Lost my 1680 x 1050 res again.

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@conram. He posted the xdpyinfo a few posts ago:

dimensions: 1152x768 pixels (380x300 millimeters)
resolution: 77x65 dots per inch

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Have a look at this blog discussing similar problem:

http://www.dashboardmonkey.com/?q=2006/07/03/kde_losing_resolution_on_reboot_finally_figured_it_out_about_****_time

  • Scroll down until you see link to ‘KDE losing resolution on reboot…’
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Hi Guys,

My monitor is a AL2216W, it is an acer, and it’s “natural” resolution is 1680x1050. It is a 22" widescreen. This is my fourth Opensuse11/3.5KDE 64bit configuration that does this. All others are different setups with different vid cards, all same monitors. I change out the tower, with a different hardware config, and after a month or so, it does this.


xdpyinfo |grep dim
  dimensions:    1152x768 pixels (305x230 millimeters)



xdpyinfo | grep resolution
  resolution:    96x85 dots per inch

I will try t create a second user and see what happens.

Thanks for the link, deano, looks exact like what happens to my setup. I can’t quite understand how he fixed it though.

Heeter

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Thanks for the link, deano, looks exact like what happens to my setup. I can’t quite understand how he fixed it though.

In his case, it was due to horizontal and vertical sync settings that needed adjusting (as specified in the Monitor section of xortg.conf). In your case, I’m just wondering if you should try adding a modeline for 1680x1050 @ 6-Hz. Generate it with gtf:

gtf 1680 1050 60

1680x1050 @ 60.00 Hz (GTF) hsync: 65.22 kHz; pclk: 147.14 MHz

Modeline “1680x1050_60.00” 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054 1087 -HSync +Vsync

Then add it manually to xorg.conf ‘Mode’ section.

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so the section will look like this:


Section "Modes"
  Identifier   "Modes[0]"
gtf 1680 1050 60

# 1680x1050 @ 60.00 Hz (GTF) hsync: 65.22 kHz; pclk: 147.14 MHz
Modeline "1680x1050_60.00" 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054 1087 -HSync +Vsync 
EndSection

I wiil try it, but I want to make sure I copy’n’paste this correctly.

Heeter

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I thought the resolution should be equal correct me if I am wrong e.g. 96 x 96
I am not booting to linux as of writing so can anyone with a perfect 22" desktop try the command and post the resolution output?

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Heeter,

Don’t include the gtf command, just the modeline. I was just illustrating to you how you generate the modeline based on the desired resolution and refresh rate. The actual modeline should look like this:

Modeline “1680x1050_60.00” 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054 1087 -HSync +Vsync

If you look at your existing xorg.conf, you already have one modeline present (as posted):

Section “Modes”
Identifier “Modes[0]”
Modeline “1280x1024” 108 1280 1328 1440 1688 1024 1025 1028 1066
EndSection

Of course, you will need to edit it as root.

BTW, did you try creating a new user and logging in as mentioned previously? That was worth a try just to determine possible cause of this graphics issue.

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The other values I would check are your display size values in your ‘Monitor’ section:

DisplaySize 380 300

Is that correct? That may the causing problems…

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Sorry for not getting back to you more quickly…

I tried setting up a new user, and it has the same resolution, so that didn’t work.
I will edit the modes line.

That is not the displaySize numbers I see , 380 300. I have 305x230

Wish me luck, LOL

Heeter

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I edited the modes lines.

It didn’t work.

Oh well,:frowning:

Heeter

31

Can you please post your /etc/x11/XF86Config

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Hi Conram, here it is:


# /.../
# SaX generated X11 config file
# Created on: 2008-12-13T18:07:52-0700.
#
# Version: 8.1
# Contact: Marcus Schaefer <sax@suse.de>, 2005
# Contact: SaX-User list <https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/sax-users>
#
# Automatically generated by [ISaX] (8.1)
# PLEASE DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE!
#

Section "Files"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/local"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/URW"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/Speedo"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/PEX"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/cyrillic"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin7/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/baekmuk:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/japanese:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/kwintv"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/truetype"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/uni:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/CID"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/misc/sgi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/xtest"
  FontPath     "/opt/kde3/share/fonts"
  InputDevices "/dev/gpmdata"
  InputDevices "/dev/input/mice"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
  Option       "AIGLX" "on"
  Option       "AllowMouseOpenFail" "on"
  Option       "ZapWarning" "on"
EndSection

Section "Module"
  Load         "freetype"
  Load         "type1"
  Load         "dbe"
  Load         "glx"
  Load         "extmod"
  Load         "dri"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Driver       "kbd"
  Identifier   "Keyboard[0]"
  Option       "Protocol" "Standard"
  Option       "XkbLayout" "us"
  Option       "XkbModel" "microsoftpro"
  Option       "XkbRules" "xfree86"
EndSection


Section "InputDevice"
  Driver       "mouse"
  Identifier   "Mouse[1]"
  Option       "Buttons" "12"
  Option       "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
  Option       "Name" "Logitech USB Receiver"
  Option       "Protocol" "explorerps/2"
  Option       "Vendor" "Sysp"
  Option       "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection


Section "Monitor"
  Option       "CalcAlgorithm" "XServerPool"
  DisplaySize  305 230
  HorizSync    30-66
  Identifier   "Monitor[0]"
  ModelName    "1680X1050@60HZ"
  Option       "DPMS"
  Option       "PreferredMode" "1680x1050"
  VendorName   "--> LCD"
  VertRefresh  50-61
  UseModes     "Modes[0]"
EndSection


Section "Modes"
  Identifier   "Modes[0]"
  Modeline "1680x1050_60.00" 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054 1087 -HSync +Vsync 
EndSection


Section "Screen"
  DefaultDepth 24
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      15
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1280x720" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      16
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1280x720" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      24
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1280x720" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      8
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1280x720" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  Device       "Device[0]"
  Identifier   "Screen[0]"
  Monitor      "Monitor[0]"
EndSection


Section "Device"
  BoardName    "945G"
  BusID        "0:2:0"
  Driver       "intel"
  Identifier   "Device[0]"
  Option       "monitor-VGA" "Monitor[0]"
  Screen       0
  VendorName   "Intel"
EndSection



Section "ServerLayout"
  Identifier   "Layout[all]"
  InputDevice  "Keyboard[0]" "CoreKeyboard"
  InputDevice  "Mouse[1]" "CorePointer"
  Option       "Clone" "off"
  Option       "Xinerama" "off"
  Screen       "Screen[0]"
EndSection


Section "DRI"
    Group      "video"
    Mode       0660
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
  Option       "Composite" "on"
EndSection

Heeter

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Are you using this repo? I’m not - but it’s worth a try, you can always roll back
Index of /repositories/X11:/XOrg/openSUSE_11.0

Did you try creating a new user to see what happens.

In /boot/grub
check current menu.lst with any menu.lst.old to see if the vga=??? arguments are the same.

Your xorg files all look ok to me. You have a similar intel graphics to my lenovo.

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It is the resolution you want.

We will try to re-run it
As root in the terminal run this

xmode -x 1680 -y 1050 -r 60

It means the resolution of 1680X1050 at 60HZ
My 22" monitor has 1680x1050 at 60HZ
Warning. Be sure to be positive that yours really has that kind of resolution
You may do it at your own risk.

Please restart x after yor configuration.
and let’s wait with our fingers cross;):wink:

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The xmode utility is just for generating modelines (similar to gtf and cvt commands).

It might pay to take a look at /var/log/Xorg.0.log to see what resolutions are being reported along with any errors.

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Hey Guys,

I think that since 11.1 is out today, I will download it and install that.

I think that I am going to give up on this installation.

Thanks for your help, guys.

Heeter

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I’m having very similar problems with 11.1, Acer Al2216w and a nvidia 9600 KO. Don’t expect miracles from 11.1. I’ve been frustrated and trying all the above suggestions and tons more with no success. My /var/log states that CRT 1 won’t run at those modelines and validates 1400 x 1050 but sets at an even lower resolution. This machine was working fine with 11.0.

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Great, Thanks tootlet for the heads up.

I hate to say this, but I might have to move away from Opensuse to resolve this issue.

I really enjoy Opensuse.

Heeter