Ubuntu 8.10 on a Dell GX260 - 640x480 max resolution problem
15/03/09 19:49 Filed in: Linux
*Solved*
I have been bashing my head against a wall trying to figure out why Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex won’t allow me to select a higher resolution than 640x480 when installed on a Dell Optiplex GX260. The GX260 has an intel 845 integrated graphics card that shares the memory of the system. That last little bit of information should have been enough for me to sort out the problem quickly. I blame Apple.
Since I bought my macbook I have had zero problems with it. I use it almost exclusively and so my troubleshooting skills on PC’s may be waning a little. I love my macbook. So much so, I’ve bought an iMac.
Anyway.. after editing and modifying the xorg.conf file ad-nauseam without success I finally thought to check the BIOS.
In the BIOS, under integrated devices is the Video card memory setting. It was set to 1MB. I upped this to the only other setting of 8MB and rebooted. Problem solved.
Immediately I could now set the screen resolution to a maximum of 1200x1024, which is more than enough on a 17 inch monitor.
I hope this helps some other poor sod trying to deal with the same problem.
I have been bashing my head against a wall trying to figure out why Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex won’t allow me to select a higher resolution than 640x480 when installed on a Dell Optiplex GX260. The GX260 has an intel 845 integrated graphics card that shares the memory of the system. That last little bit of information should have been enough for me to sort out the problem quickly. I blame Apple.
Since I bought my macbook I have had zero problems with it. I use it almost exclusively and so my troubleshooting skills on PC’s may be waning a little. I love my macbook. So much so, I’ve bought an iMac.
Anyway.. after editing and modifying the xorg.conf file ad-nauseam without success I finally thought to check the BIOS.
In the BIOS, under integrated devices is the Video card memory setting. It was set to 1MB. I upped this to the only other setting of 8MB and rebooted. Problem solved.
Immediately I could now set the screen resolution to a maximum of 1200x1024, which is more than enough on a 17 inch monitor.
I hope this helps some other poor sod trying to deal with the same problem.