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I need 1024x768 resolution, but ubuntu won't give me any choice higher that 800x600

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I need 1024x768 resolution, but ubuntu won't give me any choice higher that 800x600.

I have Ubuntu desktop 8.10, just installed.

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#1

Try the following. Maybe it helps.

1: Copy the file /etc/X11/xorg.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak
2: In a Terminal enter sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
3: Change the screen section (the sub section is important)

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Device "nVidia Corporation NV5M64 [RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro]"
 Monitor "Generic Monitor"
 DefaultDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
                   Modes "1024x768"
        EndSubSection
EndSection

4: Save the file
5: Restart the system

Hope it helps.
Peter

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#2

When I try to save the file I get this error:
You do not have the necessary permissions to save the file. Please, check that you typed the location correctly and try again.

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#3

Did you enter sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf? If the answer will be yes: login as root and change the file. And then log ouit!
Peter

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#4

I'm completely new to Ubuntu, so how do lon into the root user?

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#5

*LOG ONTO THE ROOT USER

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Johnny Dopefish (johnnydopefish) said : 		#6

Type in "sudo su" and then type in your password.

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#7

I still get the following error when trying to edit, copy xorg.conf:

You do not have the necessary permissions to save the file. Please, check that you typed the location correctly and try again.

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#8

It just asked me to install nvidia drivers, and reboot...now my max resolution is 640 x 480!!!!

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#9

During the log in type "root" as username and the password of root.
Peter

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#10

I did the following:

Try the following. Maybe it helps.

1: Copy the file /etc/X11/xorg.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak
2: In a Terminal enter sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
3: Change the screen section (the sub section is important)

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Device "nVidia Corporation NV5M64 [RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro]"
 Monitor "Generic Monitor"
 DefaultDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
                   Modes "1024x768"
        EndSubSection
EndSection

4: Save the file
5: Restart the system

Hope it helps.
Peter

but nothing has changed!

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Leyton Reed (leytonreed) said : 		#11

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#12

I'm sorry, but I don't understand anything.
Peter

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