Screen resolution Unichrome

Hi KC,

Chances are this will be an easy fix.... But please do head all the warnings as this will involve delving into the command line.

First up have a look over at the Ubuntu forums
A guide - How to set you monitor resolution.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=269052

I found the process of using dpkg-reconfigure a rather complex quick fix
                 sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

and so therefore ended up manually applying the fix following these steps...

Basically the steps are:
Find out the specifications for you monitor and graphics card
                      Sync rates for the monitor and maximum display capabilities for the graphics card
Back up your xorg.conf file
                      sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /home/me/xorg.conf_backup
Edit the xorg.conf file
                      sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
       adding the correct sync rates under the section called "Monitor"
       add required resolution to the "Screen" section

After editing your xorg.conf you need to re-start X: Ctrl-Alt-Backspace
This will bring you to the log-in screen.

I'd also suggest that prior to attempting a fix you familiarise yourself with how to use the "cp" command so that you will know how to replace a bad xorg.conf file should you need to. Something like this....
                          sudo cp /home/youruser/xorg.conf.ok /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Other commands you will find handy include....
Start and stop the Gnome Desktop manager
                          sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start
                          sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop
Shutdown cleanly
                          sudo shutdown now

I hope this quick and dirty summary will be the encouragement you need to take the plunge and apply the fix.

Cheers
Robert