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Old 06-26-2005, 03:25 PM   #1
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1280x800 kde/gentoo i915


im having trouble setting my laptop resolution at 1280x800

i had it in my xorg.conf

Modes "1280x800"

but i dont know why kde wont give me that resolution
 
Old 06-26-2005, 03:43 PM   #2
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i found what the problem is

when i run X-config /etc/X11/xorg.conf
i get the error Failed to load module dri
can anyone help
 
Old 06-26-2005, 05:44 PM   #3
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If you go to the Intel website, you can download the drivers for that graphics card - the instructions are very straightforward and the install takes a few minutes.
 
Old 06-26-2005, 06:46 PM   #4
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i tried to install intel drivers but i get this error

The dri drivers cannot be installed withouth the latest kernel modules
 
  


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