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how to get the aspect ratio higher than 4:3 on hannspree 23 inch landscape monitor on ubuntu 12.10?

need to set the aspect ratio higher than 4:3 for my wide screen hanspree monitor. Cannot find a driver nor a way to bump up the ratio, everything too wide.
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monitor resolution only using 2/5 of screen

I have a monitor attached to vga port on this machine, the monitor menu buttons say the current resolution is 1600x900 (the highest for this particular monitor). I am running Ubuntu Server 12.04.02 ...
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How to simulate a smaller monitor in big size tv monitor

since yesterday, i've used my Pc with a 22 inches monitor. Today i've bought a 32 inche to view film etc at high resolution. It's all great, but the problem is that now, using pc for other tasks, ...
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My monitor is not properly configured (blurry text/image)

I'm on a laptop and I got an external monitor connected with a VGA cable. The monitor is an HP Compaq LE2202x LED Backlit LCD Monitor. My problem is the text and the image in general is blurry. It ...
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Trying to get 2560x1440 resolution

1I have this motherboard and this monitor. It is supposed I could get 2560x1440 resolution using HDMI 1.4, but i don't know how.. NOTE 1: I have a HDMI cable and a DVI-HDMI adapter, I don't know if ...
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How can I get Ubuntu to display 1600x1200 75hz on my Compaq MV900?

System Settings --> Displays shows the monitor as unknown and only offers 4 choices for resolution, none of which are the right one. xrandr output for the monitor looks like: VGA-0 connected ...
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Larger resolutions on VGA monitor using GMA 3150

I tried to connect a VGA monitor to my Netbook to increase resolution. Unfortunately, in Lubuntu maximum available resolution is 1024x768, while in Windows I can increase it to 1680x1050. Is there ...
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Lower resolution with DVI and NVIDIA driver than with VGA [duplicate]

First my setting: Machine: Linux ubuntu 3.2.0-36-generic #57-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jan 8 21:44:52 UTC 2013 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux Graphic Card: I have an old Quadro NVIDIA card 01:00.0 VGA ...
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How do I change the maximum resolution of my computer for multiple monitors?

I am trying to enable three monitors for my setup in Ubuntu 12.10. My card is a Raedon 5700 HD series. When I try to extend my display to any additional monitors, I get the following error: required ...
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How to increase the default screen resolution without a monitor plugged in

i have kinda problem with setting my resolution on ubuntu 10.04 the thing is that i installed the machine and put it away without mouse, keyboard and monitor (i am currently remote with VNC viewer) ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 resolution and GPU

I am seeking help concerning my resolution. I have a Geforce SPARKLE 6600 LE card with nvidia driver 304.64, current for my card, installed with an HP w1707 monitor on a compaq presario PC, 32bit ...
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Unsupported monitor resolution after upgrade from 10.04 LTS to 12.04 LTS

Upgraded my server from Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS as per update manager suggestion. I was running 1920 X 1080 under 10.04. Now the video card is set outside the capabilities of the ...
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How to force a higher screen resolution from Ubuntu 12.04 and an NVidia GTX460?

I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 x64, kernel 3.2.0-24-generic with an NVidia GTX460 and an Achieva Shimian QH270-Lite 2560 x 1440 monitor connected by a dual-link DVI cable. I've installed the ...
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Stuck on extremely low resolution 800x600; Native Resolution 1680x1050

I know this has been touched on by a lot of different threads by a lot of different people, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to fix it. I'm on a duel boot Windows 8/Ubuntu system and ...
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External monitor resolution is 1024x768 (cvt+xrandr distorts the output)

I have a HP 2009v LCD monitor with VGA input which is plugged to my laptop with Intel graphics card. Windows recognizes the maximum resolution (1600x900) and displays the desktop correctly. Ubuntu ...
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cant change my screen resolution

Hi i have a problem with my screen resolution after installing ubuntu 12.04 I think i have the right drivers, but for some reason the resolution is way to small. It is 640 x 480 and thats the only ...
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Can't get the right resolution for external monitor

This problem is probably pretty specific to my hardware, but I'm getting frustrated with my limited knowledge on things I might try to solve it, so I post it anyway and hope for help :) I've got a ...
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How do I set the native resolution on an HP Mini 210-1004sa?

FYI: My Netbook model is HP Mini 210-1004sa, which comes with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, and has a display 10.1" Active Matrix Colour TFT 1024 x 600. I recently removed Windows 7 Starter ...
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Manually change the screen resolution

My system: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. My graphic card: nVidia GeForce gt430. My monitor is Samsung LE26R51B. And my connection is digital (HDMI). The current screen resolution is not good at all, I can't see ...
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Monitor Resolution problems after last update [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to set the monitor to its native resolution which is not listed in the resolutions list? Screen resolution stuck at 1024x768 I don't know if there is already a ...
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Refresh rate revert on 60 Hz on reboot

I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 (upgrade from 11.10) and when I change monitor refresh rate everything is ok, until reboot, on reboot my refresh rate revert to 60 Hz. I found similar threads on Ask ...
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Screen resolution too big for ViewSonic G75f Graphics Series monitor

When I go into System->Monitors and attempt to change my resolution, there is no option for the original 16:9 resolution it had when I got it. The problem started a couple weeks ago and I can't change ...
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new monitor has 1920x1080 but only show 1366x768

I just got a new 32" monitor with 1920x1080 (Viore) But my Ubuntu is only showing resolutions up to 1366x768 Even thought the laptop (ultrabook) itself (Samsung) has 1600x900 on it's own monitor. I ...
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Monitor not being correctly detected, restricting screen resolution

I have just updated to 12.04 and I have only one choice of screen resolution now, and it is incorrect (1024x768). I believe the correct resolution for my display is 1366 x 768. It is on an Acer Aspire ...
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How to set the monitor to its native resolution when xrandr approach isn't working?

I am trying to setup my Samsung syncmaster B2030 monitor in ubuntu 12.04. It's native resolution is 1600x900 which I am not getting in ubuntu and which I am trying to get. I tried using xrandr ...
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Change resolution for an old Philips 109E5 monitor?

I have an old monitor Philips 109E5 19 inch and I need configuring a resolution of 1600x1200. How I can do it?
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Display resolution problem at boot and log in screen

I've recently started using 12.04 and totally impressed by it. I've forgot Windows after coming into Ubuntu's family, keep up the great work guys! Just one small problem here, I've set the display ...
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cannot do anything after booting ubuntu 12.04 lts , problem with resolution

I installed the ubuntu on my PC using a different LCD screen and now when I connect it to the monitor that I want to use, I get a problem with the resolution as soon as the ubuntu boots so cant change ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 does not detect monitor at boot

I have been using Ubuntu 12.04 for a couple of months now with no problems. Then one day I restarted my computer, and it would not detect the monitor. If I force it to restart a few times, it ...
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Out of Range Error

I have been dealing with this issue since I got a different monitor. Anytime I turn the computer on it will say Out of Range. I have tried many different things from the forums but no change. I tried ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 stopped recognizing my BenQ monitor and reduced resolution to 1024x768

A few days ago I installed Ubuntu 12.04 32bit Desktop. It recognized my hardware without a problem (at least that I know of) and all worked fine. I left my system running (it is at work) through the ...
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Added resolution not working

Xrandr commands are not looking as they should. When I type xrandr in terminal it's says 1280x1024 but it doesn't fit in the screen (wich is 1280x1024). There is a side in black. First of all the ...
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Resolution fixed at 640x480 on ACER 5742G and nvidia-current

I installed Ubuntu and installed nvidia driver with generating nvidia X11 config. As a result I have 640x480 resolution. No matter what I specify (I specified 1366x768 resolution) in xorg.conf. ~$ ...
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How do I get Ubuntu 12.04 to detect my monitor correctly?

I am using an old CTX monitor (CRT). The computer is also old (processor is Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz) operating with VESA drivers. Ubuntu 12.04 detects this monitor as "Laptop" (even though it is a ...
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Second monitor on NVidia card cannot detect proper resolution

A friend had given me one of his extra monitors, and even in Windows it gave me trouble in producing the right resolutions. I switched back to Ubuntu with the release of Pangolin but can't get it to ...
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screen resolution problem

I've been playing with ubuntu for just a few days and so far i really like it. but i am having a few problems more specifically my screen resolution. I'm running 11.04 (natty) kernel linux ...
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How can I change my login screen resolution when connected to my monitor (12.04)

I have my laptop connected to a monitor via VGA. When I start the computer up, the login screen shows on both the monitor and laptop screens, and is not the correct resolution. I would like it to show ...
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How do I force the native screen resolution of my display if it's not offered using fglrx driver?

My computer model is Dell Studio 1555: Pentium Dual Core T4300(2.1GHz,800MHz,1MB), 4096MB 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel, 512 MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4570 using the ATI proprietary driver. My screen ...
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Resolution in login screen [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Resolution of the login screen is wrong on a second monitor last weekend i tried to personalize my ubuntu a bit and i was able to destroy it until i was only able to ...
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Keep setting the external monitor

Every time I turn on my notebook I have to configure the resolution of external monitor with the "grandr." Always turn off the notebook display and change the resolution of external monitor. I wonder ...
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Tried every solution but my monitor resolution is still stuck at 640x480

I have problems getting my Viewsonic VX2025wm LCD monitor with Ubuntu 11.10. I have another monitor which works well (although in VGA mode), but this one refuses to go beyond 640x480. I'm trying to ...
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How to save the current Xorg configuration to Xorg.conf?

I've this situation/hardware on my desktop PC: Ubuntu Linux Oneiric 11.10 (32 bit) Monitor Asus VW222s (22'') 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation G92 [GeForce 8800 GS] (rev a2) ...
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How do I set the correct monitor resolution with Nvidia drivers for a monitor that does not send EDID?

I keep having trouble getting the correct monitor resolution - every time I reinstall, I happen to use a newer Ubuntu release and the old tricks I used to know no longer work. Instead of leaving a ...
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How do I look up the hsync/vsync values for my monitor?

I'm trying to get my computer to use the correct resolution. For that I need to specify the horizontal and vertical sync values in the configuration file (xorg.conf): Section "Monitor" Identifier ...
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Monitor isn't being detected

Hey guys i'm having a problem with my monitor.. I just installed ubuntu 11.10 and the monitor appears to be unknown with a resolution of 800x600.. When I install the discrete graphics card driver ATI ...
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An new monitor cable messed up my resolution

I was having trouble with the old VGA cable I was using for my monitor. So I got a new one off of Amazon real cheap, it says it's High Res HD15 on the posting I got it from. However when I boot into ...
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1920x1200 resolution shows black area on bottom right

I just bought a new 27 inches monitor, I plugged it in and ubuntu started with my old monitor resolution (1440x900). So I went to the nvidia-xconfig (the default config tool wont work because I use a ...
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Screen Resolution is just in 640x480?

i tried to change it in displays but the result is unknown and there is no drop down arrow. what should i do?
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Monitor Resolution Changes after Login (Lower than Optimal)

Problem: Boot and LoginScreen resolution are O.K. - 1366x768, but after login the resolution drop down to 1024x768. In the options I can select the 1366x768 resolution again, but looks like it doesn't ...
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Display is cut-off and stuck at 640x480; cannot detect monitor [closed]

I've recently installed Ubuntu 11.10 on my PC and I have a resolution problem. My screen resolution is set at 640x480 (4:3) and I can't see right the whole screen, the windows or the icons. The ...

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