Ubuntu Screen Resolution

isacdan · 04-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Hi, I've just installed Ubuntu 9.04 on my computer and I can't change the resolution to 1680x1050 (my monitor's proper resolution). The only choices I have are 800x600 (3:2), 640x480 (3:2) and lower.
I did not have this problem with the Ubuntu 7.10 Live CD.
My grafics card is an old NVIDIA 5500 fx...

Also, I'm a complete Linux noob... Can someone please offer a solution?

Rome5 · 04-24-2009, 02:46 AM

Have you installed a video driver yet (nvidia)?

1. Shutdown xserver with: CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE
-- this will bring you to a virtual console

2. Run the following:

Code:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

3. Once that's complete run:

Code:

startx

-- this will restart the xserver

Did that make a difference?

If not, please run the following commands and post the entire output of each here:

Code:

cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf

cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log

Also if you could give the make/model of your monitor, that would be helpful.

isacdan · 04-25-2009, 12:04 AM

Yes, I've installed the NVidia driver. My monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 2243NW (1680x1050).
Sorry for the omissions... :(

Rome5 · 04-25-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rome5

1. Shutdown xserver with: CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE
-- this will bring you to a virtual console

2. Run the following:

Code:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

3. Once that's complete run:

Code:

startx

-- this will restart the xserver

Did that make a difference?

If not, please run the following commands and post the entire output of each here:

Code:

cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf

cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log

And did you try any of the above?

isacdan · 04-26-2009, 01:20 AM

Actually, I solved the problem by installing my gfx card driver. I had some trouble with it, but it worked... Thanks anyway... ;)

04-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
isacdan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP SP2	Ubuntu Screen Resolution Hi, I've just installed Ubuntu 9.04 on my computer and I can't change the resolution to 1680x1050 (my monitor's proper resolution). The only choices I have are 800x600 (3:2), 640x480 (3:2) and lower. I did not have this problem with the Ubuntu 7.10 Live CD. My grafics card is an old NVIDIA 5500 fx... Also, I'm a complete Linux noob... Can someone please offer a solution?

04-24-2009, 02:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rome5 Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denver.CO Posts: 311 OS: Arch linux	Re: Ubuntu Screen Resolution Have you installed a video driver yet (nvidia)? 1. Shutdown xserver with: CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE -- this will bring you to a virtual console 2. Run the following: Code: sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg 3. Once that's complete run: Code: startx -- this will restart the xserver Did that make a difference? If not, please run the following commands and post the entire output of each here: Code: cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log Also if you could give the make/model of your monitor, that would be helpful. __________________ Arch64 ~ PekWM

04-25-2009, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
isacdan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Ubuntu Screen Resolution Yes, I've installed the NVidia driver. My monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 2243NW (1680x1050). Sorry for the omissions... :(

04-26-2009, 01:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
isacdan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Ubuntu Screen Resolution Actually, I solved the problem by installing my gfx card driver. I had some trouble with it, but it worked... Thanks anyway... ;)