I've switched the directory twice now, and I cannot seem to get it to read those files. They are definitely in thereroblm wrote: ⤴Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:26 pm Did you see these warning lines from the log file:
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[ 1937.578] (WW) NVIDIA(0): Unable to use EDID file '/home/redpinko/edid.bin, [ 1937.578] (WW) NVIDIA(0): DP-1:/home/redpinko/edid2.bin': No such file or directory
(SOLVED) Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
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Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
This line should have a semicolon between the two EDID files, but yours has a comma:
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Option "CustomEDID" "DP-0:/home/redpinko/edid.bin; DP-1:/home/redpinko/edid2.bin"
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
It still can't find it, even after fixing that.roblm wrote: ⤴Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:39 pm This line should have a semicolon between the two EDID files, but yours has a comma:Code: Select all
Option "CustomEDID" "DP-0:/home/redpinko/edid.bin; DP-1:/home/redpinko/edid2.bin"
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
This is the exact same problem when you attempted to use an EDID file in your other post.
I told you to switch the location to the Downloads folder and to try changing DP-1 to DFP-1. DP-0 would be changed to DFP-0.
DP-1 was the LG monitor in your other post, but with two monitors now connected, it is called DP-0. The EDID files may not be representing the correct monitors, so try switching them:
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[ 71.882] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Unable to use EDID file '/home/redpinko/.edid.bin': No such
[ 71.882] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): file or directory
DP-1 was the LG monitor in your other post, but with two monitors now connected, it is called DP-0. The EDID files may not be representing the correct monitors, so try switching them:
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[ 1937.590] (II) NVIDIA(0): Display (LG Electronics LG ULTRAWIDE (DFP-0)) does not support
[ 1937.590] (II) NVIDIA(0): NVIDIA 3D Vision stereo.
[ 1937.604] (II) NVIDIA(0): Display (Tech Concepts TCL (DFP-1)) does not support NVIDIA 3D
[ 1937.604] (II) NVIDIA(0): Vision stereo.
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
The EDID files have been found, but I am still unable to switch resolutions. I was reccomended to add
NoMaxPClkCheck
to the mode validation string, and it did give me the option to select 2560x1080 as a resolution. One I selected it, however, my computer gave me another black screen freeze, and I could not boot into the system unless I deleted that new setting from the mode validation string.Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
I suggest removing the EDID for the TCL monitor in the xorg.conf file because it probably won’t be needed. Then post the output of
xrandr --prop
and the Xorg.0.log file.Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Edid removed from xorg.conf:
Here is Xorg.0.log
xrandr --prop
:
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xrandr --prop
Screen 0: minimum 8 x 8, current 3840 x 1080, maximum 16384 x 16384
DP-0 connected primary 1920x1080+1920+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 798mm x 334mm
EDID:
00ffffffffffff001e6df1599f970000
031b010380502278eaca95a6554ea126
0f5054a54b80714f818081c0a9c0b300
0101010101017e4800e0a0381f404040
3a001e4e31000018023a801871382d40
582c45001e4e3100001e000000fc004c
4720554c545241574944450a000000fd
00384b1e5a18000a20202020202001d0
02031df14a900403221412051f011323
0907078301000065030c002000023a80
1871382d40582c450056512100001e01
1d8018711c1620582c25005651210000
9e011d007251d01e206e285500565121
00001e8c0ad08a20e02d10103e960056
51210000180000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000068
BorderDimensions: 4
supported: 4
Border: 0 0 0 0
range: (0, 65535)
SignalFormat: TMDS
supported: TMDS
ConnectorType: DisplayPort
ConnectorNumber: 0
_ConnectorLocation: 1
1920x1080 60.00*+ 59.94 50.00 29.97 60.05 60.00 50.04
1680x1050 59.95
1600x900 60.00
1280x1024 75.02 60.02
1280x720 60.00 59.94 50.00
1152x864 75.00
1024x768 75.03 60.00
800x600 75.00 60.32
720x576 50.00
720x480 59.94
640x480 75.00 59.94 59.93
DP-1 connected 1920x1080+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 800mm x 450mm
EDID:
00ffffffffffff00506c000001010101
031b0103805932780a0dc9a057479827
12484ca14b008180d1c0590f01010101
010101010101023a801871382d40582c
450020c23100001e011d007251d01e20
6e28550044402100001e000000fc0054
434c0a202020202020202020000000fd
0032550e4610000a20202020202001f1
02032d70521413121116150504030207
06011f102021228301000067030c0020
00b82d29097f01157f50570700011d80
d0721c1620102c258044402100009e01
1d8018711c1620582c25004440210000
98011d00bc52d01e20b8285540444021
00001e011d007251d01e206e28550044
4021001e000000000000000000000032
BorderDimensions: 4
supported: 4
Border: 0 0 0 0
range: (0, 65535)
SignalFormat: TMDS
supported: TMDS
ConnectorType: DisplayPort
ConnectorNumber: 1
_ConnectorLocation: 2
1920x1080 60.00*+ 59.94 50.00 29.97 25.00 23.97 60.05 60.00 50.04
1280x1024 75.02 60.02
1280x720 60.00 59.94 50.00
1280x660 60.00
1024x768 75.03 60.00
960x600 75.00
800x600 75.00 60.32
720x576 50.00 50.08
720x480 59.94 60.05
640x480 59.94 59.93
DP-2 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
BorderDimensions: 4
supported: 4
Border: 0 0 0 0
range: (0, 65535)
SignalFormat: DisplayPort
supported: DisplayPort
ConnectorType: DisplayPort
ConnectorNumber: 0
_ConnectorLocation: 1
DP-3 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
BorderDimensions: 4
supported: 4
Border: 0 0 0 0
range: (0, 65535)
SignalFormat: DisplayPort
supported: DisplayPort
ConnectorType: DisplayPort
ConnectorNumber: 1
_ConnectorLocation: 2
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
The nvidia-340 driver appears to have no problem reading the EDID file and this info is from it:
Would you restart your system with the TLC monitor disconnected. Post the Xorg.0.log.
max dotclock 240MHz
Would you restart your system with the TLC monitor disconnected. Post the Xorg.0.log.
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
The same warning message:
So with everything set identical to your previous topic, the obvious conflict is coming from the older nvidia-340 driver.
I know you have been seeking help at the same time on the Nvidia Linux Graphics forum. Next to Aaron Plattner, the moderator, user generix is probably the most knowledgeable person who contributes to that forum. I know he already asked you to try the attributes NoMaxPClkCheck and NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, but can you try them again along with AllowNonEdidModes in these two lines:
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[ 69.517] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Mode is rejected: PixelClock (185.6 MHz) too high for
[ 69.517] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Display Device (Max: 165.0 MHz).
I know you have been seeking help at the same time on the Nvidia Linux Graphics forum. Next to Aaron Plattner, the moderator, user generix is probably the most knowledgeable person who contributes to that forum. I know he already asked you to try the attributes NoMaxPClkCheck and NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, but can you try them again along with AllowNonEdidModes in these two lines:
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Option "ModeValidation" "NoMaxPClkCheck, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Option "ModeValidation" "NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
roblm wrote: ⤴Sun Dec 30, 2018 2:58 pm The same warning message:So with everything set identical to your previous topic, the obvious conflict is coming from the older nvidia-340 driver.Code: Select all
[ 69.517] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Mode is rejected: PixelClock (185.6 MHz) too high for [ 69.517] (WW) NVIDIA(GPU-0): Display Device (Max: 165.0 MHz).
I know you have been seeking help at the same time on the Nvidia Linux Graphics forum. Next to Aaron Plattner, the moderator, user generix is probably the most knowledgeable person who contributes to that forum. I know he already asked you to try the attributes NoMaxPClkCheck and NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, but can you try them again along with AllowNonEdidModes in these two lines:
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Option "ModeValidation" "NoMaxPClkCheck, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck" Option "ModeValidation" "NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Option "ModeValidation" "NoEdidMaxPClkCheck, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
^managed to bump the available options up to 2048x1152, but the other froze my system.
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
I forgot to tell you to post the Xorg.0.log for the ModeValidation line that allowed you to get to the desktop.
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
You haven't replied in a while so I’m posting the next step because I’m finished for today.
This method will try forcing the mode. With only the LG monitor connected, add this line to the first Monitor section:
Use this ModeValidation line:
Post the Xorg.0.log if that doesn’t work.
This method will try forcing the mode. With only the LG monitor connected, add this line to the first Monitor section:
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Modeline "2560x1080_60.00" 185.58 2560 2624 2688 2784 1080 1083 1093 1111 -HSync -Vsync
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Option "ModeValidation" "NoXserverModes, NoVesaModes, NoEdidModes, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Here is the log Suggestions didn't work.
My kvm switch is definitely giving me the problems. I bought a 4k 60hz capable hdmi cable for kvm input and another one for output, and I got a 4k 60hz capable DP to HDMI converter, plugged it all in, and my monitor showed the HP logo for the bios then it cut out. After that, the signal would not be picked up at all by my monitor no matter how many times I rebooted. I then plugged the upgraded cable with upgraded dongle directly into my monitor, and the resolution was detected instantly. The GRUB splash even loaded at the correct resolution which was another problem altogether.
My KVM switch is 4k capable too, so this makes it all the more frustrating.
My kvm switch is definitely giving me the problems. I bought a 4k 60hz capable hdmi cable for kvm input and another one for output, and I got a 4k 60hz capable DP to HDMI converter, plugged it all in, and my monitor showed the HP logo for the bios then it cut out. After that, the signal would not be picked up at all by my monitor no matter how many times I rebooted. I then plugged the upgraded cable with upgraded dongle directly into my monitor, and the resolution was detected instantly. The GRUB splash even loaded at the correct resolution which was another problem altogether.
My KVM switch is 4k capable too, so this makes it all the more frustrating.
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
That log file was not the correct one. You had both monitors connected but I said to only connect the LG. This ModeValidation line which I said to test is not listed:
You must have generated a new xorg.conf file using Nvidia Settings because there are extra lines in it now.
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Option "ModeValidation" "NoXserverModes, NoVesaModes, NoEdidModes, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Sorry about that. I believe this is the correct log with the single monitor attatched:
link
System will only allow me an 800x600 resolution now.
Here is my current xorg file just to make sure we're on the same page:
link
System will only allow me an 800x600 resolution now.
Here is my current xorg file just to make sure we're on the same page:
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Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Layout0"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
Option "Xinerama" "0"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Unknown"
ModelName "LG Electronics LG ULTRAWIDE"
HorizSync 30.0 - 90.0
VertRefresh 56.0 - 75.0
Modeline "2560x1080_60.00" 185.58 2560 2624 2688 2784 1080 1083 1093 1111 -HSync -Vsync
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor1"
ModelName "Tech Concepts TCL"
HorizSync 14.0 - 70.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 85.0
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "Device0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "NVIDIA Corporation"
BoardName "NVS 310"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Device0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
Option "ForceFullCompositionPipeline" "true"
Option "ModeValidation" "NoXserverModes, NoVesaModes, NoEdidModes, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck"
Option "ModeDebug" "true"
Option "Stereo" "0"
Option "nvidiaXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP-0"
Option "metamodes" "DP-0: 2560x1080_60.00 +1920+0, DP-1: nvidia-auto-select +0+0"
Option "SLI" "Off"
Option "MultiGPU" "Off"
Option "BaseMosaic" "off"
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Add NoEdidMaxPClkCheck to the ModeValidation line. Use this line because DFP-0 has also been added:
If that doesn't help, then add this line to the Device section:
Post the Xorg.0.log
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Option "ModeValidation" "DFP-0: NoXserverModes, NoVesaModes, NoEdidModes, AllowNonEdidModes, NoExtendedGpuCapabilitiesCheck, NoEdidMaxPClkCheck"
Option "UseEDID" "false"
Post the Xorg.0.log
Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
Unfortunately, the only option left is to add
NoMaxPClkCheck
to the ModeValidation line but this didn’t work previously. I can’t explain why the mode isn’t used. The monitor’s EDID shows max dotclock 240MHz
. The only difference from your other topic and this one is using the nvidia-340 driver vs the 390. You could reinstall the 390 driver and see if the mode works like it did before. If it doesn’t, then there’s obviously some hardware limitation. If the mode works, then you could try installing the nvidia-384 driver from Nvidia’s website but I would need to give you detailed instructions.Re: Occasional screen flicker and black square around windows
I’ve ordered some new hardware that might do the trick, but if it doesn’t work then I’ll report back and try the 380 driver per your instructions.
Thanks for your help, and happy new year!
Thanks for your help, and happy new year!