getting Xserver to run on Geode GX2 (Lippert Literunner2)

problem

June 2010: no VGA signal after xinit.

Tried: Options "NoPanel" and "NoAccell" , 800x600 versus 640x480, different monitors. Had a look at gx_driver.c from xf86-video-geode-2.11.8 and concluded that pGeode->useVGA is at least on. The Geode has no MTRR regs, so "VGA arbiter: cannot open kernel arbiter" seems not to be a worry.
Lippert support cross-checked and found that the LVDS has no signal either. It used to work with the older "nsc" driver, but apparently something was lost when translating functions to the newer geode driver.
"no signal" means "no signal". Its not a problem with the monitor showing a black or blank screen.
see also: xserver bug tracking page.

hardware

Lippert Literunner2, P/N 802-000400, Geode GX2, lspci

software

solution

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