>> > $ xrandr --output VGA --auto --right-of LVDS >> > xrandr: screen cannot be larger than 1280x1280 (desired size 2304x1024) >> >> You have to set the X virtual screen size before starting X. Then >> when you attach a monitor, you use xrandr to "carve up" a portion of >> the virtual screen to show on the external screen. > > The driver update on tech@ removes this restriction. > > -0-
I followed your instructions at http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-tech&m=127100825511044&w=2 and xrandr works fine with no xorg.conf i.e no "Virtual" screen defined Thanks.