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Just got a Acer x163w monitor. I have a Compaq 7485 with Debian Lenny installed. I was using a Acer AL2216W and all worked well. Using the Acer x163w,
I get a mixed up picture.
I haven't found any post for this problem.
Thanks for your input in advance!
Thanks, I'm not sure how to do it. I tried at the command line sudo gedit /etc/x11/xorg.config with the monitor //// during booting, and got it couldn't open.
Thanks, I'm not sure how to do it. I tried at the command line sudo gedit /etc/x11/xorg.config with the monitor //// during booting
Just press those keys along with the function key after you boot up in the graphical mode. Just key in your username/password and then run the command as mentioned before.
Thanks, I'm not sure how to do it. I tried at the command line sudo gedit /etc/x11/xorg.config with the monitor //// during booting, and got it couldn't open.
from the shell. It will ask you lot of questions including the refresh rates. Enter the values by looking at the monitor manual. It will make a backup copy the existing xorg.conf. In the `Monitor` section it will write the values.
Have you tried, `xserver-xorg-video-trident` package.
I tried the dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg, didn't see anything about refresh rstes. It didn't change. Haven't tried xserver-xorg-video-trident package ( didn't know there was one, Thanks) I'll look for it...
I have the newest xserver-xorg-video-trident package. I got the acer x163w refurbed from Tigerdirect without manual. I'm guessing I change the Monitor identifier to the monitor name and make. maybe Hor 30-50 and Ver 60? I'll look for a manual online...
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