need help - can't get max resolution,nvidia,LG 20in monitor

[felipe1982]

I just bought a NVIDIA 6200 card (vendor XFX) and a LG L203WT 20.1 inch LCD wide screen monitor (click the links for info about them). My monitor and graphics card both support resolution of 1680x1050. At the moment, sax2 shows me the correct video card and monitor (both manufacturer and model).


A copy of /etc/X11/xorg.conf

# /.../
# SaX generated X11 config file
# Created on: 2007-06-17T16:42:48-0400.
#
# Version: 8.1
# Contact: Marcus Schaefer <sax@suse.de>, 2005
# Contact: SaX-User list <https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/sax-users>
#
# Automatically generated by [ISaX] (8.1)
# PLEASE DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE!
#

Section "Files"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/local"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/URW"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/Speedo"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/PEX"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/cyrillic"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin2/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/latin7/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/baekmuk:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/japanese:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/kwintv"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/truetype"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/uni:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/CID"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/ucs/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/misc:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/75dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/100dpi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/hellas/Type1"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/misc/sgi:unscaled"
  FontPath     "/usr/share/fonts/xtest"
  FontPath     "/opt/kde3/share/fonts"
  FontPath     "unix/:7100"
  InputDevices "/dev/gpmdata"
  InputDevices "/dev/input/mice"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
  Option       "AllowMouseOpenFail" "on"
EndSection

Section "Module"
  Load         "freetype"
  Load         "type1"
  Load         "dbe"
  Load         "glx"
  Load         "extmod"
  Load         "v4l"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
  Driver       "kbd"
  Identifier   "Keyboard[0]"
  Option       "Protocol" "Standard"
  Option       "XkbLayout" "gb"
  Option       "XkbRules" "xfree86"
EndSection


Section "InputDevice"
  Driver       "mouse"
  Identifier   "Mouse[1]"
  Option       "Buttons" "5"
  Option       "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
  Option       "Name" "Logitech Optical USB Mouse"
  Option       "Protocol" "explorerps/2"
  Option       "Vendor" "Sysp"
  Option       "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection


Section "Monitor"
  Option       "CalcAlgorithm" "XServerPool"
  DisplaySize  434 270
  HorizSync    30-83
  Identifier   "Monitor[0]"
  ModelName    "LG ELECTRONICS L203WT"
  Option       "DPMS"
  VendorName   "GSM"
  VertRefresh  50-85
  UseModes     "Modes[0]"
EndSection


Section "Modes"
  Identifier   "Modes[0]"
EndSection


Section "Screen"
  DefaultDepth 24
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      15
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      16
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      24
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  SubSection "Display"
    Depth      8
    Modes      "1680x1050" "1600x1024" "1600x1000" "1400x1050" "1280x1024" "1440x900" "1280x960" "1366x768" "1280x800" "1152x864" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" 
  EndSubSection
  Device       "Device[0]"
  Identifier   "Screen[0]"
  Monitor      "Monitor[0]"
EndSection


Section "Device"
  BoardName    "GeForce 6200"
  BusID        "1:0:0"
  Driver       "nvidia"
  Identifier   "Device[0]"
  Option       "usevnc" "no"
  Screen       0
  VendorName   "NVIDIA"
EndSection


Section "ServerLayout"
  Identifier   "Layout[all]"
  InputDevice  "Keyboard[0]" "CoreKeyboard"
  InputDevice  "Mouse[1]" "CorePointer"
  Option       "Clone" "off"
  Option       "Xinerama" "off"
  Screen       "Screen[0]"
EndSection


Section "DRI"
    Group      "video"
    Mode       0660
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
EndSection

glxgears shows:
6994 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1398.693 FPS
7013 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1402.490 FPS
7012 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1402.306 FPS
7013 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1402.587 FPS
7003 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1400.425 FPS

1. Before anything else, the first thing I did was upgrade my X to version 7.2 stable from suse repos. Next, I replaced the old video card with the new one, and plugged in my old monitor. Of course, nothing was displayed on-screen except CLI, so i downloaded the RPMs from download.nvidia.com/opensuse/10.2/ via 'smart'
   • nvidia-gfxG01-kmp-default-100.14.09_2.6.18.8_0.3-1.1@i586
   • x11-video-nvidiaG01-100.14.09-2.1@i586
2. Next, I ran sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia as directed by NVIDIA - openSUSE
3. Next I turned off computer, plugged in 'new' monitor (20 inch LG). Started computer. Of Course, sax2 still recognised this as the old monitor, so I ran 'sax2' command again as above. The new monitor was (so thankfully) detected automatically.
4. The NVIDIA configuration console that was automatically included with the nvidia RPMs showed me a maximum resolution of 1280X1024 (or there abouts, nowhere close the resolution I was after). I thought maybe the problem was that I configured sax2 without connecting my new monitor FIRST. So I uninstalled the nvidia RPMs, rebooted, and reinstalled the nvidia RPMS, and ran sax2 command again (as above). I am still stuck with max resolution of 1280X1024

Sax2 is showing max resolution of 1680X1050, but suse's 'control panel' is showing max resolution of about 1280X1024. The nvidia control panel is showing the same (1280X1024)

How can I get max resolution on my monitor? I can provide more info if necessary.

[Tsarevich]

Hi,

Now before you mess up this thread with more info and scare up the helpers, let me tell you only the monitor model could have done.

Just open Desktop Configuration and navigate to the display section. Try decreasing the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz and i would recommend 1152 x 864 resolution.

Hope this works otherwise, try upsetting the Refresh Rate.

[felipe1982]

Thanks for reply.

And sorry for scaring. I was trying to give as much info of the problem as possible so that I could get this problem fixed sooner. Maybe the opposite will happen (hopefully not)

I appreciate your suggestions. However, there are a number of snags. The first, my monitor's refresh rate hasn't been above 60Hz: it has been around 50-56Hz. I don't want to lower it too much more, cause then my eyes hurt. A second problem is the resolution 1152 x 864. This is a 4:3 ratio, but the monitor is a widescreen 16:10 ratio. The suggested resolution makes the icons look squished, and faces appear flat(ter)

I've had resolution problems with Debian/Ubuntu on my widescreen laptop (still unresolved) and I've given up on those distros (unfortunately). I didn't think I'd run into this with opensuse. Opensuse's been so wonderful. I'd hate to have to "settle" with this sqashed picture after shelling $320+ for my card and monitor ... Any other ideas on getting the right resolution for my new monitor? All suggestions welcome!

[scrarfussi]

when you installed your nvidia drivers did you type this command
sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia if so go to your kmenu applications ,system ,configuration then configure nvidia xserver settings then xserver display configuration resoultion auto or select detect display first then try resolution auto the nvidia graphics card should setup correctly well i hope so

[scrarfussi]

type this command with your monitor connected
sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia and both your sax and nvidia should have the same resolution. or try this kmenu applications ,system ,configuration then configure nvidia xserver settings then xserver display configuration resoultion auto or select detect display first then try resolution auto the nvidia graphics card should setup correctly well i hope so

[felipe1982]

I took your advice, and this is what I did.
1. changed to 'init 3'
2. opened 'smart'
3. upgrade all sax2 packages from opensuse factory
4. removed all nvidia packages
5. reinstalled all nvidia packages
6. "sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia
7. changed to 'init 5'

I am back at square one! Nvidia control panel shows max resolution at 1280X1024. Sax2 shows maximum resolution at 1680X1050. I'd show a screen shot, but I deleted the default KDE screenshot tool. What's the name of that RPM package again? 'smart search' shows little.

[scrarfussi]

which of the two resolutions works better for you

[felipe1982]

I want my screen to have the best possible resolution ---> It's native resolution 1680X1050. I don't want to "settle". Linux users don't "settle" -- they solve problems, together. I have tried everything I know! I've also given out as much info as I can about the matter. 1280X1024 is a disgusting resolution for a 16:10 monitor. I would want nothing else than to get 1680x1050. Can anybody help me please? I'm growing desperate.

[Pumalite]

You download NVIDIA's propietary driver from NVIDIA's site. Place it in /home/<username>. Go to init 3. As root type sh /pat/to/driver/NVIDIA-Linux-xxxx.run. Accept the license. The driver will remove your old drivers and compile the modules necessary itself. Will then reconfigure your xorg file. Will then tell you installation successful. Back to command line: type startx.(or reboot). Voil&#225;. New driver, new resolutions. I have Suse 10.2 and did that. Now I have resolutions up to 3200x2400 (QUXGA) My card is NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT. I'm using driver 9755. I haven't tried the last one. I don't need it. (Before you do it you have to make sure you have kernel-source matching your kernel, latest gcc. c++, make, automake and autoconf) You can get them all through YaST.

[felipe1982]

Thanks. I'll try this when I get home. I've been away for a little while.

Is it wiser to remove the nvidia RPM packages before installing from 'source'? Should I run sax2 -r -m 0=nvidia before starting X?