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moonbeam

Member

From: Slovakia

Registered: 2008-03-08

Posts: 3

Minor problem with X

Hi!

I have an older CRT monitor and ATI Radeon 9200 using Open Source drivers.
I would like to have 1024x768 @ 80 Hz set, but I cannot configure my xorg.conf properly. 1024X786 @ 70 Hz works fine, but when I adjust frequency, the resolution switches to 1280x1024 and cannot be changed. Frequency 70 Hz is irritating and resolution 1280x1024 is quite unreadable on my monitor.

Can someone help me, please?

Here is my xorg.conf:
http://freeshells.ch/~moonbeam/xorg/xorg.conf

bgc1954

Member

From: Edmonton, AB, Canada

Registered: 2006-03-14

Posts: 1,160

Re: Minor problem with X

Hi there,

You need to set your VertRefresh higher in xorg.conf.  My Viewsonic 17" CRT uses HorizSync 30-70 VertRefresh 50-160.  Google for your monitors best horiz and vert settings as they can vary but I also use this on a Samsung 17" CRT.  You need to have your VertRefresh at least around 50-80 for it to use 80 hz.

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moonbeam

Member

From: Slovakia

Registered: 2008-03-08

Posts: 3

Re: Minor problem with X

The problem is solved! Now I can enjoy looking at my Arch without pain in my eyes.
THANK YOU very, very much!