LCD Monitor Resolution
With help of launchpad.net I could set the resolution of my monitor from 800x600 to 1024x768 using the advise as under:
Try:
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
add this text:
Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Driver "intel"
BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 31.5-48.5
VertRefresh 40-70
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 16
SubSection "Display"
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
EndSection
Save the new file, close gedit and reboot.
My monitor is Full HD and has a capacity for 1920 x 1080 resolution. The detailed specification of this monitor is as under:-
Specifications of MONITOR
Samsung – SyncMaster B2230
Display
Screen Size
54.61cm (21.5) Wide
Brightness (Typical)
300cd/m²
Contrast Ratio (Typical)
DC 70,000:1(Typ. 1,000:1)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Response Time (Typical)
5ms
Viewing Angle(Horizonta
170˚/160˚(CR>10)
Color Supported
16.7M
Signal Input
Video Signal
Analog RGB, DVI
Sync. Signal
Separate H/V, Composite, SOG
Connector
15pin D-SUB, DVI-D
Power
Power Consumption
45 watts
Stand By Power (DPMS)
<0.3 watts
Type
Built-in
Features
Plug & Play
DDC 2B
USB powered hub option
No
Mac compatibility
Yes
Multimedia Speakers
No
Wall-Mount
75 x 75
TCO
No
Cabinet Color
High Glossy Black
Optional Accessories
DVI Cable
Special Features
MagicBright³, MagicEco, MagicAngle, MagicReturnOff timer, Image Size Colour Effect, Customised key, Windows7, DVI with HDCP
Dimension
Product Dimension(With stand, WxHxD)
523.4 x 400.0 x 197.0mm
Product Dimension(Without Stand, WxHxD)
523.4 x 350.0 x 68.2mm
Shipment Dimension(WxHxD)
599 x 423 x 132mm
Weight
Product Weight
4.35Kg
Shipment Weight
5.90Kg
Stand
Type
Simple
Function
Tilt
Could the input to gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf be modified as under to get the highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 ? (as the monitor has a capacity to give this resolution).
Try:
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
add this text:
Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Driver "intel"
BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Samsung SyncMaster B2230"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 30-81
VertRefresh 56-75
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Intel Corporation 82815 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller]"
Monitor "Samsung SyncMaster B2230"
DefaultDepth 16
SubSection "Display"
Modes “1920 x 1080” "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
EndSection
PLEASE GUIDE ME WITH FULLY DETAILED INSTRUCTION AS I AM VERY NEW TO UBUNTU-10.10
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