Resolution problem on Xubuntu with old laptop (Trident graphic card)

Submitted by k4tz on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 11:43

Question:

Hi,
I'm a n00b concearning Linux but I always wanted to give it a go. So last weekend I got an old laptop from a friend and installed Xubuntu (because Ubuntu froze during install).
Anyway, I don't seem to get my resolution settings to 1024x768. It only allows me to get it at 800x600 so I can't use the full screen.

Video card: Trident Cyberblade XP

Can someone help me out on this isue?

Thanks.

 

Answer:

For those that are interested.

The solution:

sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

copy and paste the code below for the appropriate sections:

Code:
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
Option "DPMS" "true"
HorizSync 30.0-60.0
VertRefresh 50.0-70.0
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600"
EndSubSection

EndSection

Save, log out and log in again.

 

Source: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1098092