On Mon, 09 Sep 2002 19:32:27 -0400 Vikki Roemer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jeff Whitman wrote: > > >Hello, > > > >I'm looking for information on P4 motherboards and chipsets for > >Woody? > > > >Please share any success or failure information. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jeff > > > > > > > > > Well, I don't know about motherboards, but as for chipsets-- avoid any > and all SiS chips. I have the SiS 730s chipset in my computer, and > the graphics chips sort of work (the driver is somewhat mismatched-- > I have to deal with perpetual, severe pincushion distortion), but the > sound doesn't work *at all* and Linux can't find my fan & temperature > sensors (they work-- I've checked the BIOS numerous times to make > sure). Take it from me, SiS chips are just worthless; avoid them like > the plague :( > > HTH > I second that - got the same chipset. You can try to go to http://www.winischhofer.net for better drivers for your graphics. If you just put the x-driver in the display should be ok. To get 3d going you need to do the whole thing incl. recompiling the kernel. For sound use the trident driver and oss - works for me. Prost, Klaus -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
