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Old 02-21-2003, 05:24 AM   #1
bajen_hasse
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screen size


HI !
I a really small screeen (for embed testing) its somethin lik 5,7".
How do I get the resolution to fit it (it should be like 320x280)??
If i run xf86config the smallest config is 640x400...
 
Old 02-21-2003, 05:42 AM   #2
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you should be able to create your own modelines as small as you want, there's a site around that generates them for you but i've not got the link right now, search google for "colas modeline generator" i think. then you copy the lines it gives you to /etc/X11/XF86Config (carefully) and set the screensize to the name listed in that modeline. obiovusly the validity of the modline is only as good as the data you give it.
 
Old 03-03-2003, 04:43 PM   #3
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Here's that link acid was talking about:
modeline generator

Get as much info on your monitor as possible before you start.

You can enter in any screen size you want in /etc/X11/XF86Config file and experiment until you get it right.
 
Old 03-03-2003, 07:39 PM   #4
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if X's started, you can cycle through video modes available:
ctrl alt + or ctrl alt -
 
Old 03-04-2003, 12:10 AM   #5
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Iceman I did not know that - thank you for the very informative info.
 
  


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