How to config the screen resolution?
This link explained it and provided the solution. However, it doesn't work:
https://access.redhat.com/site/solutions/40591
The first two ways didn't work. The overall problem is that:
The 'system'->'administration'->'display'->'display settings' listed all resolutions that the video card and monitor support, just like what is shown in windows 7 screen resolution list. Changing the resolution from here, it replied that:"Changed, new xorg.conf created." However, this does nothing. xorg.conf kept same.
The 'system'->'preferences'->'screen resolution' only listed part of them without the high resolution listed. Maybe this list caused the problem.
Editing xorg.conf didn't do anything but trouble. It makes X windows impossible to start. After a few reboots, screen comes back as before.
Guess maybe the "driver" didn't change, went to NVIDIA website.
Found driver from NVIDIA by running the utility called NVchooser.sh obtained from there. It suggested the right drivers: NVIDIA_kernel.src.rpm and NVIDIA_GLX.i386.rpm
However, when "rpmbuild --rebuild NVIDIA_kernel.src.rpm" it complains:
"Legacy syntax is unsupported: copyright"
"Line 15: Unknown tag: Copyright: NVIDIA Corp. 2000"
Anyone knows how to bypass this?
Responses
Hello,
Looking at your post I assume you are running RHEL5 OS with Nvidia graphics card and having problem getting higher resolution.
I do not have details of exact OS version/update level being used and hardware related info.
There are chances that the hardware being used have no support in the RHEL version that you are using.
If possible try latest RHEL version (RHEL6.4) and see if it helps.
Alternatively you may try installing Nvidia proprietary driver.
How can I install the nVidia proprietary 3D accelerated display drivers?
https://access.redhat.com/site/solutions/5258
Regards,
Ashish
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