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    monitor and resolution problems with gutsy

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by atyrrell, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. atyrrell

    atyrrell Notebook Consultant

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    I have gutsy rc on my t61 and just love it. My only problems are that the resolution defaults to something other then what it should be so every startup i have to change it to the right one. Secondly how can I disable my laptop screen so i can use my 2 19 inch monitors and my docking station?
     
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  2. jeffsmythe

    jeffsmythe Notebook Geek

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    To fix your resolution issue:
    Edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf so that the desired resolution is first in the list: In my case (see example below), 1600x1200 is the default, the others (plus a whole lot more) are available via xrandr.
    ...
    SubSection "Display"
    Viewport 0 0
    Depth 24
    Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
    EndSubSection
    ...
     
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