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I can't go on like this

pisslips · 2010-01-06 10:36:20

So I'm running on the new Ubuntu distribution, I have and Nvidia GeForce GT 220 with the recommended driver(version 185) I'm still stuck with 800x600 resolution when I have a 22" screen that can handle 1920x1080 (DELL ST2310) using a D-Sub connection. Can anyone tell me how to solve this problem. I'm sick of these giant…

06-01-2010 11:36AM

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pisslips

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So I'm running on the new Ubuntu distribution, I have and Nvidia GeForce GT 220 with the recommended driver(version 185)

I'm still stuck with 800x600 resolution when I have a 22" screen that can handle 1920x1080 (DELL ST2310) using a D-Sub connection.

Can anyone tell me how to solve this problem. I'm sick of these giant letters.

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#2 06-01-2010 02:13PM

BadCharlie

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U should be able to use the 190.53 Certified.

Im right in thinking that is linux ?

If so here is the 32bit download
http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_190.53.html

64bit
http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_amd64_190.53.html

Can always try them and see how u get on.

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#3 06-01-2010 02:16PM

BadCharlie

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Another poster having same problem.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055788486

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#4 08-01-2010 10:33AM

pisslips

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So I think the only way to do this is manually, just in case anyone else has this problem in the future.

sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Change the resolution here.

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