Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 3:12 AM, Marco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as i know you don't need to change anything in your xorg.conf. if you have any horizontal / vertical sync settings (Hz) in your conf you can remove them. DVI is digital and don't need them. correct me please if Im wrong. That seems to be true, but until I unplugged the VGA cable, nothing changed. The screen went black (no input, complete with the short no video signal message from the screen) until I reset the gdm. Then it recognized and used the DVI for output. It works fine, but I'm not so sure about having both cables connected at the same time. NVidia's tech person said that I should only use one cable per monitor, although having both connected won't hurt anything. There is a setting that can be used in xorg.conf to tell X what order to use in scanning for a monitor, but I figured it's just easier to have one cable plugged in. The difference in the video itself (DVI vs. VGA) is quite startling - visibly cleaner and crisper. Thanks everyone! mhr ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
As far as i know you don't need to change anything in your xorg.conf. if you have any horizontal / vertical sync settings (Hz) in your conf you can remove them. DVI is digital and don't need them. correct me please if Im wrong. Marco MHR wrote: I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a video card to match (both connectors). If I want to switch from the VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special other than switch wires? I didn't see anything in google that was helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...). Thanks. mhr ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
If they're both the same output (i.e. not individual outputs, but just different media options) then I'd say yes. But if they are distinct outputs (say for a multi-monitor setup) then one may be display #1 and the other #2. If it's integrated video on your motherboard there may be options in your BIOS, but if it's an add-on card then maybe consult the manufacturer's website. On 1 Aug, 2008, at 3:40 PM, MHR wrote: I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a video card to match (both connectors). If I want to switch from the VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special other than switch wires? I didn't see anything in google that was helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...). Thanks. mhr ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
On Fri, 2008-08-01 at 15:40 -0700, MHR wrote: I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a video card to match (both connectors). If I want to switch from the VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special other than switch wires? I didn't see anything in google that was helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...). 99.99% of the time, no. -- Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE don't CC me; I'm already subscribed signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 5:45 PM, Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 2008-08-01 at 15:40 -0700, MHR wrote: I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a video card to match (both connectors). If I want to switch from the VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special other than switch wires? I didn't see anything in google that was helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...). 99.99% of the time, no. -- Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE don't CC me; I'm already subscribed ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos Like Chris said it does have to be the same output, but you will have to change in the monitor menu or input option whichever you want to use. DVI or VGA. cheers -- It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion. Todo el desorden del mundo proviene de las profesiones mal o mediocremente servidas ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Re: [CentOS] DVI + VGA?
MHR wrote: I have an LCD monitor with both VGA and DVI connectors on it, and a video card to match (both connectors). If I want to switch from the VGA (currently in use) to the DVI, do I need to do anything special other than switch wires? I didn't see anything in google that was helpful (though I may not have used a smashing search...). No. I use both cables simultaneously and freely switch my monitor (LG L204WT) in analog or digital mode when needed by monitor's button. I find rather useful to connect this monitor to two different machines when it needed. ___ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
