LG222w and 1680x1050

[midgr]

Ok this problem is common to all linux distros i've used.With the previous Pclos's i could get the 1680x1050 and thats why i stuck with this distro.But with the 2010 ver i cant do it.I have a nvidia 9400 so i use "nvidia 6100 and up".For the monitor i tried the lg222w and even custom but when i try to change the resolution, it stays at 1024x768.This monitor has kept me away from linux for the last 3 years.In the monitor settings (not the hardware)(sorry but i dont have the os infront of me to tell the exact names) i only get the option up to 1024x768.Any one with a solution ?

[luikki]

go to pcc, hardware, set up graphical server and find in the drop down menu your resolution.
if it is not there choose "other".... it should be there...
then "test"... if you get to a rainbow like screen, click yes.

[Texstar]

go to pcc, hardware, set up graphical server
Click on monitor - select Generic-> Generic flatpanel 1680x1050
Click on resolution - select other then select again and pick 1680x1050.

For some reason this monitor does not send back the required fields when probing for the drakxtools to set the correct resolution.

[midgr]

Ok i did this many times.I see the rainbow screen i press ok and then again it stays as 1024x768.

[midgr]

I think the problem is to "size and orientation". If i had a 1680x1050 choice in the size and orientation menu,i would fix my problem.But in only goes up to 1024.

[Texstar]

I think the problem is to "size and orientation". If i had a 1680x1050 choice in the size and orientation menu,i would fix my problem.But in only goes up to 1024.

Select OTHER it is the last entry then go back and select it again and it will open up more resolutions where you can scroll down select 1680x1050. I had a similar model monitor and had to do this.

[midgr]

If you mean in the size and orientation - there is no "other" choice.I choose other in the set up graphical server and there i found the 1680 resolution in the first place.But nothings happening.Sorry guys... i am wasting your time.Damn monitor!!!

[luikki]

"size and orientation"  is not in pcc (the blue circle with "tools").
so, pls go to pcc and follow texstar advice!

[midgr]

Ok.It only accepts 4/3 resolutions.I am in 1400x1050 now.I changed my monitor back to lg222w and i tried a standard resolution 4/3 and it worked.When i try to change to 16/10 resolutions i get back to 1024x768.

[luikki]

why 4:3? doesn't it give you the 16:10 option?
and instead of lg 22w, choose flat panel for 1680x1050...

[midgr]

Yes i tried the generic flatpanel 1680x1050,its the same thing.It only gives me the 4/3 resolutions and not the 16/10.So i guess i ll stay with the 1400.Its better than 1024.

[DeBaas]

Maybe you can change /etc/X11/xorg.conf:

example:
Subsection "Display"
        Depth 24
        Modes "1920x1200" "1680x1050" "1600x1000" "1440x900" "1280x800"
    EndSubsection

I have one M$ application (in Wine) that needs 1024x768,  so I added this to get it full screen.
Maybe you can add your wanted options (as root) in xorg.conf. Do'nt forget to make a copy first
As reference my xorg.conf attached.
Succes
Ed

[Was_Just19]

Yes i tried the generic flatpanel 1680x1050,its the same thing.It only gives me the 4/3 resolutions and not the 16/10.So i guess i ll stay with the 1400.Its better than 1024.

In  PCC - Hardware - Set up the graphical server - click on the Resolution tab - select the present resolution button and then Other from the list presented - Select the Resolution tab again which should then present a long list of resolution options .........  do you get that long list? Don't miss the scroll arrows on top and bottom of the list!!!!!!!!

Is the list different if you have selected Generic Flat Panel for the monitor?

That list should have the resolution you want .........  maybe post a pic of the list you see so we know what you are seeing.

[midgr]

Thanx guys for your answers.I just called nvidia-settings as root,choose 1680x1050, wrote the changes to xorg.conf without merging it, and i got 1680x1050.First i had to choose a 4/3 resolution to pcc otherwise the nvidia settings had only lower resolutions to choose from.

Thanx for your time and sorry for my bad english.I am sure i ll have much more to ask.So be well for now.

[DeBaas]

What is wrong with your English ? 
Glad your problem is solved.
CU around with other questions.
Ed