RE: Resolution problems
I have 8 Megs of RAM and I have set the DefaultDepth to 16 already. -Original Message- From: Warren Block [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 6:10 PM To: Tom Connolly Cc: FreeBSD_Questions Subject: Re: Resolution problems On Mon, 20 Sep 2004, Tom Connolly wrote: I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. How much video RAM does it have? If it's only 2M, there's not enough to run 1280x1024 at the default 24-bit depth. If you have 4M, ignore this. If not, try explicitly setting DefaultDepth 16 in your Screen section, just before any Display subsections. -Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems
On Monday 20 September 2004 22:17, Tom Connolly wrote: I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. How do you try to change the resolution? Do you just start xfree86 and hit [ctrl] [alt] [+] or have you modified /etc/X11/XF86Config? Any error messages in /var/log/XFree86.0.log? Regards Fabian ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems
Tom Connolly wrote: Hello list, I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. What Sync/Refresh rates do you have for your monitor in xf86config? Kevin Kinsey ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Resolution problems
I have the resolutions in XF86Config and I've tried using ctrl + alt + [+/-]. It will only allow 2 resolutions. I have several in the XF86Config file. I haven't checked the log file you mentioned but I will do so. Actually, as I am new to FreeBSD (UNIX altogether) I didn't realize it existed. Thanks Fabian, Thomas -Original Message- From: Fabian Keil [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 3:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Tom Connolly Subject: Re: Resolution problems On Monday 20 September 2004 22:17, Tom Connolly wrote: I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. How do you try to change the resolution? Do you just start xfree86 and hit [ctrl] [alt] [+] or have you modified /etc/X11/XF86Config? Any error messages in /var/log/XFree86.0.log? Regards Fabian ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Resolution problems
My Sync/Refresh rates are consistent with my monitor documentation but offhand, I'm not sure what they are. I will check when I get on my box. -Original Message- From: Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 3:58 PM To: Tom Connolly Cc: FreeBSD_Questions Subject: Re: Resolution problems Tom Connolly wrote: Hello list, I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. What Sync/Refresh rates do you have for your monitor in xf86config? Kevin Kinsey ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems
On Mon, 20 Sep 2004, Tom Connolly wrote: I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. How much video RAM does it have? If it's only 2M, there's not enough to run 1280x1024 at the default 24-bit depth. If you have 4M, ignore this. If not, try explicitly setting DefaultDepth 16 in your Screen section, just before any Display subsections. -Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems
On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:17:12 -0600 Tom Connolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list, I am currently running 4.10 with the latest version of xfree86. My video card is an integrated ATI Rage Pro and I can't seem to get resolutions above 800 X 600 (at least I think that's what it is). I want 1280 x 1024 and I'm sure the hardware is capable of this. I am using the generic ATI driver. Could this be my problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Thomas ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not the answers but hints for display resolution problems. Google with 'VideoModes.doc' ; will lead you to Eric Raymond's famous tutorial. If that's not enough google with 'Eric Raymond diplay resolution' ; same but with more examples. horio shoichi ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems
Tom Connolly wrote:
My Sync/Refresh rates are consistent with my monitor documentation but
offhand, I'm not sure what they are. I will check when I get on my box.
I found out last night (celebrating one year of FBSD on the desktop)
that I could gain a higher resolution by increasing those numbers.
YMMV, and there are some warnings that probably have merit, or
they wouldn't be warning us, right? include #disclaimer.h
Here's what I did.
1. Save/close everthing on the desktop.
2. Switch to console on ttyv1, edit Xf86config, raising top of
sync/refresh ranges.
3. kill -HUP {pid of Xfree86} ... system would send me to ttyv0 (GUI).
4. If monitor complains out of range, switch to ttyv1 again...
5. edit Xf86config, *lowering* sync/refresh ranges.
6. Back to step #3
After several loops, I got a display back on ttyv0, and logged in
to GNOME (environment of choice), which now allows me to choose
at least 1280x1024 ... quid pro quo: I chose a higher res [1600x1200]
in GNOME, once since then, and had to salvage the session on ttyv1
'cause GNOME didn't reset things automagically...fortunately no big
files unsaved there
YMMV, of course.
Kevin Kinsey
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Re: Resolution problems in x and CLI
On Sat, 6 Dec 2003, Minnesota Slinky wrote: Ive got a couple of questions regarding resolutions. First, is there a way to increase/decrease the resolution of the CLI interface? I don't know how to do this, but I'm sure someone here does. My next question refers to xfree86. Part of my log file seems to indicate X is running at 640x480, and another seems to indicate 1024x768. Is there a way I can test this for sure? From an xterm, type xdpyinfo - it will tell you more than you wanted to know, including your screen resolution. HTH. -- Chris Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** [ Busy Expunging | ] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Resolution problems in x and CLI
On Sun, Dec 07, 2003 at 11:00:24AM -0500, Chris Hill wrote: On Sat, 6 Dec 2003, Minnesota Slinky wrote: Ive got a couple of questions regarding resolutions. First, is there a way to increase/decrease the resolution of the CLI interface? I don't know how to do this, but I'm sure someone here does. vidcontrol(1) Cheers, Matthew -- Dr Matthew J Seaman MA, D.Phil. 26 The Paddocks Savill Way PGP: http://www.infracaninophile.co.uk/pgpkey Marlow Tel: +44 1628 476614 Bucks., SL7 1TH UK pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
RE: Resolution problems in x and CLI
on Dec 2003 22:03:14 -0800 (PST) Minnesota Slinky wrote: Hello all, Ive got a couple of questions regarding resolutions. First, is there a way to increase/decrease the resolution of the CLI interface? Ive got a laptop that only seems to use the center 1/3 of the screen, Im thinking 640x480, where my native resolution is 1024x768. Personally i had to turn on the bios to what was called LCD expansion doesn't effect the real resolution but it does scale the display. I couldn't change the resolution of the console, though it is in general possible. My next question refers to xfree86. Part of my log file seems to indicate X is running at 640x480, and another seems to indicate 1024x768. Is there a way I can test this for sure? Try adding a modes 1024x768 under one of the color depths sections and a default depth to point to that depth. TIA Eric F Crist President AdTech Integrated Systems, Inc (612) 998-3588 - Hope that helps, Thomas $clever_quote = $quote + $cleverness ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
