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Ok, so now Linux is the default OS of one of my PC's and I couldn't be happier

BUT - now I can't reboot into Win98, it says it didn't recognize it. I selected hda5 or whatever for it..

I'm pretty sure I can fix it in the LiLo setup panel, but I don't know how.

Moving on to my major gripe: Screen resolution. How the hell does this work?! Theres the Monitor Settings section , then there's the Change Resolution section. In the Monitor Settings sections, I chose 1024x768 60Hz, because if I go any higher, I have weird static and scan lines on the screen. In the Change Resolution section, I chose 1152x resolution and that is the resolution I want. But that's not the one used, even after a reboot, for some reason..

So basically, my question is, HOW do I have a 1152x resolution without the scanlines and static showing up on the screen?

Thnx a bunch!

#25929

Look up how to edit your xfree86config-4 file on justlinux.com. It works much better than the kcontrol or its gnome equivelent. However, WARNING WARNING. If you don't do it right, you will blow your monitor so be cautious. AND... back up the original xfree86config-4 file before you edit anything.

#25930

I already told you how to set up your XF86Config file in the other thread. Forgetting so soon? Remember, Editing a config file by hand will prevent any problems like this. And when all else fails, RTFM!

Also, your refresh rate (V-Sync) is affected by your resolution. So the higher the resolution, the lower your max refresh rate will be. In your XF86Config file, its better to put a range for your H/V Sync, that way it will adjust itself.

Tell us what your lilo.conf looks like. Go into /etc/lilo.conf, and tell us what it says. I can tell you what the problem is then.

Also, in a Cli (as root), type in: cfdisk , and it will tell you what partition # your windows partition is on. Tell me that too, and it will help.

Its MUCH better to edit the lilo.conf by hand, I have NEVER gotten the GUI editors to work.

Once you edit and save your file. In a Console, type in: lilo , to commit the changes (you MUST do this any time you change LILO)

#25980

Well, I tried changing the file by hand but the changes just never showed up. Even after I restarted. By the way there are two files, xf86config and xf86config-4. Which one should I edit?

Also, when I have a high resolution/refresh rate, my screen starts flickering and there're pink scan lines. Any way to NOT have that?

wait a minute - ok, the 1152 resolution IS working now , but there are major major scan lines. Is that because of the monitor or because of the gfx card?

thnx..

#25991

i think it ought to be the one with the "-4" on it for red hat based linuxs.

(That includes mandrake)

I'm sorry i can't help you, i have mandrake installed but never had any problems with the screen, is your hardware ancient?

#25998

Originally posted by fissyb@May 11 2003, 06:24 PM

I'm sorry i can't help you, i have mandrake installed but never had any problems with the screen, is your hardware ancient?

you bet <_<

#26000

is it possible to try it with another monitor?

that would tell you which bit isn't working properly at least

#26001

Those scan lines mean that the H-Sync is off. What range are you using? Try making the range bigger. If that doesnt work, change your V-Sync. That problem is definitly in your config file (and monitor related).

Yeah, edit the -4. Im on Slackware (no RH for me), so it still uses the old file, so thats what im used to typing,sorry.

I cant help you if the changes you make to the XF86Config -4 file dont work. Ive never used a GUI to change the resolution. Try changing the resolution to the correct choice in the GUI, then in the Config file, there could be a conflict.

Make sure you are root (or SU) when you edit your config files, otherwise there could be problems.

#26009

install drivers for your video card yet? would that help?

#26262

nah that wouldnt help.. because yu still have to set the resolution and H/Vsync range.. so it wouldnt matter...

-bolero

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