[opensuse] Fwd: Configurations are not being saved
Hi, I am using opensuse 12.3 with kde and two monitors and having the following problems from about a month ago (no issues before that): i) Everytime I log in, the systems forgets of my configuration on two monitors with different images. Hence, just after log in I have to go to "configure desktop" / "Display and Monitor" and change the configuration of the second monitor to "Position: Left of " instead of " Clone of". No matter if latter I select "Save as default" or not. ii) Some bugs with the KDE interface are happening. In particular, eventually the computer becomes unresponsive for some seconds. I am working on a workstation with six cores xeon @ more than 3 GHz, hence it's not lack of resources. iii) I noticed today that an update on the nvidea driver was done. Anyway, even after restarting I noticed no changes. iv) I tried to work during some time (some hours) with a single monitor. During that time I noticed no problems. My video card is: Nvidea Quadro 600 with two video ports. Thanks for the help. Davi -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 2013-04-09 15:50 (GMT-0300) Davi C. Rodrigues composed:
I am using opensuse 12.3 with kde and two monitors and having the following problems from about a month ago (no issues before that):
i) Everytime I log in, the systems forgets of my configuration on two monitors with different images. Hence, just after log in I have to go to "configure desktop" / "Display and Monitor" and change the configuration of the second monitor to "Position: Left of " instead of " Clone of". No matter if latter I select "Save as default" or not.
ii) Some bugs with the KDE interface are happening. In particular, eventually the computer becomes unresponsive for some seconds. I am working on a workstation with six cores xeon @ more than 3 GHz, hence it's not lack of resources.
iii) I noticed today that an update on the nvidea driver was done. Anyway, even after restarting I noticed no changes.
iv) I tried to work during some time (some hours) with a single monitor. During that time I noticed no problems.
My video card is: Nvidea Quadro 600 with two video ports.
Thanks for the help.
For more reliable multihead, configure it in Xorg instead of KDE, since that will work the same with any DE. Implement by creating either /etc/X11/xorg.conf if you don't already have it, or customize it or the content in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:50:17 -0300 Davi C. Rodrigues wrote: <snipped>
i) Everytime I log in, the systems forgets of my configuration on two monitors with different images. Hence, just after log in I have to go to "configure desktop" / "Display and Monitor" and change the configuration of the second monitor to "Position: Left of " instead of " Clone of". No matter if latter I select "Save as default" or not. <snipped>
Hi Davi, I had this problem and found the solution here (reply #5). The only caveats being a) you need to be running the proprietary nvidia software, not nouveau, and, b) including the package 'nvidia-settings'. Good luck!: https://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/hardware/484292-... Re: Multiple monitors with DVI/HDMI/VGA 1. While on the desktop hit alt + F2 on your keyboard. 2. type kdesu nvidia-settings in the box in the middle top of your screen. 3. enter your password this will bring up the nvidia proprietary driver configuration utility. 4. Under "X Server Display Configuration" you will be able to properly set up your monitors including their position relative to one another. 5. After configuring your monitor setup, including dragging the monitors in the utility to their correct position, then hit apply. If your monitor setup is now correct then you must do the following: 6. Click "Save to X configuration File" enter "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" without the quotes. Click "save" and now your settings should be consistent across reboots. Carl -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 04/09/2013 11:13 PM, Carl Hartung wrote:
On Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:50:17 -0300 Davi C. Rodrigues wrote: <snipped>
i) Everytime I log in, the systems forgets of my configuration on two monitors with different images. Hence, just after log in I have to go to "configure desktop" / "Display and Monitor" and change the configuration of the second monitor to "Position: Left of " instead of " Clone of". No matter if latter I select "Save as default" or not. <snipped>
Hi Davi,
I had this problem and found the solution here (reply #5). The only caveats being a) you need to be running the proprietary nvidia software, not nouveau, and, b) including the package 'nvidia-settings'. Good luck!:
https://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/hardware/484292-...
Re: Multiple monitors with DVI/HDMI/VGA
1. While on the desktop hit alt + F2 on your keyboard.
2. type kdesu nvidia-settings in the box in the middle top of your screen.
3. enter your password this will bring up the nvidia proprietary driver configuration utility.
4. Under "X Server Display Configuration" you will be able to properly set up your monitors including their position relative to one another.
5. After configuring your monitor setup, including dragging the monitors in the utility to their correct position, then hit apply. If your monitor setup is now correct then you must do the following:
6. Click "Save to X configuration File" enter "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" without the quotes. Click "save" and now your settings should be consistent across reboots.
Carl
Sorry Carl, I disagree with the notion that you need the nvidia drivers. KDE has an option (Configure desktop -> Monitor -> Size and orientation - bottom last button to save the settings as default. I use only the nouveau driver because it is stable enough nowadays and I don't need 3D acceleration. Frans -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 04/09/2013 02:22 PM, Frans de Boer wrote:
Sorry Carl, I disagree with the notion that you need the nvidia drivers. KDE has an option (Configure desktop -> Monitor -> Size and orientation - bottom last button to save the settings as default. I use only the nouveau driver because it is stable enough nowadays and I don't need 3D acceleration.
Hi Frans, I've also observed that the cooling fans for Nvidia boards are controlled by their drivers, but not by nouveau. Quieting those noisy fans is a big enough reason for me to use the nvidia drivers. Regards, Lew -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:31:00 -0700 Lew Wolfgang wrote:
On 04/09/2013 02:22 PM, Frans de Boer wrote:
Sorry Carl, I disagree with the notion that you need the nvidia drivers. KDE has an option (Configure desktop -> Monitor -> Size and orientation - bottom last button to save the settings as default. I use only the nouveau driver because it is stable enough nowadays and I don't need 3D acceleration.
'nvidia-settings' doesn't come with nouveau, so he "needs" the proprietary software if he wants to implement the exact solution I pointed him towards. I wasn't really making a broader statement than that. :-)
Hi Frans,
I've also observed that the cooling fans for Nvidia boards are controlled by their drivers, but not by nouveau. Quieting those noisy fans is a big enough reason for me to use the nvidia drivers.
Regards, Lew
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Many thanks for all the replies! Sorry for my delay in writing here. I use opensuse in my computer at work, not at my home computer. Since yesterday, I dont know why, I can logout and login without issues with the display configurations. This before I tried anything you suggested. The only thing I remember of changing was some customization on its appearance at Workspace Appearance. Anyway, in case the problem returns, I will look for the answers you provided. Thanks, Davi -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Hallo Frans, op 09-04-13 23:22 schreef je:
KDE has an option (Configure desktop -> Monitor -> Size and orientation - bottom last button to save the settings as default.
That doesn't work on every machine. As Davi wrote: Everytime I log in, the system forgets of my configuration. It's the case here, too. Strange difference: Davi runs 12.2. Here, the problem started after upgrading to oS 12.3/KDE 4.10 Harrie -- Harrie Baken | Tekstbureau TekstBaken Copy-editing - proofreading - seo http://www.tekstbaken.nl/ Registered Linux user #366560 | openSUSE 12.3 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 04/09/2013 11:39 PM, Harrie Baken wrote:
Hallo Frans, op 09-04-13 23:22 schreef je:
KDE has an option (Configure desktop -> Monitor -> Size and orientation - bottom last button to save the settings as default.
That doesn't work on every machine. As Davi wrote: Everytime I log in, the system forgets of my configuration. It's the case here, too. Strange difference: Davi runs 12.2. Here, the problem started after upgrading to oS 12.3/KDE 4.10
Harrie It worked under 12.2 and now also 12.3. No problem here. And yes, I have a passive cooling video card (9600GT), so no need for fan control :)
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