you don't need the kernel source...you need the kernel headers

the slick "uname -r" command automatically fills in the kernel version that you are running.

SOrry about that I am a bit of a kernel noob. I didn't know what u mean by installing kernel headers. Well I got that done (not so painful) I got the script to run and i get the lovely nvidia log now this is hwhat i did for any that see this post on a search

apt-get install kernel-headers-2.4.25

this shows a list and you choose which ever u need the run the same thing with kernel-headers-2.4.25-your stuff here

bad news is my screen resolution still blows. I was expecting it to be like windows (shame on me) and after the drivers are install allow differant resoulutions.

I ran xf86config and ran through that. I had gotten the specs of my monitor of the internet before going through that. Now I am at a loss. What else is there to try to get better screen resoultions? I am running it at 800x600 and it only goes down from there.

Help on this would be very greatly appreciated.

I didn't see that slick command post or I woulda definatly tried that 1st I appreacaite all the help you guys are giving. Once I get this resolution thing licked i think i will love debian. I am so amazed by the apt-get. Its ownage.

open up your x config file

go down to the 'Section "screen"'

determine what your 'DefaultDepth' is

and in that section, add the resolutions that your monitor is capable of "1600x1200" "1280x1024" etc. the x server defaults to the first depth listed. save the file.

i think you need to restart the desktop manager before you will see a change.

if you are running the gnome desktop manager, switch to virtual console 1 (press CTRL-ALT-F1), login as the 'root' user and do

if ur running kdm or xdm, replace gdm with kdm or xdm in that command.

No joy.

following is my Xf86Config-4 file (no Xf86Config)

# XF86Config-4 (XFree86 X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the XF86Config-4 manual page.
# (Type "man XF86Config-4" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xfree86 package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xfree86
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following commands as root:
#
# cp /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 /etc/X11/XF86Config-4.custom
# md5sum /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 > /var/lib/xfree86/XF86Config-4.md5sum
# dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86
Section "Files"
FontPath "unix/:7100" # local font server
# if the local font server has problems, we can fall back on these
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/cyrillic"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/CID"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi"
FontPath "/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi"
EndSection
Section "Module"
# Load "GLcore"
Load "bitmap"
Load "dbe"
Load "ddc"
# Load "dri"
Load "extmod"
Load "freetype"
Load "glx"
Load "int10"
Load "record"
Load "speedo"
Load "type1"
Load "vbe"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "keyboard"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "Generic Video Card"
Driver "nvidia"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
HorizSync 28-50
VertRefresh 43-75
Option "DPMS"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Generic Video Card"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1280x1024" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1280x1024" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1280x1024" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1280x1024" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"
EndSection
Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection



If i jacked it up or something please let me know so I can correct it. I needs me some better resolution

Debian has a unique method for setup of the X-server. Do dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86. When you get to the section dealing with the refresh rates use the advanced method.

still no luck. I ran that and I tried the Nvidia drivers and NV drivers. I did the advanced and the simple monitor settings. I got no difference in resolution. I can not change any higher than 800x600. Any ideas on this? Would video drivers have anything to do with this? I was sure i had the right ones installed but I am going to double check.

I checked and all is good. I read the read me for the drivers. It says to make sure the dri and GLcore are taken out. They are commented out. glx is laoding and nv has been replaced by nvidia. I have checked my Xf86Config-4 file and editied ti and now has the 1280x1024 in front of the 800x600. I still can't go past 800x600 i did the restart as described in earlier post. If you guys need me to post anything let me know.

Check /var/log/XFree86.0.log. It will give you the reason why its not working. Also try using a Knoppix cd and see what it picks up for your system. I know with mine I get higher resolutions than I do in Winblows

24-bit (32-bit windows equivilent) color depth may be out of the range for your monitor.

try changing change 'DefaultDepth' to 16

also, try using "1024x768" as the first resolution (there are also some other possible resolutions like "1280x768", "11--x---", etc (i don't know them by heart)...your monitor may only be capable of displaying some of those) what resolution were you using in windows? what type of monitor do you have? what is the max resolution?

Guys I finally got it. I was trying 1024x768 at 24. I had triedit at 15 and 16 as well but noine was working. I googled common screen resolutions and tried thjose and put those inmy xf86 config-4 file. All works and i got god screen resolution. Thanx. During this fun time i also learned how to use the command line apt-get and apt-cache. Was a great time thanx all who helped.

Nothing like working through a problem to gain experience. Glad we were able to help.

Please post your moniter specs and what modifications you made to the file. I have been following this post for a while and am also stuck. here are my specs:
Pentium 4 2.53 Ghz
Daewoo F227B LCD moniter
Nvidia Geforce 4 ti 4600 128Mb RAM
1.5 Gig of RAM for the processor
Debian network install Kernel 2.4.26 and 2.6.7, and Windows XP Pro, Redhat 9
80 Gig hard drive with 30 gig in fat32 for transfering files.

I was somehow able to get the nvidia splash screen when i boot up with the debian 2.4.26 kernel but i'm stuck with the 800x600 resolution. but my debian kernel 2.6.7 has not let me install the nvidia drivers.

Would someone please tell me what I need to post here to get useful help. I have been working with RH 9 linux for over a year now and have just installed debian for the first successful time. I will give detailed logs and specs if that is needed for detailed answers.

Thank you ahead of time for all the help. (And you all did a great job with the guy who started this post.)

hey, i just posted a moment ago... and i feel dumb... i got the Nvidia drivers to work with my 2.6.7 kernel. the thing was i was bringing debian to init 2 rather than init 1. Somewhere i had read you had to bring it to 2.

here's an idea, does someone want to take a few minutes and write out a step by step how to install the drivers for debian? even the little things(for those who are brand new to debian and even linux). thanks for all the help. now i just have to see if i can get a larger resolution...

Sorry for the really long post... but here is the part of the Xfree86.0.log file that i think might be important... from what i think, there might be a setting that has been misconfigured. something with debian is mistaking one or more of my moniter's settings. I have gotten this LCD moniter to accept a much higher resolution in Windows. Thanks again...

here is a link to the online PDF version of the user's manual. It has all the info about the resolutions and specs.

http://www.datuspc.com/F227B-Manual.pdf

it's on page 10/22



(II) Setting vga for screen 0.
(II) Loading sub module "vgahw"
(II) LoadModule: "vgahw"
(II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libvgahw.a
(II) Module vgahw: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
compiled for 4.3.0.1, module version = 0.1.0
ABI class: XFree86 Video Driver, version 0.6
(**) NVIDIA(0): Depth 24, (--) framebuffer bpp 32
(==) NVIDIA(0): RGB weight 888
(==) NVIDIA(0): Default visual is TrueColor
(==) NVIDIA(0): Using gamma correction (1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
(--) NVIDIA(0): Linear framebuffer at 0xE8000000
(--) NVIDIA(0): MMIO registers at 0xF8000000
(II) NVIDIA(0): NVIDIA GPU detected as: GeForce4 Ti 4600
(--) NVIDIA(0): VideoBIOS: 04.25.00.27.00
(--) NVIDIA(0): VideoRAM: 131072 kBytes
(II) NVIDIA(0): Connected display device(s): CRT-1
(--) NVIDIA(0): Detected TV Encoder: Philips 7108
(--) NVIDIA(0): Display device CRT-1: maximum pixel clock at 8 bpp: 350 MHz
(--) NVIDIA(0): Display device CRT-1: maximum pixel clock at 16 bpp: 350 MHz
(--) NVIDIA(0): Display device CRT-1: maximum pixel clock at 32 bpp: 350 MHz
(II) Loading sub module "ddc"
(II) LoadModule: "ddc"
(II) Reloading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libddc.a
(II) NVIDIA(0): Generic Monitor: Using hsync range of 31.00-80.00 kHz
(II) NVIDIA(0): Generic Monitor: Using vrefresh range of 56.00-75.00 Hz
(II) NVIDIA(0): Clock range: 12.00 to 350.00 MHz
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "640x350" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "320x175" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "640x400" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "320x200" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "720x400" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "360x200" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "640x480" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "320x240" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "800x600" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "400x300" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (bad mode clock/interlace/doublescan)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "512x384" (bad mode clock/interlace/doublescan)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "512x384" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1280x960" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "640x480" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1280x1024" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "640x512" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1600x1200" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "800x600" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1600x1200" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "800x600" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1600x1200" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "800x600" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1600x1200" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "800x600" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1792x1344" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "896x672" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1792x1344" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "896x672" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1856x1392" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "928x696" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1856x1392" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "928x696" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1920x1440" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "960x720" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1920x1440" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "960x720" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1152x768" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "576x384" (vrefresh out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1400x1050" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "700x525" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1920x1440" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "960x720" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "2048x1536" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "2048x1536" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "2048x1536" (bad mode clock/interlace/doublescan)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (hsync out of range)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1600x1200" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1400x1050" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1280x1024" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1280x1024" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1280x960" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1152x864" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "1024x768" (width too large for virtual size)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Not using default mode "832x624" (width too large for virtual size)
(WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "800x600" (height 1200 is larger than
(WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024)
(WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "700x525" (height 1050 is larger than
(WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Validated modes for display device CRT-1:
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "800x600": 49.5 MHz, 46.9 kHz, 75.0 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x480": 31.5 MHz, 37.5 kHz, 75.0 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "800x600": 50.0 MHz, 48.1 kHz, 72.2 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "800x600": 40.0 MHz, 37.9 kHz, 60.3 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "800x600": 36.0 MHz, 35.2 kHz, 56.2 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x512": 67.5 MHz, 80.0 kHz, 75.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x512": 54.0 MHz, 64.0 kHz, 60.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x480": 31.5 MHz, 37.9 kHz, 72.8 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x480": 25.2 MHz, 31.5 kHz, 60.0 Hz
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "640x480": 54.0 MHz, 60.0 kHz, 60.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "576x432": 54.0 MHz, 67.5 kHz, 75.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "512x384": 39.4 MHz, 60.1 kHz, 75.1 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "512x384": 37.5 MHz, 56.5 kHz, 70.1 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "512x384": 32.5 MHz, 48.4 kHz, 60.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "416x312": 28.6 MHz, 49.7 kHz, 74.7 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "400x300": 24.8 MHz, 46.9 kHz, 75.1 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "400x300": 25.0 MHz, 48.1 kHz, 72.2 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "400x300": 20.0 MHz, 37.9 kHz, 60.3 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "400x300": 18.0 MHz, 35.2 kHz, 56.3 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "320x240": 15.8 MHz, 37.5 kHz, 75.0 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "320x240": 15.8 MHz, 37.9 kHz, 72.8 Hz (D)
(**) NVIDIA(0): Default mode "320x240": 12.6 MHz, 31.5 kHz, 60.1 Hz (D)
(II) NVIDIA(0): Virtual screen size determined to be 800 x 600
(--) NVIDIA(0): Display dimensions: (330, 270) mm
(--) NVIDIA(0): DPI set to (61, 56)
(II) Loading sub module "fb"
(II) LoadModule: "fb"
(II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libfb.a
(II) Module fb: vendor="The XFree86 Project"
compiled for 4.3.0.1, module version = 1.0.0
ABI class: XFree86 ANSI C Emulation, version 0.2
(II) Loading sub module "ramdac"
(II) LoadModule: "ramdac"
(II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libramdac.a
(II) Module ramdac: vendor="The XFree86 Project"

I believe all u need to do is

su root
password:

xf86config

this will bring up a list of questions. answer them and when u get to the monitor part put in what your lcd says it is (the 50-100 mhz stuff, there are 2 horizontal and vertical)