issue with graphics on Intel SIS Mirage 1

[Skunk Worx]

Skunk Worx wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I bought a Mini ITX form factor mobo, Intel D201GLY. These are on Ebay a 
> lot.
> 
> The video is listed as :
> 
> "# Video    Integrated SiS Mirage 1 graphic engine"
> 
> 
> Seems to run fine as a server but X11 is unusable due to heavy vertical 
> banding, distortion and artifacts.
> 

Posting for completion.

I found the answer ... the "sis" driver is broken. Change to the "vesa" 
driver fixed it. [Found on ubuntu forums].

Chipset is SiS662 or SiS 662.

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John