The graphics card of my indigo2 impact failed under certain conditions with error..
$(0xa9c)WARNING: mgras: CTXSW timeout
$(0xa9e)WARNING: mgras: Graphics error
..and just terminated the current x-session, bringing me back to the login screen, e.g. when I tried to start an app which uses enhanced graphics capabilities.
After ordering a new one on ebay, I removed and disassembled the GFX boards, and while unplugging the ribbon cables that connect both cards, I noticed this:
One pin was squeezed close to the adjacent pin.. looks like two pins were inserted into the same hole of the connector!
It was quite a struggle with magnifying glass and super tiny tools, but finally managed to fix that bent pin and now 3D works as it should!!!
I'm glad it's working, and now even have a spare card!!
$(0xa9c)WARNING: mgras: CTXSW timeout
$(0xa9e)WARNING: mgras: Graphics error
..and just terminated the current x-session, bringing me back to the login screen, e.g. when I tried to start an app which uses enhanced graphics capabilities.
After ordering a new one on ebay, I removed and disassembled the GFX boards, and while unplugging the ribbon cables that connect both cards, I noticed this:
One pin was squeezed close to the adjacent pin.. looks like two pins were inserted into the same hole of the connector!
It was quite a struggle with magnifying glass and super tiny tools, but finally managed to fix that bent pin and now 3D works as it should!!!
I'm glad it's working, and now even have a spare card!!