Custom resolution: How to

[Guest]

Hello all,

I am in need to change the resolution to an option that is not under the display sittings options. I don't have the numbers right in front of me, but it is like 1164 X 668 @ 59hz. I use my HDTV as my monitor. I currently have a clear picture but the desktop is too large and I cannot see the main menu or the trashcan. Any help is greatly appreciated.

JC

[trikinomitry101]

Re: Custom resolution: How to

Can't you select 1200x800?

sudo kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf

That will let you edit your xorg file, and change it to something else. Also, make sure you have your video card driver installed. And that your card can use higher resolutions.

Please take note:

# /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 /etc/X11/xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man /etc/X11/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

[Guest]

Re: Custom resolution: How to

I have been able to see the settings when I

sudo kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf

but I cannot see where I can change any resolution. I simply get


Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
Defaultdepth 24
EndSection

Any thoughts?

JC