Error From Xf86handleconfigfile
don't immediately lead to a fatal server error (and the termination of the server) are marked in the log file by a (EE) at the beginning of the line. An error that leads to immediate server termination usually prints the line Fatal server error: followed by some explanation. I keep getting the error message: could not open default font 'fixed' I keep getting the message: "kernel module version is 1.1.1 but 1.3.1 or later is preferred." I keep getting the message: "AddScreen/ScreenInit failed for driver 0" I keep getting the message: "failed to initialize core devices" I keep getting the message: "Server is already active for display 0" I keep getting the message: "Cannot establish any listening sockets..." I keep getting the message "Unable to load required base modules, Exiting..." I keep getting the message: "no screens found" I keep getting the error message: could not open default font 'fixed' This was once by far the most popular Frequently Asked Question. It should no longer be seen on any recent X server release since the required fonts are now builtin to libXfont. The remaining answer mostly applies to old X server versions. To run X you need at least the font 'fixed' and 'cursor' to display a cursor image and be able to print meaningful error messages. If these fonts are not present the server doesn't start. My Xserver refuses to start and gives me the error message: Fatal server error: could not open default font 'fixed' When reporting a problem related to a server crash, please send the full server output, not just the last messages. This can be found in the log file "/var/log/Xorg.0.log". Please report problems to xorg@lists.freedesktop.org. There may be different reasons for this: Somewhere (pretty much at the beginning of the log) there is a message: Could not init font path element unix/:7100, removing from list! This message tells that the Xserver is trying to contact a font server which appearantly isn't running. So you need to get your font server up and running before you start X. How this is done depends heavily on the OS and/or the distribution you use. Please contact your vendor support on how to do this! Please note: The use of the font server xfs is deprecated due to several bugs in it. It is recommended that the Xserver loads the fonts directly. To do so add at least the lines: FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/" FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/" FontPath
Xfree86 error If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: Xfree86 error Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode 11-02-2000,05:16 PM #1 MasterMinDa https://www.x.org/wiki/FAQErrorMessages/ Guest Xfree86 error Just installed Redhat 7.0 on my system and now im trying to configur XFree86. so i go thru the xf86config program and fill out all the questions. BUT i still get this output when i start "startx" Code: XFree86 Version 4.0.1a / X Window System (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6400) Release Date: 2 August 2000 If the server http://forums.justlinux.com/showthread.php?2768-Xfree86-error is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is newer than the above date, look for a newer version before reporting problems. (see http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ) Operating System: Linux 2.2.5-22smp i686 [ELF] Module Loader present (==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Thu Nov 2 23:01:23 2000 (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" Parse error on line 49 of section Monitor in file /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 "31.5" is not a valid keyword in this section. (EE) Problem parsing the config file (EE) Error from xf86HandleConfigFile() Fatal server error: no screens found so what do i do? Reply With Quote 11-02-2000,05:22 PM #2 arowland Guest You've apparently told your system you're using a "31.5" monitor/monitor setting. Looks like you need to correct the monitor setting. Try XF86Config at a su shell and double check your monitor settings. Check your monitor's manual for supported horizontal/vertical refresh and scan rates. [This message has been edited by arowland (edited 02 November 2000).] Reply With Quote Quick Navigation Technical Top Site Areas Settings Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Forums Community Help: Check the Help Files, then come here to ask! Newbies Corner Hardware Software Installation Win
reporting bugs in pre-release versions,please check the latest version in the XFree86 CVS http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/f/topic-3-18-19389-5.html repository(http://www.XFree86.Org/cvs).XFree86 Version 4.3.0.1 (Debian 4.3.0.dfsg.1-8 20040928112350 fabbione@fabbione.net)Release Date: 15 August 2003X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.6Build Operating System: Linux 2.4.26 i686 [ELF] Build Date: 28 September 2004 Before reporting problems, check http://www.XFree86.Org/ to make sure that you have the latest version.Module Loader presentOS Kernel: Linux version 2.4.26 (root@Knoppix) (gcc version error from 2.95.4 20011002 (Debian prerelease)) #1 SMP Sa Apr 17 19:33:42 CEST 2004 TFMarkers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational, (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.(==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: error from xf86handleconfigfile Wed Nov 21 15:47:35 2007(EE) Unable to locate/open config file(EE) Error from xf86HandleConfigFile()Fatal server error:no screens foundWhen reporting a problem related to a server crash, please sendthe full server output, not just the last messages.This can be found in the log file "/var/log/XFree86.0.log".Please report problems to submit@bugs.debian.org.Quote (EE) Unable to locate/open config fileMake sure you read the .infoi followed them, though i noticed my xf86config-4 folder disappears after i restart... well here are the directions i followed: this package contains the XFree86 X-server, many video and input drivers. openGL drivers driver info: http://www.xfree86.org/4.3.0/Status.html THIS IS NOT A CLICK AND PLAY PACKAGE. you need to add 2 files 1. CHANGE /home/dsl/.xserverrc to: exec /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86 -nolisten tcp ****(copy included in /home/dsl/XFree86_config_files)**** 2. CREATE a /etc/X11/XF86Config-4: the content of this file depends on the hardware you have. you can find examples of such file all over the internet