Linux Gurus please help with xorg.config

[IamDavid]

I have tried everything I've found to do but I can't get my settings right. The best I can get is 1024*768@55hz..
I've added setting in manually (which I wasn't good at, I'm a newbie!).

Here is my hardware:
NVidia 7600GS (Tried different drivers, now using newest NVidia)
Gateway VX1120 22: CRT display. I had it running 1600*1200 perfectly with my old ATI V.C.

Here is my xorg.config: Any help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[IamDavid]

And here is what the monitor is capable of..

Refresh Rates
640x480 to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz NI with unlimited colors
Auto Scan Range
H 30-120 Khz ? 50-160 Hz

 

[brutal]

Check the output of /var/log/XFree86.0.log or whatever Linux/xorg uses.

 

[Robor]

Did you try this: sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

At one point during the process it will ask you 'Video modes to be used by the XServer'. Use the space bar to put a '*' next to the modes your monitor supports. Later it will ask you 'Method for selecting the monitor characteristics'. Try selecting 'Medium' and scroll down to your monitor's optimal resolution. I had to do this to get my IBM T42 to display above 1024x768.

 

[IamDavid]

Originally posted by: Robor
Did you try this: sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

At one point during the process it will ask you 'Video modes to be used by the XServer'. Use the space bar to put a '*' next to the modes your monitor supports. Later it will ask you 'Method for selecting the monitor characteristics'. Try selecting 'Medium' and scroll down to your monitor's optimal resolution. I had to do this to get my IBM T42 to display above 1024x768.

Yup, tried that..

 

[drag]

I see a discreprency:

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
HorizSync 30.0 - 75.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 85.0
Option "DPMS"
EndSection

vs

And here is what the monitor is capable of..

Refresh Rates
640x480 to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz NI with unlimited colors
Auto Scan Range
H 30-120 Khz ? 50-160 Hz

Methinks that you have the wrong HorizSync and yar VirtRefresh is a might waylaid also, matey.
🙂

You can problably just comment the offending lines out so the system ignores them. Like this:

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
#HorizSync 30.0 - 75.0
#VertRefresh 50.0 - 85.0
Option "DPMS"
EndSection

The drivers should be capable of autodetecting the correct settings for your monitor. Most monitors since about 1994 or so can do that (but not always correctly).

If that doesn't work then, uncomment them and then put in the correct settings. And that should be that.