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Multiple Oddities With Computer - Video, Sound, other drivers
So, I used linux as my primary OS for a while, then I got my new laptop... with vista. Unfortunately until only recently did I get a chance to UPGRADE it to ubuntu 8.10. However I ran into some odd nicks that I had never seen before.
VIDEO:
Alright so I have a decent card for a laptop, the ATI Mobility radeo HD 3400 series. 256 mb.
Problem:
FIrst off, using any tool they all detect my external monitor to be a maximum of 1024 x 768. BUT i know it has a max res of 1280 x 1024. I can reach this with my old comp not my new comp. but my new comp can reach above these levels. Whe I enter into the gnome display manager, I simply see one monitor, although there are two, and it is marked as unknown. Not particularly helpful. Also I would like to dual screen if possible, but I prefer the Windows way, rather than bigdesktop. Also any video plays very poorly, and blacks out all the time.
Sound:
This is a much simpler question: The sound located that i change using the simple sound mixer, is not the one I want, as it mixes up other things. How can I change it?
Drivers:
SD and Memory stick drivers?
Razer devices configuration manager?
Okay, thanks for all the help, and please tell me if something is unclear.
EDIT:
Razer devices are the razer mous the copperhead, and the razer lycosa keyboard.
Yes, I did install the drivers, and have tried all the settings for boosting performance
Sound - Simply change the master sound, so i do not need to enter into the mixer.
When I plug in headphones, the stereo continues playing on anyways.
INTERNET: is 802.11n supported at all? I get very weak connections even for g though... not sure. Is there a way to boost output?
Last edited by line ux; 02-27-2009 at 07:54 AM.
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