Re: How can I force a particular startup hdmi mode on Raspian/Buster?

[Cousin Stanley <cousinstanley@gmail.com>]

Gary Dale wrote:

> ....
> Raspian uses a /boot/config.txt file to control video modes
> but this is failing in my case. 
> 
> It refuses to output 1080i unless I set that mode 
> from the command line. 
> 
> However, when I do that, I lose the ability to adjust the overscan 
> that the config.txt provides. 
> 
> Without that ability, I lose a lot of the desktop, 
> including the task/menu bar.
> ....

  If you haven't already you might try .... 

  $ sudo raspi-config 

    > Advanced Options > Resolution

  This provides a long drop-down menu
  to select from.


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Stanley C. Kitching
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Phoenix, Arizona