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filter69
02-05-2001, 12:48 PM
i have installed X 4.02 works GREAT but it will only give me a res. of 1280X0124 sure would like tyo know how it aloow other video modes such as 640X480 and 800X600 1024X768
tried modiying the XF86Config but to no availe is there a util. other than XFree86 -configure that i can use this is on a Rage Fury MAXX video card with a 17 inch Gateway ev700 monitor
pbharris
02-05-2001, 12:52 PM
hello,
did you use xf86config to create the /etx/X11/XF86Config file? There is an opion there to selec the defaul, you may also use ctrl alt + to toggle between resolutions.
filter69
02-05-2001, 12:59 PM
yea i used XFree86 - configure to make my
XF86Config i cant seem to find this option for deafult is it in the XFcoinfig file it self of in the Xfree86 -Options ?
thanks
pbharris
02-05-2001, 03:10 PM
hello,
i don't have the slightest idea of what "XFree86 - configure" is, is it the same as xf86config? I don't think so. anyway, if you email me i can send the section from mine which i know works, it is in the screeen section of the file /etc/X11/XF86Config.
Originally posted by filter69:
i have installed X 4.02 works GREAT but it will only give me a res. of 1280X0124 sure would like tyo know how it aloow other video modes such as 640X480 and 800X600 1024X768
tried modiying the XF86Config but to no availe is there a util. other than XFree86 -configure that i can use this is on a Rage Fury MAXX video card with a 17 inch Gateway ev700 monitor
XFree86 -configure detects your hardware and creates a XF86Config file automatically. That works fine but it does not allow for lower resolutions. xf86config is the old standby but it can be pretty intimidating. That will allow you to set a default color depth and resolution.
Here is one way to add resolutions. Edit the file /etc/X11/XF86Config-4. Scroll to Section Screens, go to the color depth you are using, look for the line Modes, enter new resolutions in the order you want to use them using "resolution", ie. "640x480" "1280x1024". It will look like Modes "640x480" "1280x1024". When running XFree86 use Ctrl - and Ctrl + to switch between resolutions.