Very Computer

I ran into a similar problem on a Dell green monitor.  The easy fix is to
disable the powersave feature(?) on the monitor.  It should be documented in
your monitor manual.
-ls-

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Well, I have (finally) beaten it into working at 640x480.  As you can
imagine, this doesn't cut it.  I'll keep on working with it, but thanks
for the suggestions.

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the problem is most likely in your config file; set up multiple screens,
at least one of which is just a plain-vanilla (vesa) 640x480 mode. then
use ctrl-alt-+ to switch between them. if at least one screen comes up, that's
a pretty good indicator that you have your modeline screwed up.

re not being able to get your monitor to do 1280x1024: my monitor (sony
cpd-1425) drops if the image is too wide. you might try increasing the last
number on your horizontal numbers row.
                                        --kelly
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...and

Quote:> I am not sure that is a good solution.
> The Sony 15sf seems to *drop* into powersave when the refresh rates are
> not
> supported by the monitor.
> I would advise you to re-read your XFConfig file, check that X is using
> the right XF86Config file and check the frequence in the documentation.
> Otherwise, I did not manage to get it to work in 1280x1024 in 60Hz (as
> said it should work) even if it is working under windoz.

I do run my sony 15sf in 1280x1024 at 60hz with an Ati Mach32 GUP board.

Steve Herber

DANGER ! be very careful with this, my 17sf protects itself this way when
the sync is out of the allowed range.
Daniel
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