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shrewd.user

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Registered: 2009-02-02

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Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

xorg.conf looks fine, this is my first time using arch and i'm finding many of its aspects very compelling but although i've been knocking many issues down i just can't think why i can't get graphics above 1024, to my native resolution of 1280*1024.

i'm running on a dell inspiron 1501, and although ubuntu works flawlessly with it i have noticed that some other distros compatability is somewhat lacklustre...

any ideas about what i should try?

Last edited by B (2009-02-03 14:36:01)

defrysk

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From: Barrie, Ontario

Registered: 2008-12-15

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

xorg.conf looks fine

Might be a good idea to show your xorg.conf in the forum for us to have a look.

shrewd.user

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

yes of course

http://pastebin.ca/1325347

let me say that i think this was generated by that app described in the installation guide / beginners guide, and i added the 1280 x 1024 to the "screen" section...

Last edited by shrewd.user (2009-02-02 14:27:21)

defrysk

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

Your xorg.conf uses vesa, so its unclear what video-card you use.

shrewd.user

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

sorry i changed it to vesa to see if that helped,

normally its fglrx

ProbablyX

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

sorry i changed it to vesa to see if that helped,

normally its fglrx

I'm not good with Radeon cards; but did you install the Radeon drivers?

Duologic

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Registered: 2007-11-11

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

Can you please provide more information? graphic card, any xorg.log that would give errors?

shrewd.user

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

i installed the propriatry radeon drivers (catalyst / fglrx) the graphics card is an Xpress1150 which is basicallly a cut down X300

which log file /s would be of interest?

Last edited by shrewd.user (2009-02-03 04:27:32)

Cdh

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

Have you tried removing all that modeline and Horizsync/Vertrefresh stuff?
X should be able to figure all these values out itself.

If that doesn't work... Are you sure your Horizsync/Vertrefresh is correct?

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shrewd.user

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Registered: 2009-02-02

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

well i've tried everything to get arch up and running on my system but unfortunately i'm going to have to back off for now, need a nice stable familiar system for uni,

Although with my brief experience with arch i will definately be trying it again, either in a few months possibly with a new X release or on a new laptop i intend to buy soon... thanks for the help guys...

Duologic

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Re: Can't get X / KDE to go above 1024x768 *

too bad, shouldn't give up  :-)