[SATLUG] Problem geting best resolution from monitor

[Vern Davis]

On 10/22/06, Dennis Myhand <dmyhand at cox-internet.com> wrote:
> David Kowis wrote:
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> >> I have been having a bit of a problem with a new monitor as well.  I
> >> checked the xorg.conf file and everything you list is in there, but I am
> >> still limited to 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480 for resolutions.  The
> >> video chip is an Intel 845, 64megs of memory, 19" widescreen flat
> >> panel.  Any ideas how to get to the ideal resolution of 1440x900?
> >> Thanks, Dennis
> >>

> Actually I was looking for something a bit more permanent.  And a bit
> less likely for me to screw something up.
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My experience with Xorg has been that the default xorg.conf file has a
very conservative set of Horizontal Sync and Vertical Refresh rates.

I would find the manufacturers values for your monitor and put them
into the "Monitor" section of your xorg.conf file.

Works for me.

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