Using /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Saved back-up to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.fglrx-2
Usage: aticonfig [OPTION] ...
Parses an existing X-Server configuration file and modifies it to operate with
ATI products.
The following command-line options can be invoked as parameters:
ATI Initial Configuration:
--initial
Generate a default ATI device section in the configuration file which
is capable of loading the fglrx driver.
--initial=dual-head
Same as '--initial' but generate a basic dual head configuration file.
TV Options:
--tvf, --tv-format-type=STRING
Change the TV signal format. STRING can be one of:
NTSC-M
NTSC-JPN
PAL-B
PAL-D
PAL-G
PAL-H
PAL-I
PAL-K
PAL-K1
PAL-L
PAL-M
PAL-N
PAL-CN
PAL-SCART
--tvs, --tv-standard-type=STRING
Change the TV standard for TV output. STRING can be one of:
VIDEO
SCART
YUV
FireGL Workstation Board Features:
--app, --use-app-profile=STRING
Change the application profile for a FireGL workstation board.
STRING can be one of:
default
maya
softimage-xsi
softimage-3d
houdini4.0
houdini5.0
houdini5.5
FSAA Options:
--fsaa={on|off}
Enable/disable full scene anti-aliasing. Enable this option to enhance
photo-realism in 3D rendering. Disable it to get the most accurate 3D
image.
--fs, --fsaa-samples={off,0,2,4,6}
Set the number of FSAA samples per pixel or 2, 4, 6. off is the same
as setting 0 samples.
--fsg, --fsaa-gamma={on|off}
Enable/disable FSAA gamma.
--fmsp, --fsaa-ms-positions=x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3,x4,y4,x5,y5
Change the FSAA Multi-Sample Positions for x0,y0 to x5,y5. You must
specify exactly 12 real number values separated by commas.
Screen-Related Options:
--ovt, --overlay-type=STRING
Change the overlay for the X server. STRING can be one of:
opengl
Xv
disable
--ovon, --overlay-on={0|1}
Choose which head the hardware overlay should be visible on. The
hardware overlay can be used for either OpenGL, video, pseudo-color
or stereo.
--lcd, --lcd-mode=STRING
Change the LCD mode. STRING can be one of:
center
full
--dtop, --desktop-setup=STRING
Change the desktop setup for multiple display adapters.
STRING can be one of:
single 1 screen, second dark
mirror 2 screens - same content, identical
refresh rate/resolution
Note: This option is NOT supported with Avivo
clone 2 screens - same content, allows for
different refresh rates/resolutions
horizontal 2 screens - one framebuffer,
screen 1 right of screen 0
horizontal,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
screen 1 left of screen 0
vertical 2 screens - one framebuffer,
screen 1 above of screen 0
vertical,reverse 2 screens - one framebuffer,
screen 1 below of screen 0
Note: This option is not valid if '--initial=dual-head' is specified.
--vs, --sync-vsync={on|off}
Enable/disable sync buffer swaps with vsync. Enable this option to
prevent tearing during 3D rendering.
--psc, --pseudo-color={on|off}
Enable/disable pseudo-color visuals. Enable this option to get 16-bit
color support.
--stereo={on|off}
Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo support. Enable this option only for
using applications that support the use of hardware 3D shutter glasses.
--ss, --stereo-sync={on|off}
Enable/disable quad-buffer stereo sync. Enable this option to get 3D
glasses to synchronize with the infrared transmitter.
--resolution=Screen#,W1xH1,W2xH2,W3xH3,...
Set the modes for the specified screen. You may specify several
resolutions separated by commas.
Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
--hsync=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
Change the horizontal sync range of the specified monitor. Make sure
you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
--vrefresh=Screen#,LOW-HIGH
Change the vertical refresh range of the specified monitor. Make sure
you know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
Screens start at 0. You can use 1 for dual-head
--hsync2=LOW-HIGH
Change the horizontal sync range of the second display. Make sure you
know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
--vrefresh2=LOW-HIGH
Change the vertical refresh range of the second display. Make sure you
know the capabilities of your monitor before changing this option.
--mode2=W1xH1,W2XH2,W3xH3,...
Change the modes for the second display. You may specify several
resolutions separated by commas. Only valid for clone and big desktop
settings.
--screen-layout={left|right|above|below}
Set the secondary screen position for dual head.
--screen-overlap=NUM
Set the screen overlap region in big desktop mode to be NUM pixels.
--force-monitor=STRING[,STRING...]
Describe all displays that are to be enabled and/or disabled regardless
of physical connection. STRING can be one or more of the following
set, separated by commas:
crt1
crt2
lvds
tv
tmds1
tmds2
tmds2i
nocrt1
nocrt2
nolvds
notv
notmds1
notmds2
notmds2i
POWERplay Options:
Following options will not change the config file.
These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
the same command line will be ignored.
--lsp, --list-powerstates
Print information about power states and exit.
--set-powerstate=NUMBER
Set a power state listed by --list-powerstates.
Advanced Options:
--tls={on|off}
Enable/disable fast thread local storage. Disable this option when
virtual machines or WineX fail to work properly.
--sb, --signal-block={on|off}
Enable/disable signal blocking. Disable this option when debugging a
multi-threaded OpenGL application.
--locked-userpages={on|off}
Enable/disable locked user pages. Disable this option if the system
hangs when running fgl_glxgears.
User page lock is no longer available on AGP system now.
--gcpu, --generic-cpu={on|off}
Enable/disable generic CPU. Use this option if the CPU is being
reported improperly. For example: If you have an AMD cpu that is
being reported as Intel.
Dynamic Display Management Options:
Following options will not change the config file. They are
used for querying driver, controller and apdator information.
These options will be effective immediately. Other options on
the same command line will be ignored.
--enable-monitor=STRING,STRING
Setting current monitor to be enabled. Only 2 displays
can be enabled at the same time. Any displays
that are not on the list will be disabled.
STRING can be one of the following set, separated
by commas:
none
crt1
crt2
lvds
tv
tmds1
tmds2
--query-monitor
This will return connected and enabled monitor information
Miscellaneous Options:
-v, --verbose
Show what aticonfig is doing.
-q, --quiet
Disable all information output except for errors.
--effective={now,startup}
Choose when the requested changes should take effect.
now: Immediately. This change will affect the running X
session if applicable. Only 'set-powerstate' and
'overlay-on' are applicable for now.
startup: On future X server startups. This change will modify the
X server configuration file if applicable.
The default is 'now,startup', i.e., do both as applicable.
-i, --input=FILE
Select a FILE to input as the configuration file. Set FILE to '-' to
pipe from standard input. Without this option, aticonfig will search
/etc/X11 for the default configuration file.
-o, --output=FILE
Select a FILE to output the new configuration file to. Set FILE to '-'
to print to standard output. Without this option, aticonfig will
replace the input file with the newly generated file.
-h, --help
Display this help screen.
-f, --force
Only valid with 'initial' option. Force aticonfig to generate default
Monitor, Device, and Screen sections even if the original configuration
file has invalid settings in these sections.
Examples:
1. Setting up fglrx for the first time.
Single head : aticonfig --initial --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf
Dual head : aticonfig --initial=dual-head --screen-layout=above
This command will generate a dual head configuration
file with the second screen located above the first
screen.
2. Setting up big desktop to horizontal and set overlay on secondary display.
aticonfig --dtop=horizontal --overlay-on=1
3. Setting up modes for primary display.
aticonfig --resolution=0,1600x1200,1280x1024,1024x768
4. Force primary CRT on and TV-out off.
aticonfig --force-monitor=crt1,notv
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