On Thu, 16 Dec 1999, Neil Aggarwal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just intalled linux on my Dell Inspiron 3500.
> The installation was easy, due to the linux-laptop pages
> that listed in detail how to do it.
>
> During the install, I selected the neomagic video driver
> and LCD Panel 1024x768 for the monitor.
>
> Unfortunately, when my laptop is docked and I run X,
> the external monitor shuts off and the LCD Panel turns on.
>
> Is there a way to use the external monitor in X when I
> am docked?
When I had a Neomagic chipset in my laptop, I needed to specify that
both the internal and external monitors be used, then use the Fn+f4
hotkey to turn off the LCD panel.
I never did get it to toggle between them right unless it booted with
both active. YMMV.
Daniel
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When we cannot bear to be alone, it means we do not properly value the only
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