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sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:48 am
I have a Fujitsu Siemens notebook that comes with the sis mirage 3 graphics chip.
the chip is not supported by mint, and i only get a resolution of 800 by 600. I have found out that sis have developed the 2d drivers for linux, but where and how do i install it.
also why is there no search function in this forum?
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint
Post by Husse » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:58 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint
Post by the_punisher » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:58 am
thx for the reply, Husse
yes i know that the driver is already vesa, but the max resolution i get is 800 by 600, it should be 1280 by 786.
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint
Post by theGerbil » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:22 am
The Ubuntu support for these chips is virtually non-existent. VESA gets you started but doesn’t give you much in the way of functionality.
Here is a link which I used to resolve issues with my SiS graphics.
BTW — when setting up your screen resolution don;t forget to check the «Widescreen Monitor» option. It gives you a whole load of extra resolutions.
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint
Post by the_punisher » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:41 pm
thx for the reply gerbil, but i have already been there and tried that but since im a noob at linux i may have messed up someplace.
i downloaded the driver and did as they said, copied it to the folder, and edited the said file but nothing happened.
k im gonna try again now, its a pain cause every time i gotta restart my system to leave xp and then start mint.
also where is the widescreen monitor option? is it in the control panel?
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint
Post by the_punisher » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:20 pm
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:12 pm
yes i know that im reviving an old post but while searching the Fujitsu Siemens Forum, I found this : http://forum.fujitsu-siemens.com/forum/ . 94&t=31651
This guy claims that the 3d driver is available for debian and can be downloaded, the package is in .deb format.
Should I install it?? can any1 plz confirm this?
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:30 pm
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:22 pm
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:11 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:53 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:51 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:20 pm
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:02 am
k so i tried it nd it wont install.
When writing /etc/. it got permission denied?? on multiple lines.
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:19 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:34 pm
so how can i fix this missing sudo??
i wrote sudo in my command, even then i get this error
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:11 am
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:07 pm
the_punisher wrote: yes i know that im reviving an old post but while searching the Fujitsu Siemens Forum, I found this : http://forum.fujitsu-siemens.com/forum/ . 94&t=31651
This guy claims that the 3d driver is available for debian and can be downloaded, the package is in .deb format.
Should I install it?? can any1 plz confirm this?
the_punisher wrote: k so i tried it nd it wont install.
When writing /etc/. it got permission denied?? on multiple lines.
so like i said i just downloaded the .deb file given there, then i started my live cd. i then clicked on the deb file to open it, when i pressed install i got a lot of lines telling me permission denied in writing to /etc/
thats just about it
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by Husse » Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:41 pm
Re: sis mirage 3 graphics driver for linuxmint *update*
Post by the_punisher » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:23 am
fevangelou / install_sis_graphics_on_linux.sh
| #! /bin/bash |
| # Bash script to install SiS Mirage 3+ graphics drivers on Linux |
| # Supports 671/672MX graphics cards |
| # |
| # Created in March 2019 |
| # |
| # Tested on: |
| # — Lubuntu 18.04 (32-bit) with X.Org v1.19 |
| # — Xubuntu 18.04 (64-bit) with X.Org v1.20 |
| # installed on a Fujitsu-Siemens Esprimo Mobile v5535 laptop (specs: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fujitsu-Siemens-Esprimo-Mobile-V5535.9149.0.html) |
| # |
| # Execute as root user with: |
| # |
| # $ sudo su |
| # (then type your password) |
| # $ cd |
/
/
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fevangelou commented Mar 27, 2019 •
Screenshot of SiS 672 on Xubuntu 18.04 (64-bit) with Qogir theme: 
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TheSawage commented May 26, 2019 •
Hi,
I have Asus k50c notebook with sis mirage 3+ and I wanted install a lightweight linux distro, like lubuntu or xubuntu. So I installed xubuntu 18.04 like you, After the installation of Xubuntu 18.04 i ran your script in terminal. First I wrote sudo su, then cd
/ chmod +x and then the script. After script installation I restarted my computer (Script was completed with no errors) And after restarting a computer I have still fucking 640X480 res. I dont get it, I did everything right, but no native res. Is a problem, that my laptop has 1366×768 resolution, and you have 1280×800? Pls help man.
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fevangelou commented May 27, 2019
Did you check for your installed X.Org version? See the comments in the script.
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TheSawage commented May 27, 2019
First of all. Thank you for fast reply. Im glad you are active. Can you please tell me how can I check it? I am the Linux beginner so I dont know these commands. Is that inxi -G? In that case it shows me Display server: X11 (X. Org. 1.20.1) in Xubuntu 18.04.
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fevangelou commented May 27, 2019
Install Screenfetch with «sudo apt-get install screenfetch» and then just run it with «screenfetch». See the screenshot above. At the lower part the X.Org version is referenced clearly (1.20 in my case).
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TheSawage commented May 27, 2019
I have it same as you. X.Org 1.20.1 so i dont know man.
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fevangelou commented May 27, 2019
Try manually changing the resolution and make sure the refresh rate is not so high (set it to 60Hz if possible).
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TheSawage commented May 27, 2019
BTW: screenshot is after clean system install. so I havent installed this script yet.
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fevangelou commented May 27, 2019
Then follow the instructions to the letter to install the script.
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TheSawage commented May 27, 2019
Yeah, I was thinking on the same thing. But pls tell me how? Can you give me a link on a some website?
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TheSawage commented May 27, 2019
Ok now im gonna install your script, after the installation, I will tell you more.