Swap monitors on linux server

carnold · 04-14-2012, 08:49 PM

1 server had an old CRT style monitor. We have an asus vw220s that we would like to use on that server. When I physically remove the CRT and install the flat screen, there is no display. Get an out of range error on the monitor. I put the CRT back in place and tried to change to the new screen in yast->hardware->monitor but asus vw220s is not listed. What is the correct way to install an different monitor on sles11?

jschiwal · 04-14-2012, 09:32 PM

Does "xrandr" return any infomation?
What is the native resolution of the monitor?

You may need to reboot the server for the video card to recognize it.

carnold · 04-15-2012, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the reply. I pressed ctr-alt f1 and ran yast. Got it working now.