I installed Fedora Core 2 Test 3 on a ZD7000 (specifically a ZD7058CL) laptop. It has a huge 17" wide screen that prefers a resolution of 1440x900.

When I installed Fedora, I couldn't find an appropriate monitor to use. Also, I found that Fedora Core 2 prefers to use xorg.conf for its X settings, but changing them there resulted in no change. Also, the Screen Resolution utility proved useless in changing to the proper resolution. I really like Fedora, but I need to get this resolved before proceeeding.

Here are the specs of my system:

Product: Name Pavilion ZD7000
US Product Number: ZD7058CL
Microprocessor: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.8GHz, 533MHz
Microprocessor Cache: 512KB (L2)
Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 256MB) at 333MHz
Memory Max: 2048MB DDR SDRAM (2 x 1024MB)
Video Graphics: Nvidia GeForce FX Go5600
Video Memory: 64MB DDR SDRAM (discrete)
Hard Drive: 80GB enhanced-IDE hard disk drive
Multimedia Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo
Display: 43 cm (17.0 inch) WXGA+ WVA TFT (1440 x 900) display
Fax/Modem: Integrated v.90/v.92 56KB modem (RJ-11 connector)
Network Card: Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity: Broadcom 54g MaxPerformance 802.11g
Digital Media: 4-in-1 integrated Digital Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, or SmartMedia cards.
Sound: 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio
Internal Harman/Kardon speakers
Keyboard: Notebook keyboard with integrated numeric keypad.
Pointing Device: Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots: One1 Type I/II/III, 32-bit card bus
External Ports: Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0, Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface, One VGA (15-pin), One RJ-11 (modem), One TV-Out (S-video), One RJ -45 (LAN), One port replicator/connector, One IEEE 1394 (firewire), One FIR (Fast Infrared)
Dimensions: 40 cm (15.67 inches) L x 27 cm (10.94 inches) W x 4 cm (1.67 inches) Front H x 5 cm (1.85 inches) Rear H
Weight: 9.3 lbs
Security: Kensington MicroSaver lock slot, Power-on password, Accepts third party security lock devices
Power: 120W AC adapter, 12-Cell Litium-Ion battery

Can anyone help me, please?

Thanks,

David

I found the solution. Here is the xorg.conf file:

# Xorg configuration created by system-config-display

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "single head configuration"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "Files"

# RgbPath is the location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
# file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
# no need to change the default.
# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)
# By default, Red Hat 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of
# the X server to render fonts.
RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"
FontPath "unix/:7100"
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "dbe"
Load "extmod"
Load "fbdevhw"
Load "glx"
Load "record"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
Load "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
# Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"
# To disable the XKEYBOARD extension, uncomment XkbDisable.
# Option "XkbDisable"
# To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
# lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
# keyboard, you will probably want to use:
# Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
# If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
# Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
#
# Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
# For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# or:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
#
# If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
# control keys, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"
# Or if you just want both to be control, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:nocaps"
#
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "keyboard"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"

### Uncomment if you don't want to default to DDC:
### Uncomment if you don't want to default to DDC:
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "LCD Panel 1440x900"
### Uncomment if you don't want to default to DDC:
HorizSync 31.5 - 100.0
VertRefresh 59.0 - 75.0
Modeline "1440x900" 106.47 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 901 904 932 -HSync +Vsync
Option "dpms"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Videocard0"
Driver "nv"
VendorName "Videocard vendor"
BoardName "NVIDIA GeForce FX (generic)"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Videocard0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
Modes "1440x900" "1152x864" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Group 0
Mode 0666
EndSection

Best Regards Team:

Are this settings universal for all "LCD 1440x900" screens..???

I'm having the same issue with a TOSHIBA Notebook P35-S609 17" LCD Wide screen.

Per my xorg.conf

HSync = 31 - 85
VSync = 50 - 160

Hmmm, I went though the NVIDIA-GLX README file and finally figured out the config to use this with the accerated driver.

Seems you have to override how it detects your display capabilities a bit. Here's my xorg.conf

# XF86Config HP Pavillion zd7000
# Configured by phormix (http://phorm.phormix.com/cgi-bin/mailme.cgi)

#
# Searches online indicate that at this time I'm perhaps the only one who seems to have figured out how to get 1440x900 with the nvidia accelerated drivers?
# Read /usr/share/doc/NVIDIA_GLX-1.0/README to see why this works...
#
# Actually, I'm using X.org now, but I suppose this would be the same for XFree4 (turns out the resolution limitation was the NVidia driver settings, not the XServer)
#
# Copyright (c) 1999 by The XFree86 Project, Inc.
#
# Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a
# copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"),
# to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation
# the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense,
# and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the
# Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
#
# The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
# all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
#
# THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
# IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
# THE XFREE86 PROJECT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
# WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF
# OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
# SOFTWARE.
#
# Except as contained in this notice, the name of the XFree86 Project shall
# not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or other
# dealings in this Software without prior written authorization from the
# XFree86 Project.
#

# **********************************************************************
# Refer to the XF86Config(4/5) man page for details about the format of
# this file.
# **********************************************************************

# **********************************************************************
# Module section -- this section is used to specify
# which dynamically loadable modules to load.
# **********************************************************************
#
Section "Module"

# This loads the DBE extension module.

Load "dbe" # Double buffer extension
Load "v4l" # Video For Linux


# This loads the miscellaneous extensions module, and disables
# initialisation of the XFree86-DGA extension within that module.
# SubSection "extmod"
# Option "omit xfree86-dga" # don't initialise the DGA extension
# EndSubSection

# This loads the Type1 and FreeType font modules
Load "type1"
Load "speedo"
Load "freetype"

Load "int10"
# Load "ddc"
# Load "GLCore"
Load "bitmap"
Load "vbe"

Load "extmod"
# Load "fbedevhw"
Load "record"

# Load "freetype"
# Load "xtt"

# This loads the GLX module (3d)
Load "glx"

Load "drm"

# This loads the DRI module
Load "dri"

# Load "fbdev"
EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Files section. This allows default font and rgb paths to be set
# **********************************************************************

Section "Files"

# The location of the RGB database. Note, this is the name of the
# file minus the extension (like ".txt" or ".db"). There is normally
# no need to change the default.

# RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb"

# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (which are concatenated together),
# as well as specifying multiple comma-separated entries in one FontPath
# command (or a combination of both methods)
#
# If you don't have a floating point coprocessor and emacs, Mosaic or other
# programs take long to start up, try moving the Type1 and Speedo directory
# to the end of this list (or comment them out).
#

FontPath "unix/:7100" # local font server
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/local/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/:unscaled"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/Type1/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TrueType/" ##
# FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/freefont/" ##
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/"
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi/"

# The module search path. The default path is shown here.

# ModulePath "/usr/X11R6/lib/modules"

EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Server flags section.
# **********************************************************************

Section "ServerFlags"

# Uncomment this to cause a core dump at the spot where a signal is
# received. This may leave the console in an unusable state, but may
# provide a better stack trace in the core dump to aid in debugging

# Option "NoTrapSignals"

# Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><Fn> VT switch sequence
# (where n is 1 through 12). This allows clients to receive these key
# events.

# Option "DontVTSwitch"

# Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><BS> server abort sequence
# This allows clients to receive this key event.

# Option "DontZap"

# Uncomment this to disable the <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> mode switching
# sequences. This allows clients to receive these key events.

# Option "Dont Zoom"

# Uncomment this to disable tuning with the xvidtune client. With
# it the client can still run and fetch card and monitor attributes,
# but it will not be allowed to change them. If it tries it will
# receive a protocol error.

# Option "DisableVidModeExtension"

# Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local xvidtune client.

# Option "AllowNonLocalXvidtune"

# Uncomment this to disable dynamically modifying the input device
# (mouse and keyboard) settings.

# Option "DisableModInDev"

# Uncomment this to enable the use of a non-local client to
# change the keyboard or mouse settings (currently only xset).

# Option "AllowNonLocalModInDev"

Option "BlankTime" "0"
Option "StandbyTime" "5"
Option "SuspendTime" "0"
Option "OffTime" "15"
EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Input devices
# **********************************************************************

# **********************************************************************
# Core keyboard's InputDevice section
# **********************************************************************

Section "InputDevice"

Identifier "Keyboard1"
Driver "keyboard"

# For most OSs the protocol can be omitted (it defaults to "Standard").
# When using XQUEUE (only for SVR3 and SVR4, but not Solaris),
# uncomment the following line.

# Option "Protocol" "Xqueue"

Option "AutoRepeat" "500 30"

# Specify which keyboard LEDs can be user-controlled (eg, with xset(1))
# Option "Xleds" "1 2 3"

# Option "LeftAlt" "Meta"
# Option "RightAlt" "ModeShift"

# To customise the XKB settings to suit your keyboard, modify the
# lines below (which are the defaults). For example, for a non-U.S.
# keyboard, you will probably want to use:
# Option "XkbModel" "pc102"
# If you have a US Microsoft Natural keyboard, you can use:
# Option "XkbModel" "microsoft"
#
# Then to change the language, change the Layout setting.
# For example, a german layout can be obtained with:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# or:
# Option "XkbLayout" "de"
# Option "XkbVariant" "nodeadkeys"
#
# If you'd like to switch the positions of your capslock and
# control keys, use:
# Option "XkbOptions" "ctrl:swapcaps"

# These are the default XKB settings for XFree86
# Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
# Option "XkbModel" "pc101"
# Option "XkbLayout" "us"
# Option "XkbVariant" ""
# Option "XkbOptions" ""

# Option "XkbDisable"

Option "XkbRules" "xfree86"
Option "XkbModel" "pc101"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"

EndSection


# **********************************************************************
# Core Pointer's InputDevice section
# **********************************************************************

#Built-in Synaptics touchpad
#(seems a bit too sensitive to me... I'm always whacking a key with my thumb and starting extra xterms or whatever, can anyone adjust better?)
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Touchpad"
Driver "synaptics"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse0"
Option "Protocol" "auto-dev"
Option "LeftEdge" "1700"
Option "RightEdge" "5300"
Option "TopEdge" "1700"
Option "BottomEdge" "4200"
Option "FingerLow" "25"
Option "FingerHigh" "30"
Option "MaxTapTime" "180"
Option "MaxTapMove" "220"
Option "VertScrollDelta" "100"
Option "MinSpeed" "0.06"
Option "MaxSpeed" "0.12"
Option "AccelFactor" "0.0010"
Option "SHMConfig" "on"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# USB or PS/2 mouse. Assumed it will have a scroll wheel

Identifier "Mouse1"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "imps/2" #"auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse1"
#wheel
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "no"
Option "EmulateWheel" "yes"
Option "EmulateWheelButton" "2"
EndSection


# **********************************************************************
# Other input device sections
# this is optional and is required only if you
# are using extended input devices. This is for example only. Refer
# to the XF86Config man page for a description of the options.
# **********************************************************************

# LIRC, though I haven't configured the infrared yet
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "LIRC-Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Device" "/dev/lircm"
Option "Protocol" "IntelliMouse"
Option "SendCoreEvents"
Option "Buttons" "5"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection


# **********************************************************************
# Monitor section
# **********************************************************************

# Any number of monitor sections may be present

#Widescreen (17") on an HP Pavillion zd7000 laptop
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "widescreen"
Modelname "LCD Panel 1440x900"
#Somebody verify that these are sane? They work without any visible problem...
HorizSync 31.5-100.0 #50-100
VertRefresh 59.0-75.0 #30-64
UseModes "1440x900"
UseModes "1280x600"
Option "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Modes"
Identifier "1440x900"
Modeline "1440x900" 106.47 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 901 904 932 -HSync +VSync
EndSection

Section "Modes"
Identifier "1280x600"
ModeLine "1280x800@60" 83.9 1280 1312 1624 1656 800 816 824 841
EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Graphics device section
# **********************************************************************

# Any number of graphics device sections may be present


Section "Device"
# GeForce FX 5600 (mobile), should work for other GeForce cards
# You need the accelerated NVidia driver (www.nvidia.com) loaded for this
Identifier "NVidia GeForce"
Driver "nvidia"

Option "NoLogo" "on"
Option "HWCursor" "0"
Option "SWCursor" "1"

Option "DPMS"
Option "MetaModes" "1440x900,1280x800"

#Haven't tried this with twinview on yet...
Option "TwinView" "0"

#Option "NvAgp" "3"

#Ignore the EDID freqs, for forced user-defined modelines
Option "IgnoreEDID" "1"

#Enforce EDID freqs polled
#Option "UseEdidFreqs"
#Option "TVStandard" "NTSC-M"
#Option "CursorShadow" "0"
#Option "renderAccel" "1"
#Option "SecodMonitorVertRefresh" "50-160"
#Option "SecondMonitorHorizSync" "30-70"
#Option "TwinViewOrientation" "RightOf"
EndSection

# Device configured by xf86config:

Section "Device"
Identifier "VESA"
Driver "vesa"
EndSection


# **********************************************************************
# Screen sections
# **********************************************************************

# Any number of screen sections may be present. Each describes
# the configuration of a single screen. A single specific screen section
# may be specified from the X server command line with the "-screen"
# option.

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Laptop Screen"
Device "NVidia GeForce"
Monitor "widescreen"
Option "MetaModes" "1440x900, 1280x800"

#According to NVidia README. 24 == 32bit (there is no 32, go figure)
DefaultDepth 24

Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1440x900" "1280x800" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1440x900" "1280x800" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection

EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# ServerLayout sections.
# **********************************************************************

# Any number of ServerLayout sections may be present. Each describes
# the way multiple screens are organised. A specific ServerLayout
# section may be specified from the X server command line with the
# "-layout" option. In the absence of this, the first section is used.
# When now ServerLayout section is present, the first Screen section
# is used alone.

Section "ServerLayout"

# The Identifier line must be present
Identifier "Simple Layout"

# Each Screen line specifies a Screen section name, and optionally
# the relative position of other screens. The four names after
# primary screen name are the screens to the top, bottom, left and right
# of the primary screen. In this example, screen 2 is located to the
# right of screen 1.

Screen "Laptop Screen"

# Each InputDevice line specifies an InputDevice section name and
# optionally some options to specify the way the device is to be
# used. Those options include "CorePointer", "CoreKeyboard" and
# "SendCoreEvents".

InputDevice "Mouse1" "SendCoreEvents"
InputDevice "Touchpad" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
Mode 0666
EndSection