refresh rates
 

have debian unstable installed with all updates. i have a monitor that is capable of 1152x864 at 70 hz (it will actual do higher, but i want it at this rate), i can edit the xf86config-4 file so that the vert refresh goes no higher than 70 and horz sync up to 72. using either color depth of 16 or 24 (both set to 1152x864) when i log into kde the refesh rate is correct (70) but the resolution is down to 1024x768. if i up the vert refresh back to what the monitor supports (50-160) and log in, i can get 1152x864 but the refresh rate is too high and cant adjust it down. is there anyway to edit the config file to force a certain refresh rate and resolution?

with the below settings i get 1024x768 at 70 hz, i want 1152x864 at 70 hz

"refresh rate is too high" ??

I don't get it, it won't burn your monitor if you stick to the values the monitor can handle, but did you try more ranges to test if X lowers the rate?

well with the refresh rate at 75 (too high) i get lines in the display and it isnt easy to look at. at a lower rate (70) it works better. i know that doesnt make sence but thats the way it is.

anyway no more worries, i put my other monitor back on and all is right with the world. thanks anyway