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Old 09-25-2006, 10:32 PM   #1
DaViD_BRaNDoN
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Question [Help] Knoppix 5.0.1: Enable Widescreen (WXGA) Resolution on Notebook

How do I enable widescreen (WXGA) resolution on Knoppix 5.0.1? F2/F3 boot options documented only fb1024x768, fb800x600 and fb640x480 but I tried (undocumented WXGA) "knoppix fb1280x800". And no, it didn't work and it reverted back to the default 1024x768.

Those with widescreen system will certainly understand my dismay of having to use 1024x768 on a 1280x800 screen - everything looks distorted and squished!

FYI, I'm running Live CD on Acer Aspire 5551AWXCi. Help please?
 
Old 09-29-2006, 11:37 PM   #2
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Hmm... No love? Anyone?
 
Old 09-30-2006, 03:37 AM   #3
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Good news! I've found a working boot switches to enable widescreen:

Code:
knoppix screen=1280x800 vsync=60 xmodule=i810
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