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I installed ubuntu 12.04 LTS on my computer today. The first thing I noticed is that the resolution is totally wrong. So I went and found where to change it but the highest resolution I could have is 1280 x 1024 witch does not look good on my screen.

I google abit around and tried a few things but nothing helped. Downloader Jupiter but when I press Screen Resolutions then nothing happens.

I have got a good computer witch runs games on high, so its not a bad computer we are talking about.

  • My screen is a BenQ G2412HD witch has a 23.5 inch screen with 1920x1080 as screen resolution, 16:9 widescreen. Aspect Ratio is 16:09.
  • Gainward GeForce GTX 670 2GB.

Thanks alot if someone out there would be able to help me.

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Welcome to AskUbuntu! Could you please tell us what is the native resolution of your screen and what is its Aspect Ratio? – NlightNFotis Aug 29 '12 at 10:43
Hi. My screen is a BenQ G2412HD witch has a 23.5 inch screen with 1920x1080 as screen resolution, 16:9 widescreen. Aspect Ratio is 16:09. Hope this is what you meant. Dont understand why it wont change my resolution to higher I cant choose higher than 1280x1024. – Olav Aug 29 '12 at 10:54
Which graphics card do you have? Please run 'lspci -v | less' in the terminal, and check for search for VGA or Graphics. – r.bitter Aug 29 '12 at 10:59
I have a clue, but I may be wrong here. Go to Appearance, and make sure that aspect is switched to 16:9 before you attempt to change the screen resolution. – NlightNFotis Aug 29 '12 at 11:01
r.bitter: My graphics card is Gainward GeForce GTX 670 2GB. I cant seem to find VGA or Graphics when I run your line. NlightNFotis: When I go to Appearance I got no choice to switch aspects. Just background etc. – Olav Aug 29 '12 at 11:08
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