Ok so I've downloaded the X 4.2.0 source and added the DRM kernel to it and compiled the DRM source to get the DRM kernel drivers. (Note: I did not compile XFree 4.2.0 as I had installed it from binaries - potential mistake)
 
I then installed the ATI 4.2.0 drivers by moving the tar to /usr and untarring. (is that all ? - potential mistake #2)
 
The problems:
 
#1 If I run XINE with my two monitors enabled it'll go for a while and then lock up. It used to work but now is quite unreliable.
 
#2 If I connect the TV out, I do not get anything on bootup. (I mean that I get output until X starts up and then lock up)
 
Using the DRM troubleshooting guide, I find the following:
#1 Using dmesg it says
        [drm:r128_cce_start] *ERROR* r128_cce_start called without lock held
 
#2 In Xfree86 log it says:
        Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/drivers/r128_drv.o
            compiled for 4.0.99.900
    Later it says:
        drmGetBusID returned ' '
            AGP didn't init Be sure to load AGPGART.
    And still later:
        loading theatre compiled for 4.0.99.900
 
This seems to say to me that some of the modules I need are not compiled for 4.2.0 but do I need to compile XFree86 completely to get this going or what ?
 
Any input is appreciated
 
Tom
       

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