Subj : Re: Graphics driver quest
To   : Barry Martin
From : Ky Moffet
Date : Sun Sep 28 2025 07:02:00

BARRY MARTIN wrote:

> Anyway, back to the graphics driver question (new monitor displaying
> noise in VM and remote access Terminals in 75 Hz mode but not 60),
> appears the problem might be the cable isn't fully inserted.  This
> morning the monitor was telling me "mode not supported" (toggle power
> button) "cable not connected" (feel under monitor and press up on HDMI
> cable).  Power on  monitor: now behaving.

This is apparently a common problem with the newfangled weatherproof 
network connectors that don't have a positive latch, but instead you 
just give 'em a jerk to pull out.

Anyway yeah, not making 100% contact can cause all manner of video 
weirdness. The junk board inside Moonbase (which I still haven't got 
around to giving its new board) apparently doesn't quite make contact 
all the time and it'll develop this weird waveriness, like the screen is 
underwater. Give the cable a good shove and it goes away. -- More 
typical with VGA or DVI that's not quite in contact will be a 
monocolored screen, but I don't know what HDMI does in that boat. 
Sinking performance??
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