[PLUG] Setting default screen size

John Jason Jordan johnxj at comcast.net
Thu Jul 26 22:09:44 UTC 2007


On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:11:13 -0700
Denis Heidtmann <denish at dslnorthwest.net> dijo:

> I am running Kubuntu 7.04, code named Feisty Fawn.
> 
> New monitor (Samsung 216BW), old card (Creative Labs SB0400 Audigy2 Value).  I 
> intend to get a new card with digital output that can run the monitor in its 
> native resolution of 1680 x 1050, but until I get that card...
> 
> The first time booting after connecting the monitor, I was able to set the 
> screen to 1400 x 1050 in System Settings.  On subsequent boots System Settings 
> will not change the monitor from 1024 x 768 (the resolution on boot).
> 
> If I enter xrandr -s 0, the resolution sets appropriately to 1400 x 1050, but 
> reverts to 1024 x 768 on boot.
> 
> xrandr man page says "The default size is the first size specified in the list."
> 
> I would like to have the machine come up in 1400 x 1050.  I would appreciate any 
> ideas.

Denis,

First, I think you meant to say the monitor was a 206BW or a 226BW,
which are the 20" and 22" versions from Samsung. Both do a native 1680
x 1050. I don't think there is a 216BW.

I just got a 206BW and had issues similar to yours. I think I can help,
but I'm at OSCON manning the PLUG booth until 5:00. Tonight I'll have
time to review what I did to get Ubuntu to recognize the video card and
the monitor. It's running flawlessly now in 1680 x 1050, and I have
options for lesser resolutions as well. I had to leave the booth to get
to a net connection because the Convention Center has deliberately made
wireless unusable in the exhibit hall (so they can charge for it). For
a computer convention, that is lame beyond words, but more about that
later.



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