[snip] > > So do this as root: > > # 915resolution 43 1680 1050 24 > > Then run 915resolution again to check to see if it worked and you should > get: > > # 915resolution -l > > Mode 30 : 640x480, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 32 : 800x600, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 34 : 1024x768, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 38 : 1280x1024, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 3a : 1600x1200, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 3c : 1920x1440, 8 bits/pixel > Mode 41 : 640x480, 16 bits/pixel > Mode 43 : 1680x1050, 24 bits/pixel > Mode 45 : 1024x768, 16 bits/pixel > Mode 49 : 1280x1024, 16 bits/pixel > Mode 4b : 1600x1200, 16 bits/pixel > Mode 4d : 1920x1440, 16 bits/pixel > Mode 50 : 640x480, 32 bits/pixel > Mode 52 : 800x600, 32 bits/pixel > Mode 54 : 1024x768, 32 bits/pixel > Mode 58 : 1280x1024, 32 bits/pixel > Mode 5a : 1600x1200, 32 bits/pixel > Mode 5c : 1920x1440, 32 bits/pixel > > # > > Your mode is then patched, you have made the changes to xorg.conf, so > just restart X, then if you don't default to 1680x1050, you will then be > able to set it in Yast because 1680x1050 will then appear as a > resolution option for sax2. > > I know this stuff can be frustrating, but often it is a "forest for the > trees issue" and once you get it, you will see how simple it is. > > Good luck again! > > More information at: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=269052 > Ok David, I patched and 915resolution -l gave exactly above ouput ...i started sax2 to enter the mode but the drop-down to change the resolution and the color depth were disabled :o Anyways, i opened xorg.conf and wanted to change the screen section myself. i put 1680x1050 in every mode and put defaultdepth 24 - restarted x and it came back up all screwed-up :( How do I "connect" the xserver to the patched BIOS mode?
Thanks for any further help! -- chEErs Ron -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
