Re: xorg resolution problem in testing with

[Andrei Popescu <andreimp@rdslink.ro>]

On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:45:54 -0500
"J. Van Lierde" <icebiker@ca.inter.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I've got Debian testing running xserver-xorg on a system running the 
> Intel 82865 graphics controller.
> 
> I can't get 1152x864 resolution even though it's set up in xorg.conf.
> 
> KDE says I can have 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480. I've also been able to 
> get 1280x1024 if I set it up in xorg.conf, but it's not terribly usable. 
> But I've never been able to get 1152x864 (I can get it under Windows).
> 
> I've included the Screen section of my /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.  It 
> looks complete to me, what am I missing.
> 
> Aside from the magic to get me my 1152x864, where is it decided what the 
> default (startup) resolution?
> 
> Any pointers would be appreciated.
> 
> /icebiker
> 
> :
> Section "Monitor"
>         Identifier      "Viewsonic G71+"
>         Option          "DPMS"
>         HorizSync       30-72
>         VertRefresh     50-160
> EndSection
> 
> Section "Screen"
>         Identifier      "Default Screen"
>         Device          "Intel Corporation 82865G Integrated Graphics 
> Controller"
>         Monitor         "Viewsonic G71+"
>         DefaultDepth    24
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           1
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           4
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           8
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           15
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           16
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
>         SubSection "Display"
>                 Depth           24
>                 Modes           "1280x960" "1152x864" "1024x768" 
> "800x600" "640x480"
>         EndSubSection
> EndSection
> :
> 
> 
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Looks OK to me (though I'm no expert). Check the logs for errors:
	#less /var/log/Xorg.0.log
or
	#cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep '(EE)'

Andrei
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