fluxbox disply too murky not very sharp[SOLVED]

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-22 04:55:37

Hi ppl,

Managed to get my X server configured and installed the fluxbox sucessfully and got it launch as well. But, the display is too murky i.e., it is not very sharp. I just followed the instructions here http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beg … de#Fluxbox

Could you tell some tweaks to make my display sharper.

Thanks.

Last edited by dhruvsamuel (2007-12-12 09:03:08)

UnplayedNamer · 2007-11-22 17:22:33

If you're using a LCD-Display, make sure that the resolution in xorg.conf match the physical resolution.

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-22 17:43:56

UnplayedNamer wrote:

If you're using a LCD-Display, make sure that the resolution in xorg.conf match the physical resolution.

I m im using an LCD display but how do i check the the xorg.conf resolution as well as physical resolution. I m a newbie so pls help. Thanks.

Last edited by dhruvsamuel (2007-11-22 17:50:17)

byte · 2007-11-22 19:01:57

What's the LCD model? 17" and 19" (non-widescreen) usually use 1280x1024.

xrandr | grep \* will tell you the current Xorg resolution.

Last edited by byte (2007-11-22 19:03:04)

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-28 11:46:39

Sorry for this late a reply... I have a 14" monitor. Does that mean i can use only 1024 x 768 resolution. I tried to do xorgconfig several times and yet i have not succeded to set the resolution to 1280 x 1024.

What should i do? Pls help. My fonts look Blurred.

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-28 11:47:37

FYI this is my laptop model

HP 500
RQ261AA#XXX
(may vary based on local regulatory requirements)

Processor Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)1
Operating System FreeDOS
Chipset Mobile Intel 915GM Express Chipset
System Memory 512-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
One SODIMM slot; maximum optional memory 1024 MB2
Hard Drive 60-GB3 5400 rpm SMART PATA
Removable Media DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
Display 14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution)
VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz4
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Audio Conexant CX20468
Integrated speaker
Stereo headphone/line out
Microphone in
Communications Intel 82562V 10/100 Network Connection
Conexant Ultima HD2.0 56K modem5
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11 b/g WLAN
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two soft-touch pick buttons
Battery 4-cell (32 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65W adapter
Warranty 1/1/0

Sekre · 2007-11-28 22:20:41

you should use 1280 x 800 resolution, according to the info you just posted.

dhruvsamuel wrote:

...
Display 14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution)
...

Bold added to emphasize the part that gave the info.
This should be added to your xorg.conf file.

Section Screen
         Identifier "Screen0"
         Device     "Card0"
         ...
         Modes     "1280x800"
EndSection

your xorg may look a bit different but I think you will find the part you need,
only add "1280x800" before any other resolution there and restart your x server
and it should be running smooth

Good Luck !

Edit :: PS. Oh, and of course should you have more problems with that, feel free
to ask away DS.

Last edited by Sekre (2007-11-28 22:21:44)

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-29 11:40:27

Thanks,

But, my "Screen" Section has this

  DefaultDepth 24
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      16
    Modes      "1280x800" "1024x600" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      24
    Modes      "1280x800" "1024x600" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      8
    Modes      "1280x800" "1024x600" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection

And still me xrandr shows the in using "1024x600" and does not show "1280x800" as an option at all.

Could these me som problem reading the xorg.conf or something????

And one more thing how do i get to display battery power status on my flux desktop?

Last edited by dhruvsamuel (2007-11-29 12:00:09)

Sekre · 2007-11-29 12:54:58

oh, I thought they had fixed that in xorg lately. Maybe not.
There is/was a problem with Intel chipsets not getting the correct resolution in X a while back,
had this same problem with my macbook running both in arch and gentoo.
try this application

pacman -S 915resolution

it is in the community repo.
It is really simple to use and instructions can be found here Cliky!

Regarding battery status, you could use conky it's in extra repo. Docs are on their webpage

Hope you get it solved !

EDIT: oh, and make sure you install the correct driver, i810 or intel. Can't really say which one is best
you will have to search the forum for that answer I'm afraid

Last edited by Sekre (2007-11-29 12:56:27)

dhruvsamuel · 2007-11-29 18:30:42

Sooper! Thanks a ton. This looks fantastic. Here is what i did.

I installed

pacman -Sy 915resolution

Uncomment the MODES and RESOLUTION in the /etc/conf.d/915resolution file.

And added the 915 resolutions to the list of deamons. And restarted the machine.

before starting X i did an 'Xorg -configurre' and the moved the xorg.conf.new to /etc/X11/xorg.conf

and restarted with terrific results

But sadly conky has an error.

Conky: desktop window (5e) is root window
Conky: drawing to desktop window
Conky: drawing to single buffer
conky: timed_thread.c:90: timed_thread_create: Assertion `(start_routine != ((void *)0)) && (interval_usecs >= 50000)' failed.

whenever i start up the conky

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fluxbox disply too murky not very sharp[SOLVED]

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