Inspiron 2500 laptop resolution

When you go into System > Admin > Display it won't let you change the resolution?

No..it wont let me !....stuck on 800x600

Try the following. Maybe it helps.

1: Copy the file /etc/X11/xorg.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak
2: In a Terminal enter sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
3: Have a look at the screen section (the sub section is important)

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Device "nVidia Corporation NV5M64 [RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro]"
 Monitor "Generic Monitor"
 DefaultDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
                   Modes "1280x800"
        EndSubSection
EndSection

4: Save the file
5: Restart the system

The update of the file shouldn't take more than 15 minutes – otherwise you're going to loose the root privileges and you wouldn't be able to save it.

Hope it helps.
Peter

Tried that.....with no luck !

Just to be sure what does this give you when you run it in the terminal:

lspci | grep VGA

00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82815 Chipset Graphics Controller (CGC) (rev 11)

have you added the video driver system>adminis.>hardware drivers??

When I click on that...it says that there are no drivers on this system....I am new to Ubuntu so I am not sure how to get the drivers for Ubuntu

ok first go to system>admin>software source

when open click on the tabs on top under third party and updates and put checks in all the boxes

close it it will say reload yes

now go back to drivers and see if it will give you an answer

if you get no response there again try this

goto application>acessories>terminal type-in or paste-in

lspci

then post it back you could also try something like

lspci -b or lspci -n

there all roughly the same but will give you and someone who may help you further a look into getting you going alittle more

dont give up..!!!!

this is what it said

ste@ste-desktop:~$ lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82815 815 Chipset Host Bridge and Memory Controller Hub (rev 11)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82815 Chipset Graphics Controller (CGC) (rev 11)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev 03)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801BAM ISA Bridge (LPC) (rev 03)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801BAM IDE U100 Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM USB Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM SMBus Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.4 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM USB Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 03)
01:03.0 CardBus bridge: O2 Micro, Inc. OZ6933/711E1 CardBus/SmartCardBus Controller (rev 01)
01:03.1 CardBus bridge: O2 Micro, Inc. OZ6933/711E1 CardBus/SmartCardBus Controller (rev 01)

hey steve thanks for reposting that did you have any luck with a propriatry driver??

you may want to try the above post again from peter

i think you may have been confused by steps 1 and 2 which seem to be reverse.

once you have the file which should have opened in another window(step 2)
youll need to enter your info there

this is in the output i had you post. similar to wojox

i just want to make sure you hadn't enter the nvidia info which was in the instruction from before.

hope that works if not will keep going !!! :)

also what version "distro" are you in

terminal>> cat /etc/issue should tell you,

if the other option doesnt work i would try replacing the x11 file with this output

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
 Driver "kbd"
 Option "CoreKeyboard"
 Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
 Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
 Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Identifier "Configured Mouse"
 Driver "mouse"
 Option "CorePointer"
 Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
 Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
 Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
 Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad"
 Driver "synaptics"
 Option "SendCoreEvents" "true"
 Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
 Option "Protocol" "auto-dev"
 Option "HorizEdgeScroll" "0"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Driver "wacom"
 Identifier "stylus"
 Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
 Option "Type" "stylus"
 Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Driver "wacom"
 Identifier "eraser"
 Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
 Option "Type" "eraser"
 Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
 Driver "wacom"
 Identifier "cursor"
 Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
 Option "Type" "cursor"
 Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Device"
 Identifier "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
 Driver "i810"
 BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
 Identifier "Generic Monitor"
 Option "DPMS"
 HorizSync 28-51
 VertRefresh 43-60
EndSection

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Device "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
 Monitor "Generic Monitor"
 DefaultDepth 24
 SubSection "Display"
  Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
 EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
 Identifier "Default Layout"
 Screen "Default Screen"
 InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
 InputDevice "Configured Mouse"

# Uncomment if you have a wacom tablet
# InputDevice "stylus" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "cursor" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "eraser" "SendCoreEvents"
 InputDevice "Synaptics Touchpad"
EndSection

ste@ste-desktop:~$ cat /etc/issue
Ubuntu 9.10 \n \l

I am a newbie on Ubuntu...i just want to get out of 800x600 res...there are no drivers on my system as the hardware section in system is telling me !....I am using a DELL INSPIRON 2500 Laptop .....Intel 815 graphics chipset (I think ).......would love to get my res up to about 1024x768 .......Dont want to go back to windows xp !.....sorry to be a pain but i will need step by step instructions...I can provide my email if it will make it easier !

sorry your still having trouble there...dont give up

###In a Terminal enter### sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

when the second window opens with the file in it (getit /x11 should be on the top of the title bar)

grab the text in it if any
select all and erase it

next paste the new description i left in the last post into the document and **** save it

 (this starts after the line ""if the other option doesnt work i would try replacing the x11 file with this output"")

close the box x-it out etc "getit text editor"

go back into the terminal and type reboot or kill all which will start you over or simply type exit which

will end the process then reboot you should now be able to got to System>preference>display and change your settings

if that doesnt work will keep trying to figure it out . my system is on the fritz as well so your not alone

remember dont give up youll be in good shape very soon its not a permanent thing theres always a solution or option

still no luck !

Try setting you xorg.conf file to this:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier "Generic Monitor"
        Option "DPMS"
        HorizSync 28-51
        VertRefresh 43-60
        DisplaySize 270 203 # 1024x768 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 254 # 1280x960 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 270 # 1280x1024 96dpi
# DisplaySize 370 277 # 1400x1050 96dpi
# DisplaySize 423 370 # 1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

I will give it a go...but the last time I re-configured this file....my laptop wouldnt re-start as Ubuntu didnt recognise the configuration of my monitor so I had to re-install Ubuntu !

steve any thing that has a ## or # will be ignored when you enter it into your system if you want to add it as an object you have to uncomment it

example from the post left by wojox(by the way hope that one works!!)

        DisplaySize 270 203 # 1024x768 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 254 # 1280x960 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 270 # 1280x1024 96dpi
# DisplaySize 370 277 # 1400x1050 96dpi
# DisplaySize 423 370 # 1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

change out to

        DisplaySize 270 203 # 1024x768 96dpi
 DisplaySize 338 254 # 1280x960 96dpi
 DisplaySize 338 270 # 1280x1024 96dpi
  DisplaySize 423 370 #1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

or

        DisplaySize 270 203 1024x768 96dpi
 DisplaySize 338 254 1280x960 96dpi
 DisplaySize 338 270 1280x1024 96dpi
 DisplaySize 370 277 1400x1050 96dpi
 DisplaySize 423 370 1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

im not a programmer so youll have to play with the configuration to find what works once again hope that helps

Sorry to be a pain but I will need step by step instructions on how to do this as I am new to Ubuntu

hi steve your almost there

you would simply follow the steps i posted earlier use the second output provided by wojox

and when you cut and paste the file into gedit make sure you uncomment the lines at the end of the script that have the

# in front of the them

programmers use this to leave notes or scripts to follow by taking away the #### you allow your

system to see the line and input it

hope that clears up your confusion and hope that will work for you.

heres the output just in case:

1. opern the x11 as befor
2 put in this script after deleting the other if any and reboot

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier "Generic Monitor"
        Option "DPMS"
        HorizSync 28-51
        VertRefresh 43-60
        DisplaySize 270 203 # 1024x768 96dpi
  DisplaySize 338 254 1280x960 96dpi
  DisplaySize 338 270 1280x1024 96dpi
 DisplaySize 370 277 1400x1050 96dpi
 DisplaySize 423 370 1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

it has been years since ive done that one myself so you may have to try another configuration as i

had try to explain. dont give up. !!! and good day if i dont get back to you.. :)

When I open sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf......this is the readout that I get :

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# Note that some configuration settings that could be done previously
# in this file, now are automatically configured by the server and settings
# here are ignored.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Device"
 Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
 Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Monitor "Configured Monitor"
 Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Okay copy and paste this in there:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier "Generic Monitor"
        Option "DPMS"
        HorizSync 28-51
        VertRefresh 43-60
        DisplaySize 270 203 # 1024x768 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 254 # 1280x960 96dpi
# DisplaySize 338 270 # 1280x1024 96dpi
# DisplaySize 370 277 # 1400x1050 96dpi
# DisplaySize 423 370 # 1600x1400 96dpi
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
 Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

And run

sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.original

to back up your xorg file. This way if anything happens you can copy it back.
If you have any problems post back here. There is no reason to reinstall.

Done that......still no joy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sir i cannot be anny clearer that this . all the scripts that have been posted should and will make some kind of a difference for you.
THIS SYMBOL #############################.#

is a notation of cancelation it is a random intiger such as and for example the letter A

it is used to leave messages for other programmers as to how to proceed if they are stuck with multiple sevice options.

YOU MUST uncomment them in the line you want to use for your computer to see the "choice"

if you want # DisplaySize 338 270 # 1280x1024 96dpi

you must then sir remove the # mark in that sentance statement

example DisplaySize 338 270 1280x1024 96dpi

i AM AN END USER like yourself and i wish i could type these in for you , however your in control so

cheers and hope that works!!! dont give up just follow wojox instruction and do what i said with the pound symbol for the line you need to use (specifically your resolution choices)

As I stated before.....I am new to Ubuntu....I did what you said and removed the # from the readout you sent and when I restarted my computer it went into low res mode and kept restarting as the configuration file couldnt be recognised

Man this is weird? Try

sudo X -configure

sudo cp ~/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

The other thing I found out you can do is delete the xorg.conf file. Then restarting the X session with startx. Doing this will create a brand new xorg.conf file with the absence of not having one.

Also try

sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel

Also try

gksdo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Then paste this in and reboot:

Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Driver "i810"
BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
Option "XvMCSurfaces"
Option "VBERestore" "true"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Unknown"
ModelName "Unknown"
HorizSync 31.5-48.5
VertRefresh 40-70
Option "dpms"
# ModeLine "872x654@75" 60.00 872 904 1128 1160 654 666 674 687
# Option "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 16
Option "Accel"
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection