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blademast3r
01-06-2008, 04:18 PM
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??
NucleusKore
01-06-2008, 04:24 PM
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
praka123
01-06-2008, 06:04 PM
edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
you can press ALT+F2 to get run.inside type:
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 .

SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection
EndSection


good luck :)
nitish_mythology
02-06-2008, 08:51 AM
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....
sakumar79
02-06-2008, 01:30 PM
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
02-06-2008, 07:36 PM
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.
sakumar79
02-06-2008, 07:54 PM
^^ So, should I run nvidia-settings through terminal? Do I need to run through sudo?

Arun
T159
02-06-2008, 07:57 PM
yep
Pat
02-06-2008, 08:09 PM
^^ So, should I run nvidia-settings through terminal? Do I need to run through sudo?

Arun

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 :)
sakumar79
03-06-2008, 07:32 AM
^^^ Thanks guys... I installed and ran nvidia-settings and resolution is now coming properly

Arun