Re: debian-6.0.7-amd64 how to set resolution and refresh for free NVIDIA X drivers?
On Fri 12 Apr 2013 at 13:14:24 -0700, David Christensen wrote:
> On 04/12/13 06:35, Brian wrote:
> >You might want to do that but the manual for the Asus M2NPV-VM indicates
> >the motherboard and graphics chipset will not co-operate with you. Can
> >you see why?
>
> "Manuals? We don't need no stinkin' manuals!" The first thing I do
> when I open the box is grab the motherboard (after rubbing my feet
> on the carpet). Then, I throw away the box and everything else that
> came with it. ;-)
>
> You are welcome to come over to my house (Tracy, California) and witness:
>
> 1. 1600x1200 @ 85 Hz on Windows XP SP3.
>
> 2. 1600x1200 @ 85 Hz on Debian Squeeze using an NVIDIA proprietary
> driver. Here is its xorg.conf FWIW:
>
>
> http://holgerdanske.com/users/dpchrist/bug-reports/debian/squeeze/amd64/X/a64x23800p/20110227-215027/xorg.conf-NVIDIA
>From the manual (online - not on your local rubbish dump):
High definition video processing with maximum resolution of
1920 x 1440 pixels (@75Hz) for RGB display
I'll never trust a manual again. 75Hz? Must be a misprint.
> >And how about the results of the recommended testing method? ... hours of endless fun.
>
> xorg.conf has worked for me for more years than I can remember. It
> continues to work for me on systems with Intel graphics.
>
> (Personal note: there's a hint in the previous sentence.)
There are also a couple of non-sequiturs.
> >Sorry, but I'm not wading through disorganised text.
>
> What?! You're missing out on an opportunity for "hours of endless
> fun"! ;-)
'Fun' would be fixing the misbehaving holgerdanske.com. Heaven preserve
us from administratore who never read manuals or act on advice. :)
> When Wheezy becomes "stable" I'll see if that works OOTB.
You can. But your monitor will still not provide EDID information so I
wouldn't count on it. But all is not lost. You can try implementing all
the tips you have been given in this thread to get it to display.
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