2007-05-17 05:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mark R 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
You could try to edit your xorg.conf file manually, but the better way is to open a terminal window and type:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
This will start a terminal program to configure your mouse, keyboard, and monitor/graphics card settings. During this setup you will be able to select the max resolution you want to use.
Once you are done with the configuration, restart the xserver by pressing
Ctrl-Alt-Backspace
You should now be all set.
2007-05-23 13:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Linerd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is the biggest tip you will ever get,
Ubuntu has the largest following in the linux world.
their user support is second to none
their help is second to none
so join the ubuntu user forum it cost nothing and you will learn more by asking questions with the experts
by the way about your question you may have to go to your graphics card manufactures web site and download the linux drivers for it
it is not a mater of your monitor will do higher resolutions it needs the right drivers to do so
go to the websites below and join the user forums
2007-05-17 06:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See this picture:
When we talk about troubleshooting video failures, we're usually talking about no image at all on the screen. The easy cases to diagnose are those where the monitor or LCD isn't powering up properly, or the PC not powering up. Video card failure isn't uncommon, and video cards can lose their contact with the motherboard, especially early AGP adapters which frequently popped out of their slot. Video failure can also be due to motherboard failure or to external interference, when it comes to poor image quality.
2007-05-21 15:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by duckling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while booting up only you have an option to to press f1 or f2 i am not quite sure...and then the command is something like force vga 800,600 something like that. rather I'll suggest use the help while booting it has all the commands..or try going through the release notes.....or browse through the ubuntu forums. this might help you to reconfigure though..:
chers...
2007-05-17 06:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Rockytruelyrox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll have to download the drivers for your monitor.
2007-05-17 06:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋