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#1 2007-04-11 23:46:31

diogenes
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Registered: 2007-04-11
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console screen size

Hello.  I recenlty install .8 on my Dell Inspiron 5100 with ATI Radeon 7500 HS: 31.5-48.5 VR: 59-75
I got X configured correctly for it, though the console without x running is still cut off
around the edges...im not quite sure how to do the configurations...hopefully
someone can help?
Thanks

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#2 2007-04-12 07:54:17

patroclo7
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Re: console screen size

Which kernel are you using? The arch default one with plain vesafb? Beyond with vesafb-tng? A self compiled kernel wit radeonfb? Configuration is a bit different in these scenarios (radeonfb actually autodetects stuff). The relevant aspect is the resolution anyway.

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#3 2007-04-13 17:03:55

diogenes
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Re: console screen size

the arch default...

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#4 2007-04-13 17:06:43

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Re: console screen size

Then use the vga=<foo> parameter in the kernel line in the grub configuration. Look in the default /boot/grub/menu.lst, it includes a tab to determine the right parameter.


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#5 2007-04-13 21:35:53

diogenes
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Re: console screen size

Thanks...ill try that out.

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#6 2007-04-14 00:16:47

diogenes
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Re: console screen size

That worked like a charm, thanks...

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