[kde-linux] KDE 3.5.1: Display Configuration

[Merton Campbell Crockett]

This turns out to be a non-issue.  nVidia supports the new update  
method used on SuSE Linux and is documented on the nVidia web site.   
Once the nVidia drivers are installed the problem with display  
resolution disappear.


On 08 Aug 2006, at 06:43 , Merton Campbell Crockett wrote:

> I just acquired SUSE Linux 10.1.  I installed it with the KDE 3.5.1
> desktop.  Unfortunately, it appears that an old problem has
> resurfaced:  the display is "locked" at 1024x768.
>
> During the last phase of the installation, SaX correctly identifies
> that I have an nVidia FX 5200 video adapter and that the monitor is a
> ViewSonic VP201M.  SaX correctly identifies that the display can
> operate at 1600x1200.
>
> The VP201M is an old LCD display.  When queried by kwm or kdm, it
> reports its current video settings instead of providing a list of
> possible video settings.  As a result, KDE only permits the display
> to operate at 1024x768.
>
> I recall this occurring with one release of SuSE Linux 9 and an
> earlier version of KDE but can't remember how to fix this problem.
> Running a 20 inch 1600x1200 display at 1024x768 is a terrible waste
> and causes far too much scrolling.
>
> Does anyone recall this issue and it's solution?



Merton Campbell Crockett
m.c.crockett at adelphia.net