Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

[TheSilencer]

Installed the drivers for my Nvidia Geforce 6600 gfx card, using Envy, and used Nvidia-Settings to set the resolution to 1280x1024@85Hz.

Everything works fine until reboot. The login screen seems to be in 640x480 or some lower res.
When logging in the resolution changes to 1280x1024@60Hz.
I can change back to 85Hz using Nvidia-settings, but it goes back to 60Hz after boot or logout-login.

One strange thing i noticed is that the resolution in the System settings, from the K-menu, isn't the same as the one in Nvidia-settings. When running @85Hz the original System settings panel is telling me that the monitor is set to 151Hz.

I really hope that someone can help me with this, because I promise you, I searched, tried, searched some more, tried again.
Tried to understand why it isn't working but my xorg.conf drives me nuts.

Here's my xorg.conf

# nvidia-settings: X configuration file generated by nvidia-settings
# nvidia-settings: version 1.0 (buildmeister@builder3) Wed Jun 13 18:40:26 PDT 2007

# nvidia-xconfig: X configuration file generated by nvidia-xconfig
# nvidia-xconfig: version 1.0 (buildmeister@builder3) Wed Jun 13 18:39:30 PDT 2007
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf(5) manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
#  sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "ServerLayout"
  Identifier   "Default Layout"
  Screen   0 "Screen0" 0 0
  InputDevice  "Generic Keyboard"
  InputDevice  "Configured Mouse"
  InputDevice  "stylus" "SendCoreEvents"
  InputDevice  "cursor" "SendCoreEvents"
  InputDevice  "eraser" "SendCoreEvents"
EndSection

Section "Files"

	# path to defoma fonts
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/misc"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/cyrillic"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi/:unscaled"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi/:unscaled"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/Type1"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi"
  FontPath    "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi"
  FontPath    "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType"
EndSection

Section "Module"
  Load      "i2c"
  Load      "bitmap"
  Load      "ddc"
  Load      "extmod"
  Load      "freetype"
  Load      "glx"
  Load      "int10"
  Load      "vbe"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
  Option     "Xinerama" "0"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Identifier   "Generic Keyboard"
  Driver     "kbd"
  Option     "CoreKeyboard"
  Option     "XkbRules" "xorg"
  Option     "XkbModel" "pc105"
  Option     "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Identifier   "Configured Mouse"
  Driver     "mouse"
  Option     "CorePointer"
  Option     "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
  Option     "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
  Option     "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
  Option     "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Identifier   "stylus"
  Driver     "wacom"
  Option     "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
  Option     "Type" "stylus"
  Option     "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"		# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Identifier   "eraser"
  Driver     "wacom"
  Option     "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
  Option     "Type" "eraser"
  Option     "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"		# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Identifier   "cursor"
  Driver     "wacom"
  Option     "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
  Option     "Type" "cursor"
  Option     "ForceDevice" "ISDV4"		# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
  Identifier   "Generic Monitor"
  HorizSync    28.0 - 51.0
  VertRefresh   43.0 - 60.0
  Option     "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
  Identifier   "Monitor0"
  VendorName   "Unknown"
  ModelName   "NOKIA 447PRO"
  HorizSync    30.0 - 96.0
  VertRefresh   50.0 - 150.0
EndSection

Section "Device"
  Identifier   "Generic Video Card"
  Driver     "nvidia"
EndSection

Section "Device"
  Identifier   "Videocard0"
  Driver     "nvidia"
  VendorName   "NVIDIA Corporation"
  BoardName   "GeForce 6600"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
  Identifier   "Default Screen"
  Device     "Generic Video Card"
  Monitor    "Generic Monitor"
  DefaultDepth  24
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    1
    Modes   "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    4
    Modes   "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    8
    Modes   "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    15
    Modes   "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    16
    Modes   "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
  SubSection   "Display"
    Depth    24
    Modes   "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
  EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Screen"
  Identifier   "Screen0"
  Device     "Videocard0"
  Monitor    "Monitor0"
  DefaultDepth  24
  Option     "TwinView" "0"
  Option     "metamodes" "1280x1024_85 +0+0; 1024x768 +0+0; 800x600 +0+0; 640x480 +0+0"
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
  Option     "Composite" "Enable"
EndSection

[pookito]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

Dude, I got the same problem. I installed the new kernel and now my nvidia drive does not want to work. I used Envy as well, and I reinstall the proprietary driver but it works at the moment. Once I reboot the OS I have to change the xorg.conf file in order to get KDE working back again. Once you find the answer to your question, please let me know.


Pookito

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

Pookito - Do you change the resolution using the Nvidia-settings or do you edit the xorg.conf manually?

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

No one else having the same problem? Out of ideas my self..

[dibl]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

OK, I'll give you one more thing to try.

1. Backup your xorg.conf file.
2. Open the Konsole and enter

sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals --composite

3. Restart the xserver with Ctrl-Alt-Backspace, and see what you get.
4. If you don't like the resolution, NOW run

sudo nvidia-settings

in the Konsole, and change it, and click the "Save to X Configuration File".
5. Restart the xserver again, and maybe get happy :P

If this happens to work for you, make a note: FIRST let it re-write the xorg file, and SECOND tweak the resolution.

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

Still the same. Drops from 85Hz to 60Hz and keeps the correct resolution, 1280x1024.
Only way to keep the screen at 85Hz is by clicking Apply and just keep away from reboot / restart of X. >

[Taysider]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

I have been having the same problem but when i read the manual for my monitor it told me to run at 60Hz. If you don't have a manual try looking at the makers website for info, hope this helps

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

The monitor has been running for years at 85Hz. (Windows) And I can use 1280x1024@85Hz with no problem. But as said before, it drops to 60Hz if I reboot or restart X.
And btw, the screens flickers at 60Hz, so to run 60Hz is a big no no.

[dibl]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

Heh.

60 Hz gives me a headache -- I like 85Hz too, or at least 75.

I don't know what your 6600 can do, in conjunction with your monitor. My GF 7900GS seems to prefer "auto" for the refresh rate, when I set resolution to 1600x1200. So that's where I leave it. I have the impression 85Hz is pushing it when it comes to some graphics-intensive things (like Google Earth) - I can hear the fan start up. So you may be pushing the limits of your card/monitor combo.

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

So you may be pushing the limits of your card/monitor combo.

I don't think so. Same thing happens at lower resolution. And again, I CAN run it at 85Hz without any problem if I just apply it with nvidia-settings.

[SheeEttin]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

Have you tried manually creating/modifying a modeline in your xorg.conf?

[pookito]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

I got to tell you, the easiest way to install the drivers is by using envy like the previous thread said.

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

I tried manual install of graphic drivers and configure the xorg.conf but always got black screen at startup. Something went wrong with the drivers I think.

The drivers installed with Envy loads (the logo at startup) and works well. (I can run the resolution I want)

The ONLY problem I got is that the monitor drops down to 85Hz at boot or restart of X.

As I understand it is the line

Option     "metamodes" "1280x1024_85 +0+0; 1024x768 +0+0; 800x600 +0+0; 640x480 +0+0"

that sets the resolution. So why do I have this problem?

Here is some of the information in my Xorg.0.log. (note, I now use a lower resolution, but the same thing happens at a higher one)

(II) NVIDIA(0): Setting mode "1280x960_85+0+0"

This is from the end of the part where my monitor and graphics card is configured.

And at the very end of the logfile

(II) NVIDIA(0): Setting mode "1280x960_60"

Btw, thank you all for trying to help. I really appreciate it!

[dibl]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

(II) NVIDIA(0): Setting mode "1280x960_85+0+0"

This is from the end of the part where my monitor and graphics card is configured.

And at the very end of the logfile

(II) NVIDIA(0): Setting mode "1280x960_60"

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Is there such a thing as a disobedient system (like a bad teenager)? :P

[TheSilencer]

Re: Problems after using Envy, can't set resolution.

I guess so. > This, and the fact that my external hdd is on the same side as my graphics, just drives me nuts.
Two problems I really have to solve before I can start using the computer daily. :P

Perhaps it would help by punishing it. Like, no internet access for five days.


Edit:
Naah, time to face it. Just can't stand the fact that none of the problems seems fixable.
Kubuntu will have to step aside for a while...