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  1. 06-15-2005, 06:32 AM #1
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    Ubuntu Screen Resolution

    I just installed Ubuntu 5.04 64-bit, and I want to change my resolution, but it only gives me there options, none of which are the one I want. How do I change to something not in the list of available resolutions?
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    Re: Ubuntu Screen Resolution

    Originally posted by JSimmons
    I just installed Ubuntu 5.04 64-bit, and I want to change my resolution, but it only gives me there options, none of which are the one I want. How do I change to something not in the list of available resolutions?
    You'll probably have to play with the x configuration - also, double check that you are using the best drivers for your gfx card.
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    I had a problem with getting my monitors to accept anything over 1024x768 untill I set the horizontal and vertical frequencies correctly. Since I couldn't find them documented anywhere I just did minor increases to the values untill I could set it to 1280x1024. And I do mean minor. I must have restarted X a dozen times.

    You have to becareful though. Setting it too high can cause damage or an out of range and then you will have nothing but a black screen and possibly a damaged monitor.
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  4. 06-15-2005, 07:54 AM #4
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    I'm running an ATI X800XTPE and a 19-inch LCD with a native resolution of 1280x1024.

    Does ATI even make a 64-bit driver for Linux?
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  5. 06-15-2005, 01:45 PM #5
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    adding the following stuff to the x configuration file should give you more choises in screen resolutions

    http://dsanta.users.ch/resources/del...ux.html#nvidia
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  6. 06-16-2005, 06:04 AM #6
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    Thinking it might have been a 64-bit install problem, I tried installing the 32-bit version last night. I found out it was an installation mistake on my part - I *thought* I'd selected the desired resolution, but I didn't.
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