On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 11:21:05AM +0000, Brett Parker wrote:
On 27 Nov 10:59, Chris G wrote:
I'm running xubuntu 8.10 (though I suspect the problem is common to all 8.10 ubuntu versions).
I can run X fairly reliably though I do have some issues when logging in and out presumably due to switching resolutions.
However switching to a console using CTRL/ALT/F1 (or any of the others) doesn't work. I just get an error message from my monitor saying the resolution is invalid. My monitor is a Dell 2001FP capable of up to 1600x1200 so I suspect that the CTRL/ALT/F1 is switching to a totally impossible resolution.
How can I fix this problem? Is there any way to specify the mode and resolution to use for the text mode consoles?
Please think about what you're posting and provide the neccessary info for us mere mortals without telepathic capabilities to help.
OK, sorry!
So, in this instance: Version of X.Org that you're running
X.Org X Server 1.5.2 Release Date: 10 October 2008 X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Graphics chipset
Intel G45
X.Org driver you're using
Well I assume it's Intel. .... yes, here we are:- (II) intel: Driver for Intel Integrated Graphics Chipsets: i810, i810-dc100, i810e, i815, i830M, 845G, 852GM/855GM, 865G, 915G, E7221 (i915), 915GM, 945G, 945GM, 945GME, 965G, G35, 965Q, 946GZ, 965GM, 965GME/GLE, G33, Q35, Q33, Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset, Intel Integrated Graphics Device, G45/G43, Q45/Q43
Wether or not you're using DRI
It seems so, from Xorg.0.log:- (II) Loading extension XFree86-DRI
And potentially: Kernel version
2.6.27-7-generic #1 SMP
I've seen this quite often on nvidia graphics cards using the binary nvidia driver.
Well that's not it as I'm using Intel.