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    external monitor via hdmi

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by jl1989, Sep 7, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    how do i use external monitor via hdmi on ubuntu. i can't find the option for it anywhere :X
     
    jl1989, Sep 7, 2008
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    HDMI should work just like any other display port. Try typing "xrandr" at the console and seeing what it reports for connected displays. xrandr is also the program you'll probably need to use to set up an external display. That should get you started on Google at least ;)
     
    Pitabred, Sep 8, 2008
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    What GPU do you have? I believe the nvidia-settings utility has the ability to manage external displays, and the Catalyst equivalent should have it as well. This is just in addendum to what Pitabred mentioned. xrandr is native and sounds cleaner, but might be more difficult to use.
     
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    8800M gtx. ok thanks ill try that
     
    jl1989, Sep 8, 2008
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