Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: XF86Config-4 problem with Resolution after hd install

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Fairax, VA
    Posts
    1

    XF86Config-4 problem with Resolution after hd install

    Greetings all, this is my first post

    I've had this problem with other distributions, but I really liked how Knoppix seemed to jive very well with all my hardware... Thus, the HD Install which went relatively flawlessly.

    When I run off of the LiveCD, I get my desired resolution of 800x600. However, after the install, It will only run at 640x480, which makes everything huge as you know. Ctrl+Alt+ +/- only yield a garbled screen until I cycle back to 640 480...

    So I changed my XF86Config-4 file to mention nothing but 800X600, yet I still only get 640x480 and the resolution cycling problem.

    Here's the relevant info:

    My box specs

    Intel Celeron 300 mhz
    ATI Radeon 9000 pro (R250)
    Logitech USB Wheelmouse (works fine)
    40 Gig Knoppix Partition on /dev/hda2
    40 Gig Win98 Partition on hda1
    192 megs of ram
    Yamaha integrated sound

    and the relevant parts of my config file:




    Code:
     Section "ServerLayout"
            Identifier     "XFree86 Configured"
            Screen         "Screen0" 0 0
            InputDevice    "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
    # PS/2 Mouse not detected
    # Serial Mouse not detected
            InputDevice    "USB Mouse" "CorePointer"
    EndSection
    
    Section "Monitor"
            Identifier      "Monitor0"
            Option  "DPMS"  "true"
            VendorName      "GVC"
            ModelName       "GVC05ae"
            HorizSync 30-54# DDC-probed
            VertRefresh 50-90# DDC-probed
            # These are the DDC-probed settings reported by your monitor.
            # 1280x1024, 75.0Hz; hfreq=79.98, vfreq=75.03
            # ModeLine "1280x1024"  135.00 1280 1296 1440 1688 1024 1025 1028 1066 +hsync +vsync
            # 800x600, 85.0Hz; hfreq=53.67, vfreq=85.06
            ModeLine "800x600"       56.25  800  832  896 1048  600  601  604  631
     +hsync +vsync
            # 640x480, 75.0Hz; hfreq=37.50, vfreq=75.00
            # ModeLine "640x480"     31.50  640  656  720  840  480  481  484  500
     -hsync -vsync
    EndSection
    
    Section "Device"
            ### Available Driver options are:-
    # sw_cursor is needed for some ati and radeon cards
            Option     "sw_cursor"
            #Option     "hw_cursor"
            #Option     "NoAccel"
            #Option     "ShowCache"
            #Option     "ShadowFB"
            #Option     "UseFBDev"
            #Option     "Rotate"
            Identifier  "Card0"
    # The following line is auto-generated by KNOPPIX mkxf86config
            Driver      "vesa"
            VendorName  "Generic"
            BoardName   "vesa"
            BusID       "PCI:1:0:0"
    EndSection
    
    Section "Screen"
            Identifier "Screen0"
            Device     "Card0"
            Monitor    "Monitor0"
            DefaultColorDepth 16
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     1
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     4
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     8
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
           SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     15
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     16
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     24
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
            SubSection "Display"
                    Depth     32
                    Modes "800x600"
                    Virtual 0 0
            EndSubSection
    EndSection
    And that's where I'm left... What's next to try?

    -Thanks,
    Shade

  2. #2
    Senior Member registered user
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Posts
    872
    I don't know about other video card, but for me I can get nothing but 640x480 when vesa driver is used(mine is a cheapo i810). I would suggest may be using a device specific driver would help.

    Why not just boot up the CD version and copy the configure file over ?

  3. #3
    Senior Member registered user
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Posts
    2,479
    Easy solution boot from the cd open a console window then sudo mount /dev/hd?? /mnt/hd?? replace ?? with your / install partition to mount the drive and partition you installed too. Then sudo cp /mnt/hd??/etc/X11/XF86Config-4 /mnt/hd??/etc/X11/XF86Config-4.original to back up your current HD config file. Then sudo cp /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 /mnt/hd??/etc/X11/XF86Config-4 to copy the working CD config to the HD. Reboot.

Similar Threads

  1. Problem with resolution.
    By lsharrahs in forum Hardware & Booting
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 07-25-2007, 01:41 AM
  2. screen resolution problem
    By Atro in forum General Support
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-16-2004, 12:01 AM
  3. Xf86config-4 needed for mouse but limits resolution !?
    By c01100011 in forum General Support
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-18-2004, 12:48 AM
  4. 3.4ct , odd problem with resolution
    By Joe999 in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-23-2004, 10:46 PM
  5. Problem with resolution
    By MasterN64 in forum General Support
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-06-2003, 10:53 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


Electric Mini Air Duster Blower Vacuum Cleaner for PC Computer Laptop Dust picture

Electric Mini Air Duster Blower Vacuum Cleaner for PC Computer Laptop Dust

$30.95



100000RPM Cordless Air Duster Blower Compressed Computer Cleaning Vacuum Cleaner picture

100000RPM Cordless Air Duster Blower Compressed Computer Cleaning Vacuum Cleaner

$32.99



Electric Vacuum Cleaner Air Duster Suction High Pressure for Computer Car Home picture

Electric Vacuum Cleaner Air Duster Suction High Pressure for Computer Car Home

$10.87



Compressed Air Duster with Air Blower 100000RPM Vacuum Cleaner and Air Duster picture

Compressed Air Duster with Air Blower 100000RPM Vacuum Cleaner and Air Duster

$38.99



Mini Computer Vacuum USB Keyboard Cleaner PC Laptop Brush Dust Cleaning Kit US picture

Mini Computer Vacuum USB Keyboard Cleaner PC Laptop Brush Dust Cleaning Kit US

$13.68



Electric Mini Cordless Air Duster Blower Vacuum Cleaner for Computer/CarCleaning picture

Electric Mini Cordless Air Duster Blower Vacuum Cleaner for Computer/CarCleaning

$17.58



Handheld Dust Vacuum for Versatile Cleaning on Any Surface - Rechargeable picture

Handheld Dust Vacuum for Versatile Cleaning on Any Surface - Rechargeable

$51.99



2 in 1 Cordless Air Duster & Vacuum Cleaner For Car Home Office Rechargeable picture

2 in 1 Cordless Air Duster & Vacuum Cleaner For Car Home Office Rechargeable

$23.85



4 in 1 upgrade Car Vacuum Cleaner Air Blower Wireless Handheld Rechargeable Mini picture

4 in 1 upgrade Car Vacuum Cleaner Air Blower Wireless Handheld Rechargeable Mini

$17.98



Ambiano Desktop Vacuum - Purple picture

Ambiano Desktop Vacuum - Purple

$4.99