My Screen resloution is too small, need help
Newbie Alert!!!
Just installed Debian. Everything is working, but I can't seem to change the resolution. Currently its at 800 x 600 which is way too big. The only options available in the resolution tool in gnome are 640 x 480 and 800 x 600. Any thoughts?? |
If you are using Xfree86
Edit file /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 (as root!!!) Search for DefaultDepth Look what's the number in front of it. There will be some SubSection under it, search for the SubSection which have Depth equal to your DefaultDepth When you find, you will see that there is a line like this Mode "800x600" "640x480" Change it to Mode "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" If you want a really big resolution change to Mode "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" READ THIS!!!!! If something goes wrong, change it to default Mode "800x600" "640x480" Now restart x ---> use ctrl+alt+backspace You should have a good resoltion now. |
i tried adding 1024 x 768, but it didn't work. i had to replace the entry with the target resolution. if any other resolution is listed, it won't work.
Thanks for the help stormrider :) |
Which Debian are you using? (Sarge, Etch, Sid)?
What kind of monitor and/or video card do you have? Do you have a file named /etc/X11/xorg.conf? |
not sure which debian i have, newbie remeber :)
i can tell you my kernel is 2.4.27-2-386 I have it working now, the trick was to not give the system any other choice but what i wanted. basiclly, if i want to change my resoultion to another setting, i have to go in and remove the old setting and enter the new setting. old: "640 x 480" "800 x 600" "1024 x 768" (using this the system would always use the first value, ie 640 x 480) when i delete everything except 1024x768, i get 1024x768. wierd :) video card = nvidia Gforce 5200 display = dutsy old 17" monitor, no markings. found it in my puter grave yard. anyway it works. happy trails |
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