[solved]BBB: Xorg Installation

[stevepa]

Is there a write up on how to get X running on the Beaglebone Black?

I've installed X many times under Arch on pc's, but so far, following the same tact, have been unable to get it running.

I am at work so can't refer exactly, but the X server dies with an error like 'no screens'.

Specifically, what package contains the working server, and what should go into the conf file.

Thanks in advance.
Steve.

[WarheadsSE]

You know what packages contains the Xorg server. Think on it.

I would suggest you start with xf86-video-fbdev driver.

[stevepa]

Warheads,

To clarify what I should have said:
1. I was able to get the frame buffer server installed with the remainder of the routine X items as is common to all Arch installs.
2. When I run startx as normal, I get the X error "no screens".

Is there a X config file that is required to get the frame buffer server running? If so, please point me to that info. The fact that info on a needed config is "obscure" file makes me think one is not required...

All other aspects of the BBB on Arch are running great.

Best Regards
Steve.

[WarheadsSE]

So you have xorg-server && xf86-video-fbdev on it, and it is not coming up?

[Geoff]

You need a minimal /etc/X11/xorg.conf such as this:

$this->bbcode_second_pass_code('', '
Section "Device"
Identifier "Frame Buffer"
Driver "fbdev"
EndSection
')

[stevepa]

Well, umm, after reviewing my pacman.log, I realized I had not, in fact, installed that "unimportant" package xf86-video-fbdev. I am not going to make excuses for myself now.

Anyway, X runs as expected, including mouse and keyboard inputs.

@Geof, tried that conf file but it did not seem necessary.

After installing my DE Xfce4 of choice, it loads fine, looks good, and performs well enough for my purposes.

Finally, I am pleased as always with the quality of Arch installs, on this my second hardware architecture.

Thanks to both responders for the help.
Steve.

[WarheadsSE]

/hattip