[SOLVED] hello, need some resolution help

[keymaker]

hi, i was just reading this post, and i have a similar problem, i installed ubuntu, then when i tryed to restart the pc, i got the "out of range" signal from my monitor, the max resolution it can handdle is 1280 x 1024 pix, i think ubuntu its using a resolution way higher, and i cant see anything, so can you tellme it there is a way to solve this without graphical interface?, i mean i can enter to the restauration screen, not the normal screen

thanks!!

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

Boot up in Failsafe, command line mode and execute this

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Add supported HorizSync and VertRefresh rates in Monitor section. Check your Monitor's Manual for supported HorizSync and VertRefresh rates.

Section "Monitor"
    Identifier   "Monitor0"
    ModelName    "Generic Monitor"
    HorizSync    30.0 - 71.0
    VertRefresh  50.0 - 160.0
    Option        "dpms"
EndSection

Press Ctrl+X, Y and hit Enter key to save file. Execute this to reboot machine :

shutdown -r now

In case Fedora throws error again, boot up in Failsafe mode and execute this

sudo lspci | grep -i vga

Post output here.

[keymaker]

hi, well i tryed out what you said, but when i try to save the file it says "file or directory does not exist"
so i get an error when i try to save the file, im pretty new at linux, any suggestions on saving the file? =s
im trying to save it like /etc/x11/xorg.conf... at least i think thats the directory, i dont have to select a drive like C: or D: ?

and the output for the other comand line is:
02:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GeForce 8500 GT (rev a1)

thanks!!

[Sunnyside]

If you're able to boot into command line mode or single user mode, you can run the configuration tool. Have as much hardware related information handy as possible. Accept default answers to questions you can't answer. You can run it as many times as you want.
Run this command: sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg to start it. You will be able to specify which resolutions you want to enable.
Once you get graphics, you should consider installing proprietary drivers if some exist for your graphics device.

[devils casper]

so i get an error when i try to save the file, im pretty new at linux, any suggestions on saving the file? =s
im trying to save it like /etc/x11/xorg.conf... at least i think thats the directory, i dont have to select a drive like C: or D: ?

You have to install Nvidia driver. First of all, fix GUI so that you can install driver easily.

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

In case file is empty, just paste code posted in post #2.

[keymaker]

If you're able to boot into command line mode or single user mode, you can run the configuration tool. Have as much hardware related information handy as possible. Accept default answers to questions you can't answer. You can run it as many times as you want.
Run this command: sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg to start it. You will be able to specify which resolutions you want to enable.
Once you get graphics, you should consider installing proprietary drivers if some exist for your graphics device.

this worked perfectly thaks, im using ubuntu now!!
thank you both guys