Ubuntu resolution problem

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blademast3r

blademast3r

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Hey guys ive installed ubuntu on my old system... the thing is that it stats in 1024X768 resolution nd my monitor does nt support it... but i think theres a way to change the startup resolution in recovery text mode...cud sm1 pls gimme the command??
 
praka123

praka123

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edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
you can press ALT+F2 to get run.inside type:
Code: 
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
now,browse to section "Screen" in xorg.conf:
add the lines in bold to the places.remember:make sure you entered these bold lines just above EndSection in section "Screen" .save and restart/X .
Code: 
 [B]SubSection     "Display"
       Viewport     0 0
        Depth       24
        Modes      "1024x768" "800x600"
    EndSubSection[/B]
[B][COLOR="Blue"]EndSection[/COLOR][/B]

good luck :)
 
nitish_mythology

nitish_mythology

OSS Enthusiast!
I had 1024*768 resolution on Ubuntu 7 but cant get it on Hardy..
Even edited the Xorg.conf file wth the help of fellow Digit IRC members, but It didnt work out!

Anyways I have formatted Ubuntu and switching to DreamLinux. So cnt work over it anymore....
 
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sakumar79

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I am currently using Ubuntu 8, I have nVidia 7600GS card and 17" Samsung 793s monitor... I am easily getting 1024x768 resolution with freq upto 85 Hz in XP, but in Ubuntu, it is running with Freq 50 Hz... If I try to increase it any further, the screen becomes blurry... Any help? Do I need to download any special drivers?

Arun
 
praka123

praka123

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well,the native screen resolution tool reports wrong frequency with proprietary nvidia driver.you invoke "nvidia-settings" to see the correct resolution and other details.
 
Pat

Pat

Beyond Smart
sakumar79 said:
^^ So, should I run nvidia-settings through terminal? Do I need to run through sudo?

Arun
Click to expand...

No need to run it via sudo! Run it directly..Also if it complains that the package/command does not exist, fire up Synaptic, search for nvidia-settings, install it and then run it again :)
 
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