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Old 07-19-2003, 07:44 AM   #1
nuttyvishal4u
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How to change monitor type?

I have installed RH9 with IBM E54 monitor and 1152x... resolution. Now i want to connect the same system with Compaq S510 Monitor. When i connected to compaq monitor there was no display at all. The monitor light keeps on blinking. I can go to console bye ctrl+alt 1. How do i change the monitor type now? Xconfigurator is not available. Is there any other way by which i can change the monitor type through console?
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Old 07-19-2003, 08:14 AM   #2
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Hi!!!

You could either try pressing ctrl and alt and+ key (plus key at your numeric pad) and ctrl and alt and - key (minus key at your numeric pad). Doing so, it will switch between the display modes available.

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Old 07-19-2003, 08:50 AM   #3
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You can edit /etc/X11/XF86Config
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use the xf86config command.
 
  


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