SLE11: X causes high CPU load after logging into GNOME desktop

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Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

Situation

After logging into a GNOME session the command 'top' shows almost 100% CPU usage for X. This applies to all available users on the system. Other desktop environments as GNOME are not affected (e.g. IceWM).

Resolution

Solution:

Update the packages:
  • xorg-x11-server
  • xorg-x11-server-extra
  • xorg-x11-Xvnc
to version 7.4-27.15.12.1 or higher.

Workaround:

As an alternative to above solution edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf and search for
 
Section "Extensions"
EndSection

at the end of the file. Add the option
 
Option "SYNC""off"

The result should look like:
 
Section "Extensions"
Option "SYNC""off"
EndSection

Safe the file and restart X using
 
rcxdm restart

 

Additional Information

Please note that Option "SYNC""off" temporarily disables the desktop effects. As soon as the issue is solved the option may be safely removed from /etc/X11/xorg.conf.

Disclaimer

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  • Document ID:7005704
  • Creation Date: 08-Apr-2010
  • Modified Date:28-Sep-2022
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

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