Subj : Re: Adjusting Resolution on Dell M991 monitor
To   : comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.misc
From : s a n j a y
Date : Sun Oct 03 2004 11:36 pm

you can run XF86Config script in /usr/X11R6/bin/ and set whatever resolution 
you want or you can manually change the configuration script.

sanjay

"Saul Lubkin" <lubkin@math.rochester.edu> wrote in message 
news:20041003164809.P84811@gate.math.rochester.edu...
> Hi!
>
> I have just obtained a Dell M991 19" monitor.
>
> I connected it with my Debian Linux (woody) system -- and it is running
> well -- but at 1024x768 resolution.
>
> The Dell M991 manual -- whchi I located on line -- indicates that this
> monitor has a preset setting, to run at 1600X1200 resolution -- which
> would be MUCH better.
>
> But, I can't find anywhere, how to make this adjustment.  (There's nothing
> on the back of the monitor that would allow that; and the menu-driven
> front controls don't seem to have anything, either.)
>
> As usual, I'm running XFree (the standard for Debian woody); perhaps this
> should be set in software?
>
> Your response greatly appreciated.
>
> :)
>
> Yours,
>
> -- Saul

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