Created attachment 21412 [details] Xorg.0.log-after Forwarding this bug from a Ubuntu reporter: https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/292912 [Problem] On the 2.5.1 and 2.4.x driver, screen is incorrectly drawn during lid close/open and other xrandr events, giving impression of flickering. The issue occurs only when the user is logged in, not when screen is locked. [lspci] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller [8086:2592] (rev 03) Subsystem: Dell Device [1028:0188] [Original Report] I am using Ubuntu 8.10, and have never had this problem in any previous version. It could possibly be the new version of Xorg. The problem occurs when I close and open my laptop screen or when the screen resolution is being detected or changed or when the refresh rate is being detected by the monitor setup configuration program. The problem is that parts of the screen get drawn in the wrong places during certain frames and not in others and give an appearance of flickering as would be expected if someone tried to use a monitor with the wrong refresh rate. This is a minor annoyance, and should not be categorized as a major bug. The problems in dmesg (see attached file called "dmesg") seem to point to a problem with my CD/DVD drive, so I'm not sure if it is entirely relevant. I will be giving this computer away soon as I am getting a new one. As such, I will probably be unable to help with this bug any longer since the new computer will have an entirely different graphics card. It has been a pleasure working with you. That said, I should be able to continue reproducing this bug until about two weeks from today (Monday, 2008-12-22).
Is this just a temporary flick then restore to normal or what?
seems similar to bug#17405.
Yes, it is a temporary flicker and then a return to normal. The flickering lasts from 15 to 20 seconds before subsiding.
Could you try with more recent driver? This looks like a display arb relate problem, which might be changed better in newer driver.
I have installed the newest ones available from the repository at https://edge.launchpad.net/~intel-gfx-testing/+archive, and the problem persists.
How about disabling dsparb like below? diff --git a/src/common.h b/src/common.h index 4a87acb..866abad 100644 --- a/src/common.h +++ b/src/common.h @@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ extern int I810_DEBUG; #define HWS_NEED_NONSTOLEN(pI810) (IS_G4X(pI810)) #define SUPPORTS_INTEGRATED_HDMI(pI810) (IS_G4X(pI810)) /* dsparb controlled by hw only */ -#define DSPARB_HWCONTROL(pI810) (IS_G4X(pI810)) +#define DSPARB_HWCONTROL(pI810) (IS_G4X(pI810) || IS_I915GM(pI810)) #define GTT_PAGE_SIZE KB(4) #define ROUND_TO(x, y) (((x) + (y) - 1) / (y) * (y))
Uh... diff: unrecognized option '--git' I assumed you wanted me to run this in the terminal...
oh, no that's a patch, you can change the source src/common.h like in that patch. Or simply change that line to #define DSPARB_HWCONTROL(pI810) (1)
Sorry, I no longer have access to that computer. If no one else can reproduce the bug, I guess it should be closed.
ok, close this now. Reopen it if you have a chance to produce this again. (I can't find a "resolution" to this, maybe WORKSFORME is the best choice.)
I'm marking this as INVALID because it can no longer be reproduced. If anyone can reproduce it, please reopen it.
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