Very Computer

by **Hash** » Thu, 03 Dec 1998 04:00:00

hi,
i have a rather ancient 14" SVGA monitor on my computer (sentimental value,
still in _very_ good condition and i can't afford a new one) which isn't
documented in the X monitor database. at the moment i have X running in a
wimpy 640*480, but i know it runs quite happily at 1024*768 (what it runs in
Win95 on the same machine). i have been having difficulty putting correct
(i.e. the monitor tends to have disturbing fits with my settings) entries into
XF86Conf. now very much frustrated with the HOWTO (RH 5.2 comes with lots of
them) on this topic was wondering whether there are any programs around that
can generate correct entries or alternatively if there is a very intelligent
fellow who actually understands this stuff?

thanks,
Hashi.

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by **Hash** » Fri, 04 Dec 1998 04:00:00

response i received via email

quote:
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Does it work well enough to use xvidtune to generate entries that work?
I have an unknown monitor and use horizontal 30-65 that seems to work in
the mode that you want via using xvidtune.

Hope it goes will anyway ...

Jim

> hi,
> i have a rather ancient 14" SVGA monitor on my computer (sentimental value,
> still in _very_ good condition and i can't afford a new one) which isn't
> documented in the X monitor database. at the moment i have X running in a
> wimpy 640*480, but i know it runs quite happily at 1024*768 (what it runs in
> Win95 on the same machine). i have been having difficulty putting correct
> (i.e. the monitor tends to have disturbing fits with my settings) entries into
> XF86Conf. now very much frustrated with the HOWTO (RH 5.2 comes with lots of
> them) on this topic was wondering whether there are any programs around that
> can generate correct entries or alternatively if there is a very intelligent
> fellow who actually understands this stuff?

> thanks,
> Hashi.

> --- --- ---
> .~. the way of the Sacred Penguin is the path of
> /V\ the truly righteous...
> // \\

> ^`~'^ http://thor.prohosting.com/~hashaday

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by **Joe Clariz** » Fri, 04 Dec 1998 04:00:00

says...

> response i received via email

> quote:
> ---
> Does it work well enough to use xvidtune to generate entries that work?
> I have an unknown monitor and use horizontal 30-65 that seems to work in
> the mode that you want via using xvidtune.

> Hope it goes will anyway ...

> Jim

> > hi,
> > i have a rather ancient 14" SVGA monitor on my computer (sentimental value,
> > still in _very_ good condition and i can't afford a new one) which isn't
> > documented in the X monitor database. at the moment i have X running in a
> > wimpy 640*480, but i know it runs quite happily at 1024*768 (what it runs in
> > Win95 on the same machine). i have been having difficulty putting correct
> > (i.e. the monitor tends to have disturbing fits with my settings) entries into
> > XF86Conf. now very much frustrated with the HOWTO (RH 5.2 comes with lots of
> > them) on this topic was wondering whether there are any programs around that
> > can generate correct entries or alternatively if there is a very intelligent
> > fellow who actually understands this stuff?

> > thanks,
> > Hashi.

> > --- --- ---
> > .~. the way of the Sacred Penguin is the path of
> > /V\ the truly righteous...
> > // \\

> > ^`~'^ http://thor.prohosting.com/~hashaday
> ---

Hi,
I had a simmilar problem. If you are running windows95
go into your display settings under the monitor tab and
note what monitor type is selected.
Then, in the \windows\inf directory look for the files
- monitor.inf, monitor2.inf, monitor3.inf, etc. Open each
of these and look for your monitor and it will list the valid
modes. This worked for me.

Hope this helps.

Joe clarizio

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