Wrong Position of the Mouse Pointer

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.3
XFree86: Versions since 4.1.0

Symptom

The mouse pointer cannot be moved to the screen border, but only as far as approximately one cm from it.

Cause

The cause is currently unknown. So far, this error has been observed in Trident graphic chip sets only.

Solution

Use the "sw_cursor" option in your XF86Config the drawing of the mouse pointer to the X server.

Open the file /etc/X11/XF86Config with an editor of your choice (e.g., vi, emacs, pico, mcedit) and carry out the following changes. Search for the following entry:


Section "Device"
  BoardName    "AutoDetected"
  Driver       "trident"
  Identifier   "Device[0]"
  VendorName   "AutoDetected"
EndSection

Insert the option "sw_cursor" as follows:


Section "Device"
  BoardName    "AutoDetected"
  Driver       "trident"
  Identifier   "Device[0]"
  Option       "sw_cursor"
  VendorName   "AutoDetected"
EndSection

Save the file, close the editor, and finally restart X (CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE).


Keywords: TRIDENT, MOUSE POINTER, CURSOR, GRAPHICS, GRAPHIC

Categories: XFree86 , Graphic cards

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