 2.x, use reconfig to
translate part of it into the new format:
# reconfig <Xconfig >XF86Config
and complete the rest according to the XF86Config man page and
the XF86Config.sample file as a template.
In order to protect your hardware from damage, the server no longer
will read XF86Config files from a user's home directory, but
requires that it be in /etc/XF86Config,
/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config.hostname or
/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config.
You'll need info on your hardware:
/dev entry.The easiest way to find which device your mouse is plugged into is to
use ``cat'' or ``kermit'' to look at the output of the
mouse. Connect to it and just make sure that it generates output when
the mouse is moved or clicked:
% cat < /dev/tty00
If you can't find the right mouse device then use ``dmesg|grep
sio'' to get a list of devices that were detected upon booting:
% dmesg|grep sio
sio0 at 0x3f8-0x3ff irq 4 on isa
Then double check the /dev entries corresponding to these
devices. Use the script /dev/MAKEDEV to create entries if
they don't already exist:
% cd /dev
% sh MAKEDEV tty00
If you plan to fine tune the screen size or position on your monitor you'll need the specs for sync frequencies from your monitor's manual.
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