Linux locks up 1

[mikey62]

I have redhat 8 on a laptop with 128 memory and a 600mhz processor. everything is fine except when I leave my pc and the screen saver has been on for a while. I go to move the key or mouse and it is locked up. so I have to reboot. any idea's or settings to adjust?

 

[jsauce]

Is this in X or the console?

John D. Saucier
jsauce@magicguild.com
Certified Technician
Network Administrator

 

[AP81]

A couple of questions:

1. What resolution setting are you using?
2. What video card do yoy have?
3. What mouse do you have?
4. If your video card has an nvidia chipset, have you installed the nvidia drivers?

These are most likely the main culprits, so we need to know more about them first.

 

[mikey62]

ok. newbie here but you can help thus I am asking.
I use a ghrapical format. How do I look up my drivers if the nivea is the issue?

any help as always appreciated! go cubs! although I doubt it because Chi Town I think wont be able to handle it and the yuppies will drool themselves to death!

 

[AP81]

Open the file:

/etc/X11/XF86config-4

Have a look under:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Card0"

It is is nvidia, it will have a line which says:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "nv"


Have a look at the resolution, e.g.

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Change the line:

DefaultDepth 24

to

DefaultDepth 16

If it is already 16, then leave it alone. After changing that, restart X windows. If it is still a problem, then you can rule out a graphics problem and change it back.

It can also be a power managment function with the laptop battery, so I can't give you any advice in that area as I don't use laptops.