Desktop resolution wont show the same settings in Sax2

[robshan]

Hi guys,

I'm pretty green when it comes to linux, not a complete noob, but I'm keen to learn more, so I have installed openSuse 10.2 on my ASUS F3F laptop to force me to learn how to use it.

I have configured the Graphics adapter and monitor in Sax2 with the correct resolution and ratio (1280x800 16:10), but when I try and set my desktop resolution, I only have the options of 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480, which aren't even the correct aspect ratio.

How can I get the desktop to register the display settings that I have configured in Sax2? or is there somewhere else that I should have configured these settings?

[aliov]

If sax don't allow you to setup your correct screen resolution go as a root to /etc/X11/xorg.conf edit this file and add the following

Under the Screen section or something similar

SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1280x800"
EndSubSection

but be sure to have a backup copy for this file,save it a restart X,reply me if you still have any problem.

Hope this help.