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  <H2><A NAME="1"></A>1. Procedure Overview</H2>
<p>There are two steps to getting things up and running.  The first
is to select the appropriate server that you will be using and set it up
as the default server.  The second step is to set up the <code>XF86Config</code>
file.  This file is used to configure the server for your pointer device
(e.g. mouse, trackball), video card, and monitor, as well as a few other
things.</p>
<p>The <code>XF86Config</code> file contains several sections; these
procedures will lead you through filling out each part.
There is a default/sample <code>XF86Config</code> file in
<code>/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config.sample</code>; you should copy 
this to <code>/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config</code>, and edit that file to your
specific configuration.  
The <i>XF86Config(4/5)</i> manual page describes the
<code>XF86Config</code> file contents and options in detail.  
Be sure to read through that manual page as you fill in your
<code>XF86Config</code> file. </p>
<p>The sections of the <code>XF86Config</code> file are:
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<dt><b> Files </b><dd><p>Sets the default font and RGB paths.</p>
<dt><b> Server Flags</b><dd><p>Sets a few general server options.  Refer to the
manual page to learn about these.</p>
<dt><b> Keyboard</b><dd><p>Sets up keyboard devices, and sets a few optional
parameters.</p>
<dt><b> Pointer</b><dd><p>Sets up the pointer devices, and sets a few optional
parameters.</p>
<dt><b> Monitor</b><dd><p>Describes your monitor(s) to the server.</p>
<dt><b> Graphics Device</b><dd><p>Describes your video hardware to the server.</p>
<dt><b> Screen.</b><dd><p>Describes how the monitor and video hardware should
be used.</p>
</dl>
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