On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:43:02 +1200 Bryce Stenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Nick Rout [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:36 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: Newbie questions - Ubuntu... > > > > On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:01:21 +1200 > > Bryce Stenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > 1. Screen refresh rate - I'm only offerred 61hz regardless of > > > resolution chosen. Does this imply a wrong video driver? If so, > where > > > do I see drivers and go about changing them? (I really hope it's > point > > > and click). Or is something else required? > > > > Most likely the monitor capabilities are not properly reported whn > xorg > > probes the monitor. You may therefore need to manually provide the > > horzontal sync and vertical refresh rates to the xorg.conf file. You > can > > often find the rates for your monitor from the back of the monitor, or > the > > instruction book, or by googling the monitor make & model. > > > > I've tried to edit the xorg.conf but not having much luck getting the > permissions right. > > If I edit it with 'sudo -e xorg.conf' to get root I still can't save it. > I can't login as 'root' - should I be able to in Ubuntu? (I don't recall > specifying a password for root during install). > > So, I guess how do I change permissions on the xorg.conf file, while > logged in as a user, to try out a new horizontal sync (currently says > 45-60, thought I'd change it to say 45-75 ). > > Regards, > Bryce Stenberg. > sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf will let you edit it. sudo passwd will give you the ability to log in as root. hth, Steve PS. will the manufacturer agree with your definition of the monitor? It used to be possible to blow them up like this on the old old days.
