Games - Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 4 - STEP BY STEP GUIDE Manual

Chapter 10. Audio, Video, and Games
To run the X Configuration Tool, click Applications => System Settings => Display. A pop-up
window prompts you for your root password. You can also start from a shell prompt by typing the
command
system-config-xfree86
are working from a shell prompt and X is not working,
a minimal X session to allow you to continue your configuration.
Note
If you have recently entered your root password for a different application, you may not be prompted
to enter it again.
To configure your monitor manually, click the Hardware tab, then click the Configure... button next
to the Monitor Type entry. A pop-up window displays a list of monitor models. Choose your model
and click OK. You can also let the X Configuration Tool probe your monitor for the correct model
and vertical/horizontal frequency settings.
To configure your video card manually, click the Hardware tab, then click the Configure... button
next to the Video Card entry. A pop-up window displays a list of video card models. Choose your
model and click OK. You can also let the X Configuration Tool probe your video card for the correct
model and settings by clicking the Probe Videocard button.
When you have finished reconfiguring your video card and monitor, you should be able to start an X
session and enjoy your graphical desktop environment.

10.5. Games

Playing games under Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a fun way to pass the time.
Game availablity depends on the variant of Red Hat Enterprise Linux you installed. You must have
those game packages installed before they appear under the Applications => Games menu. Refer
to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide for details on installing additional
packages.
, which then prompts you to enter your root password. If you
Figure 10-6. X Configuration Tool
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attempts to start