Linux How do I change the resolutions??

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  1. howesey

    howesey What's a Dremel?

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    Great, since my monitor blew up I'm forced to use this 14" IBM one. I can't get into LINUX as the monitor settings is set to 1024x768 @ 85Hz, this monitor just won't work at those resolutions. So, is there a way of changing it to 800x600 @ 60Hz say in command rather then through the GUI (as i can't get into the GUI )? :(


    I've tried typing..

    MODE X800 Y600 C32000 EX1 EY2 F60

    but some reason LINUX doesn't recognise all UNIX commands. :miffed:
     
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  2. Hwulex

    Hwulex What's a Dremel?

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    I think you'll need to edit your XF86Config file.
    Located at /etc/X11/XF86Config IIRC.

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    Moved to Linux.
     
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  3. Kargin

    Kargin Overdose . . .

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    Yup, Hwu is right :)

    it might be called XF86Config-4 though.

    grab vi and gouge away :D

    You want to look for a section with a listing of your resolutions, change the first one to whatever you need (8x6)

    Then you should be able to see somewhere in there listing a refresh rate, switch that to your 60 Hz.

    I don't have a Linux install I cna look off of, so I'm sorry that I can't help any more than that.

    They should be mid way through the file I believe.
     
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