FBSD8 + xorg 7.5 + intel + IBM X40

[Stacy Millions]

= crash

I tried to update my IBM X40's X11 install, I removed all the old 
packages and started from scratch (/usr/local was empty) so that I would 
know that everything is up to date.

When X starts (doesn't matter how, xdm, startx, Xorg) the system just 
freezes. The external monitor lost its signal, network connections 
froze. Only option is hard reset. When it came back up Xorg.0.log was 
zero bytes.

I have tried with/with out the docking station, with a new xorg.conf 
(created by Xorg -configure), disabling accel and dri. Same results.

Anyone have any pointers on how to debug a video driver (I have already 
found [1] [2] but the more suggestions the better)? What do I need to 
recompile? Suggested compiler flags? Suggested locations for break 
points while I try to step my way through the driver? Any help appreciated.


"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue."

-stacy

[1] http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Documentation/ServerDebugging
[2] http://www.x.org/wiki/radeonBuildHowTo