Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place! |
Notices |
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto |
Site FAQ |
Sitemap |
Register Now
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
|
 |
|
01-16-2005, 07:54 PM
|
#1
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Rep:
|
How to change screen res. at boot??
I just installed Fedora 3 Redhat linux on my laptop (ibm thinkpad a21p), however i think i set the resolution wrong during setup so when i boot for the first time the login screen is really messed up...
how do i change the resolution of it before it gets to it??
like the shell bootup part is fine..
just not the GUI part
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:06 PM
|
#2
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: /lost+found
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 849
Rep:
|
Edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file (or XF86Config)
Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "800x600" <--- edit the modes to your resolution
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:11 PM
|
#3
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
lemme try
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:13 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
ok.. how do i use vi to save and exit?
also i have to display sections... they have multiple modes for each one..
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:16 PM
|
#5
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: /lost+found
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 849
Rep:
|
box@LinuxBox420~$vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
to insert text.
to get out of text mode and back into a neutral mode.
if you need to delete something while in the neutral mode...
to save you file...
vi
Last edited by Linux~Powered; 01-16-2005 at 08:18 PM.
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:19 PM
|
#6
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
ok.. but i have 2 display sections
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:27 PM
|
#7
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: /lost+found
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 849
Rep:
|
Edit them both or the one that is set default...
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen 1"
Device "NVIDIA GeForce"
Monitor "My Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24 <---- see the defaut
Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "800x600"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "800x600"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24 <--- so i would edit this one
Modes "800x600"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
EndSection
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:33 PM
|
#8
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
well.. guess i'm reinstalling FC3..
fucked up the config file, i'll be posting in about half an hour
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:37 PM
|
#9
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Maine
Distribution: Gentoo Linux
Posts: 239
Rep:
|
when you do goto 'custom settings' then LCD display then select 1024x768
and then ok
then in the menu it should still say 800x600 but click it and your higher display res will be there for you to choice
1024x768 I think is generic laptop display. Works great on my My IBM Thinkpad T22
and when your done take a look at your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and see how it is setup after for future reference
Last edited by GUIPenguin; 01-16-2005 at 08:39 PM.
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:39 PM
|
#10
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: /lost+found
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 849
Rep:
|
You don't have to re-install! Delete your /etc/X11/xorg.conf and run...
to make a new config file...
Hope your read this in time!
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:43 PM
|
#11
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Maine
Distribution: Gentoo Linux
Posts: 239
Rep:
|
that wont always work, I just tryed it on my fc3 system with command not found
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:45 PM
|
#12
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
too late.. i'm starting install again..
i'll need ur guys's help once its up and going again
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:50 PM
|
#13
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Maine
Distribution: Gentoo Linux
Posts: 239
Rep:
|
well now that you are installing...........when in the preferences at the last part, where you set a standered user login name and passwd there is an option for screen resolution, and becouse most likly it didnt pickup a monitor type you will need to do what I said a few posts ago clicking the 'custom settings' or somthing like that above the resolution menu
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 08:50 PM
|
#14
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: /lost+found
Distribution: Slackware 14.2
Posts: 849
Rep:
|
HAHA, I've done quite a few re-installs, too! Makes it easier on yourself the next time you do a re-install; practice makes perfect.
|
|
|
01-16-2005, 09:14 PM
|
#15
|
Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Posts: 38
Original Poster
Rep:
|
ok... now the login screen doesn't even want to come on at all..
time to reinstall again!!
edit: its no wonder Gates is the richest man in the world he makes "operating systems" that actually operate
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:38 AM.
|
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
|
Latest Threads
LQ News
|
|