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Cant seem to get video to work propoerly on a Compaq Presario 2100 laptop

Asked by dansm`5

I just installed v8.10 on my Compaq Presario 2100 laptop.

All works well except the video card is not configurable. The symptom is that
windows don't display correctly on-screen. I have no way to change screen
resolution in the control preferences.

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Isak Frants (isakfrants) said : 		#1

What exact model is your video card? ATI something?

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dansm`5 (dansm15) said : 		#2

I will check that out and get back to you.. thnx!

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dansm`5 (dansm15) said : 		#3

I have a pretty silly question.. What command do I use to get the video card information?

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Shane Fagan (shanepatrickfagan) said : 		#4

Here I have a similar laptop go to
System>Administration>Hardware drivers
Install one of the drivers on the list.
Reboot after its finished.
The display should be fine after that.

Hope that helps

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Isak Frants (isakfrants) said : 		#5

lspci
may give you some information. However shane's suggestion might be a easier way. Do as he says and install the appropriate driver :)

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