resolution

bulma · 05-07-2004, 07:54 PM

hi
i've installed debian sarge beta 4 and it seems everything is ok.
i've configured Xfree86 100 times, but in kde or gnome the resolution
won't go more than 800x600.
i have set resolution in Xfree86 on 1280x1024 and 1027x768.
my monitor supports till 1900x1600 and i did it in FreeBSD.
thnx and, i'm totaly newbie

leonscape · 05-07-2004, 08:04 PM

This looks like a driver problem whats your graphics card?

bulma · 05-07-2004, 08:06 PM

it's asus v3800 Delux, TNT2 32Mb

leonscape · 05-07-2004, 08:16 PM

You need to download the nvidia driver packages for your kernel.

apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.4.25 ( example it change the numbers to match ).
apt-get install nvidia-glx

will take care of it for you. If theres no version in binary form for your kernel, you'll need too build them from source ( which is quite easy on debian ).

to check what versions are available do

apt-cache search nvidia

Once installed you need to reconfigure XFree for the new driver.

TigerOC · 05-08-2004, 02:38 AM

I would establish the hsync and vsync settings for your monitor either from the manual or from the manufacturers website ( mine are 30-70 and 50-160) then armed with that info do dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 and when you come to the monitor section use the advanced option and set them.