Re: kernel param : why acpi=off breaks screen resolution ?
On 19/09/11 05:55, Bruno Costacurta wrote:
> Hello,
>
> on my laptop Acer (model 4750) I have to pass kernel parameter acpi=off
> to be able to setup screen brightness via the Fn key.
> However the screen resolution is then downgrade (to 1024/640 from
> 1366/768).
>
> Why ?
Acer (like many manufacturers) have there own ideas about ACPI standards.
> Which solution should I try ?
Try Testing - or look for backported acpi packages.
>
> Note:
> I'm using latest Squeeze 6.0.2.1.
> I tried same thing with Ubuntu 11.04 : it works perfectly as FN keys
> works without any loss of screen resolution.
Hence the testing/backports suggestion.
>
> Bye,
> Bruno
>
>
Cheers
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