How Can I change the resolution?
 

Hi friends

I have just installed the Debian Sarge 3.1 (kernel 2.4) in my machine, but the resolution I think it´s 800x600.
How can I change to 1024x768 for example.

If I´m right I have to edit the Xfree file, but What
I have to put or change in it?

Thanks

Try running "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86".

Hi reddazz I've run the command you've asked to try but unfortunately it didn't work. I answered all the questions of the command, then I restart the X but it started like before.

Did I do something wrong?
Do you have another suggestion?

Thank you very much!!

Did you use the 'advanced' section in the monitor?

Read sections 9 and 10 of the article

The Very Verbose Debian Installation Walkthrough
http://osnews.com/story.php?news_id=2016

and follow the instructions to the letter. :)

boa sorte, rapaz!

I'm not sure if I've used the advanced section, of course I don't think so, but I'll try again.

Valeu pelo "boa sorte" hehe

Abraços

HI ALL, unfortunately I didn't solve my problem yet. I'm sure that I am answering the questions correctly, but the resolution is like 800x600. Do I have to run another command after running the dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86?? Take a look in my XF86config-4:

Device "Placa de Vídeo Genérica"
Monitor "*0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Thanks

It says it right there, since you are using:
you go down to and change modes to: or whatever you want. The first one is the default and you can also switch between them with "ctrl + num'+'" and "ctrl + num'-'".

Hi bobbens. I'm happy. Your post solved my problem, thank you very much. It's very good to work with the right resolution.

I am been thankful with our community.

E salve o Linux!!

Glad you got your problem fixed. The lazy way to fix this is to run Knoppix and copy the XF86Config-4 file it generates to a floppy then overwrite the Debian file.

i think booting up a knoppix cd takes longer then editing the XF86Config-4 by hand and rebooting X...

That would be a valid point had I said "quicker". I was simply pointing out an easy solution that also gives you a working backup config. In my case copying the file fixes the resolution and enables both a usb mouse and my laptop touchpad. Easy!