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Ubuntu resolution

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/ubuntu-resolution.75736/

mavihs
mavihs Original post #1
Dec 14, 2007 at 8:17 PM
in the live mode my resolution is 800x600. i can't seem 2 be able 2 increase it. how do i increase it?????
Garbage
Garbage #2
Dec 14, 2007 at 8:32 PM
which graphics card you have ??
mavihs
mavihs #3
Dec 14, 2007 at 11:37 PM
on-board. Gefoarce 6150.
F
FilledVoid #4
Dec 15, 2007 at 12:09 AM
Strange I had an Onboard 6150 and it auto detected the resolutions upto 1024x768. I dont use anything more than that so I didnt bother with checking whether I should correct it.

Im guessing you are going to have to edit Xorg.conf to get the correct resolutions in there but Im not experienced enough to do that.
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #5
Dec 15, 2007 at 12:39 AM
Which version of Ubuntu you are using ?????
praka123
praka123 #6
Dec 15, 2007 at 12:46 AM
edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf section "screen" and select only the needed resolution as below for eg:i chose 800x600 for 15" monitor.if u want 1024x768,add as below or for any needed resolution which ur monitor supports :p.
Code: 
Section "Screen"
	Identifier	_____________
	Device          ________________
	Monitor		____________________
	DefaultDepth	24
	SubSection "Display"
[b][u]Modes	"1024x768" "800x600"[/b][/u]
	EndSubSection
mavihs
mavihs #7
Dec 15, 2007 at 10:37 AM
thanx guys i'll try that. I jusr now installed Ubuntu - Gusty (latest version)
i'm going linux :)