How do I make Linux Ubuntu widescreen resolution?

Question

i have a widescreen monitor, but linux doesn't support my resolution, 1440x900.

i'm not sure what kind my video card is, but it does support 1440x900 because i am running windows on the same pc on my other HD, and the resolution is 1440x900.

Linux ubuntu 7.04 is what i have

Answer 1

Okay the simple answer... You need to install the ATI or Nvidia driver, depending on your video card.



So the hard part... doing it...



For ATI cards, go here http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Feisty_Installation_Guide and follow the instructions word for word, letter for letter. Otherwise you will screw up the whole mess and you will need to re-configure the X11 window system, which is also a mess. The driver is called fglrx and if you need more information google it. Information abounds.



For Nvidia cards its not nearly as difficult, follow these instructions http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty#How_to_setup_nvidia_drivers_in_7.04 The driver is called XGL (real creative?), once again google it for more information.



Should fix your problem. It will enable all the resolutions your video card is capable of. I had to do the same thing (ATI driver) when I put Ubuntu on my laptop.



Good Luck!

Answer 2

By default, Xorg only has squarish monitor settings. This will likely change soon as widescreen displays gain popularity.



In the meantime, what you'll need to do is tweak your X configuration file (/etc/X11/xorg.conf) by adding a custom "Modeline" to the Monitor section. Here's what mine looks like:



Section "Monitor"

Identifier "Acer AL1916W"

HorizSync 30.0 - 82.0

VertRefresh 56.0 - 76.0

ModeLine "1440x900" 106.5 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 901 904 932 -hsync +vsync

EndSection



Exactly what your modeline will look like will depend on your specific monitor. The link below is a page that will generate the modeline for you when you input your monitor's specs. Just copy and paste it into your xorg.conf file. (Be sure to backup the file before making changes!) If for some reason X doesn't like the new settings, it will usually default back to a square display (1024x768 or 800x600); worst case scenario the GUI won't start and you'll have to revert to the old version of xorg.conf and try a different setting.



Also, if you google "ubuntu" and "modeline" you should find one or two tutorials on how to do this.

Answer 3

It does support that resolution, just doesn't set it up by default. On my laptop I had to manually edit the xorg.config file. But I use Slackware.



With the Intel 810 family of video cards you need a new driver:

http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-dell-inspiron-1280x800-screen-resolution.html

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=2871538



Otherwise it may simply require modifying the config file to support the resolution:

http://www.codeodor.com/index.cfm/2007/3/16/Ubuntu-and-Widescreen-Resolution-Fixed/1035

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=83973

Answer 4

i exploit Ubuntu/Gnome this is Debian based, so this would or won't paintings, however the problme may well be which you have t liberate your proprietary hardware drivers. verify on the main widespread menu under [gadget][administration][Hardware Drivers] - your video card may well be indexed under there yet no longer enabled yet. in case you enable it then you've got new resolutions attainable under [gadget][alternatives][demonstrate determination]. If no longer then have you ever double checked your video card has been detected exact and that the drivers have been loaded for it?