How to change screen resolution on an unsupported monitor in Ubuntu Linux 11.04?
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I recently connected my Ubuntu Linux computer to my Coby Brand HD TV via vga cable. Ubuntu Linux did not correctly set the display resolution and part of the screen is cut off. I also can not change the resolution settings because of the unsupported. Monitor. Also, I have no idea what video card I am using. I think the resolution is at 1024x768 right now. I know the resolution 640x480 works because it is at that resolution on the startup screen. How do I change the resolution to 640x480 or something else that works? Also please don't say to go to system preferences then, monitorr. Thank you for your help!
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Answer:
Open the Terminal cd /etc/X11/ sudo cp xorg.conf xorg.conf.bak sudo gedit xorg.conf Under SubSection "Display" Modes add "640x480" to the the beginning of that resolution list Save the changes in gEdit and reboot Ubuntu. Once you login, try to change the resolution to 640x880 in the regular Display settings manager. LUg.
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