Bug#478196: G35 via TMDS (HDMI=>DVI): wrong resolution
Bobi B. wrote:
> Package: xserver-xorg-video-intel
> Version: 2:2.1.0-2
>
> Environment: MB P5E-VM HDMI with embedded Intel G35 video, Q9300, 4GB
> RAM, HDMI-to-DVI converter (came with the motherboard), Philips 200CW
> 20.1" LCD (optimal resolution 1680x1050), Debian testing (Lenny), uname
> -a : "Linux zen 2.6.24-1-686 #1 SMP Sat Apr 19 00:37:55 UTC 2008 i686
> GNU/Linux".
>
> Problem: When monitor is connected using digital DVI cable (via supplied
> HDMI-to-DVI adapter) resolution is 1680x1052 (according to monitor's
> OSD; attached: xorg.conf, Xorg.0.log.gz). Image quality suffers,
> starting X only (`X', not `startx') gives A LOT of moire. With a regular
> analog cable resolution is correct. With TMDS Modelines seems to have no
> effect whatsoever, if DDC is disabled HorizSync and VertRefresh seems to
> be ignored and resolution is capped at 1280x768 (attached:
> Xorg-noddc.0.log.gz). Under Vista display works correctly, so it is
> probably not a hardware problem. More information can be supplied upon
> request.
>
Is it better with xserver-xorg-video-intel 2.3.0 from experimental (will
require to upgrade xserver-xorg-core) or, at least something more recent
than 2.1.0, for instance 2.2.1 from
http://people.debian.org/~bgoglin/rebuilds/intel-2.2.1-Xserver1.3/ ?
Brice
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