[SOLVED] Screen Cannot Fit the Ubuntu Desktop

[nujinini]

Hello everybody,

I intalled my ubuntu 9.04 in my windows xp in my pc.
I noticed that when I use the xp, the desktop fits perfectly well while in the ubuntu the desktop doesn't seem to fit. I thought it was because of my monitor (hardware) but now I realize that if it runs well with windows, it should be running well in ubuntu. Can somebody please help me figure this out? Thanks in advance,,,

nujinini

[wempy]

If your monitor has an auto-adjust feature, try that, as I have found that my windows desktop is shifted about 20 pixels further right than it is in X.

[devils casper]

Are you using correct Graphics Driver and supported HorizSync/VertRefresh rates?

sudo lspci | grep -i vga
grep -i driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf

[nujinini]

Are you using correct Graphics Driver and supported HorizSync/VertRefresh rates?

sudo lspci | grep -i vga
grep -i driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf

family@family-desktop:~$ sudo lspci | grep -i vga
[sudo] password for family: 
00:0d.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GeForce 6100 nForce 405 (rev a2)
family@family-desktop:~$ sudo lspci | grep -i vga
00:0d.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GeForce 6100 nForce 405 (rev a2)
family@family-desktop:~$ grep -i driver /etc/X11/xorg.conf
#	Driver		"kbd"
#	Driver		"mouse"
	Driver	"nvidia"
family@family-desktop:~$

Hello, I executed the above and this is what I got.

[devils casper]

How did you install Nvidia Proprietary Driver?

Post the contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here.

[nujinini]

How did you install Nvidia Proprietary Driver?

Post the contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here.

family@family-desktop:~$ /etc/X11/xorg.conf
bash: /etc/X11/xorg.conf: Permission denied
family@family-desktop:~$ sudo /etc/X11/xorg.conf
[sudo] password for family:
Sorry, try again.
[sudo] password for family:
sudo: /etc/X11/xorg.conf: command not found
family@family-desktop:~$ sudo cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg
# commented out by update-manager, HAL is now used
#Section "InputDevice"
# Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
# Driver "kbd"
# Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
# Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
# Option "XkbLayout" "us"
#EndSection
# commented out by update-manager, HAL is now used
#Section "InputDevice"
# Identifier "Configured Mouse"
# Driver "mouse"
# Option "CorePointer"
#EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth 24
EndSection

Section "Module"
Load "glx"
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
screen "Default Screen"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
EndSection

family@family-desktop:~$

hello dc

this is what i got

[devils casper]

Check Monitor's Manual for supported Refresh Rates (HorizSync/VertRefresh) and Resolutions (modes).

Press Alt+F2 and type this

gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

It will open xorg.conf file in Gedit with root privileges.

Add supported Refresh rates and Modes.

Generic Values, work fine for most of Monitors.

Section "Monitor"
           Identifier "Configured Monitor"
           HorizSync    30-71
           VertRefresh    50-160
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        Identifier "Default Screen"
        Monitor "Configured Monitor"
        Device "Configured Video Device"
        DefaultDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
              Depth        24
              Modes        "1280x1024" "1024x768" 
        EndSubSection
EndSection

Save file and reboot machine.

[nujinini]

Check Monitor's Manual for supported Refresh Rates (HorizSync/VertRefresh) and Resolutions (modes).

Press Alt+F2 and type this

gksu gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

It will open xorg.conf file in Gedit with root privileges.

Add supported Refresh rates and Modes.

Generic Values, work fine for most of Monitors.

Section "Monitor"
           Identifier "Configured Monitor"
           HorizSync    30-71
           VertRefresh    50-160
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        Identifier "Default Screen"
        Monitor "Configured Monitor"
        Device "Configured Video Device"
        DefaultDepth 24
        SubSection "Display"
              Depth        24
              Modes        "1280x1024" "1024x768" 
        EndSubSection
EndSection

Save file and reboot machine.

Hi DC,

It appears to be working as I am using it now and looks much better (it fits) the graphics are a little low however and a bit grainy. In fact, it gave a warning that it would operate only in this mode just for this session. I still have to check as I reboot in a while.

[nujinini]

Hi DC,

It appears to be working as I am using it now and looks much better (it fits) the graphics are a little low however and a bit grainy. In fact, it gave a warning that it would operate only in this mode just for this session. I still have to check as I reboot in a while.

Dear DC,

Thank you very much! I tried to reboot twice and it is a very stable configuration. Our ubuntu desktop have never looked better. In fact, this is the first time I see it fit. My children will be very happy with this when they come home from school. I thought we needed to buy a bigger monitor. I save some money by doing this. Again, sincerest thanks!

nujinini )

[devils casper]

Glad to help you !

Save a copy of this working xorg.conf file. You can use same copy in future. This configuration will work fine in most of distros. Whenever you install any other distro, just replace default xorg.conf file of that distro with this one.