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    E1505 Linux WSXGA+ configuration?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by 00h00m, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. 00h00m

    00h00m Newbie

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    I just received my Dell E1505 with an ATI x1400 and the WSXGA+ 15.4 monitor. I am having trouble getting it to display any resolution other than 800x600.

    The monitor that is recognized by the system is Q@L FF058 LCD Monitor (seems odd). The Graphics Card is showing up as an ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (M547145).

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    00h00m, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. LiveDesign

    LiveDesign Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the latest video drivers because it sound like you are stuck with an OS stock VGA driver.
     
    LiveDesign, Jun 18, 2007
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    thanks, working on that now. I will report back.
     
    00h00m, Jun 18, 2007
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    Resolved - I installed the ATI drivers then had to run this command

    sax2 -r -m 0=fglrx

    This allowed the correct information to show up in the display configuration.
     
    00h00m, Jun 19, 2007
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