Monitor Question
Does anyone out there have a Dell E173FP LCD monitor? I just got a 2nd flat panel, and it is slightly different then my first (Dell E171FP). I can't seem to get the X settings quite right for it, so my dual monitor setup is driving me crazy. If it matters, my card is an NVidia GForce 440 MX dual head. I'm running XF86 4.4.0. Any pointers on the settings for this monitor would be much appriciated. TIA, Kenny signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part
Monitor question
OK - I'm usually a lurker, but now I have a question. My current monitor (nice old Multiscan 20seII) is dying and my support person came by with a Sony SDM-S81 flat panel. Nice monitor, but I'm not sure if it is supported. Visiting RedHat and Sony sites wasn't any help either. This is my first TFT LCD and I have no idea what to expect. Anyone out there know: 1. if I can get it to work or if I should say "No thanks." 2. what parameters I'll need for the xconfig routine so I don't blow it up ;) If it helps I'm running RedHat 7.1 (kernel up'd to 2.4.19)... Thanks! dlr -- "Linux: Because a PC is a terrible thing to waste." -- As seen on the 'net ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
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I may well have a pair of these connected in a dual-head display. Ping me at work tomorrow, and I'll check. -- Seeya, Paul pgp69B3UndlBC.pgp Description: PGP signature
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On Tue, 27 Aug 2002, David Roberts wrote: > Anyone out there know: > 1. if I can get it to work or if I should say "No thanks." > 2. what parameters I'll need for the xconfig routine so I > don't blow it up ;) You should be able to re-run Xconfigurator in text mode to make it redetect your monitor. Kudzu might even pick it up on a boot... but I wouldn't risk my own hardware on it. To get to text mode if you're in X, hit control-alt-f1. If you're booting at the lilo prompt go to Text mode and type linux single (or whatever single) and it'll drop you into single user mode where you can run Xconfigurator. Ben -- Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
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> Well, you certainly shouldn't say 'no thanks'! That panel takes an > analog input, so it shouldn't be difficult to get it to work. Holdonaminute. Time for me to go on a rant: I _love_ LCD panels. When they're in digital mode. IMHO, an LCD panel being driven with an anlog signal is worse than a CRT -- frequently, I've even heard people say things like, "I've seen LCD panels, and their output isn't all that good." It's clear that they haven't seen a digital LCD panel, then. While everything that Mike said is true, I'd only seriously consider getting it if it also has a DVI port. You don't need to set it up now, but, if and when you do, it'll be a night-and-day difference. Otherwise, if it doesn't, might I recommend checking out how it looks vs. your current CRT, and see which you really prefer. Obviusly, an LCD panel has a higher geek factor, which is always attractive, but I wouldn't do it based on that alone when the actual stuff being displayed looks worse. $.02, -Ken > > 2. what parameters I'll need for the xconfig routine so I > > don't blow it up ;) > > The specs that I can find for that monitor indicate that it maxes > out at 1280x1024, with a max vsync of 85 Hz and a max hsync of 92 kHz. > That should be all the information xf86config needs to set up the monitor. > > - -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] OpenPGP KeyID 0x57C3430B > Holder of Past Knowledge CS, O- > Put your wasted CPU cycles to use: http://www.distributed.net/ > "Absynthe makes the mind grow wonder" > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- > Version: GnuPG v1.0.7 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: The keyservers are broken. Get my valid public key from >http://www.volta.dyndns.org/~mwl/pgpkey.asc > > iD8DBQE9bjpK5rgdHFfDQwsRAoheAJ4+qeCBjxnX2bN8Tcaisdi4WXJfKwCgiTId > 0b3or4hUhoyaQHpVk42Lq+c= > =IXlt > -END PGP SIGNATURE- > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > > ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
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An opportune question. Let me give my experience with a Samsung 150S LCD panel (15") that I just aquired from Sam's for $350. The panel AFAICT is strictly analog but is very bright and very sharp. So far I've only used it with Windows 2000 but they have a Linux install section in the single sheet of installation instructions that came in the box! The instructions are: "To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file. 1) Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file. 2) The third screen is for setting your mouse. 3) Set a mouse for your computer. 4)The next screen is for selecting a keyboard. 5)Set a Keyboard for your computer. 6)The next screen is for setting your monitor. 7)First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly). 8)Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9)Enter the model name of your monitor. The information will not affect the actual execution of X-Window. 10)You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware." The above is pretty much verbatim what is on the one page installation sheet. Apparently the person who wrote this in not a native English speaker but you've got to admit they at least tried which is more than most manufacturers. No where do they actually tell you what the horizontal or vertical frequencies are supposed to be but I suspect this is very easy to do. -Alex - Original Message - From: "Ken Ambrose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mike ledoux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "GNHLUG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:28 AM Subject: Re: Monitor question > > Well, you certainly shouldn't say 'no thanks'! That panel takes an > > analog input, so it shouldn't be difficult to get it to work. > > Holdonaminute. Time for me to go on a rant: I _love_ LCD panels. > > When they're in digital mode. > > IMHO, an LCD panel being driven with an anlog signal is worse than a CRT > -- frequently, I've even heard people say things like, "I've seen LCD > panels, and their output isn't all that good." It's clear that they > haven't seen a digital LCD panel, then. While everything that Mike said > is true, I'd only seriously consider getting it if it also has a DVI port. > You don't need to set it up now, but, if and when you do, it'll be a > night-and-day difference. Otherwise, if it doesn't, might I recommend > checking out how it looks vs. your current CRT, and see which you really > prefer. Obviusly, an LCD panel has a higher geek factor, which is always > attractive, but I wouldn't do it based on that alone when the actual stuff > being displayed looks worse. > > $.02, > > -Ken > > > > 2. what parameters I'll need for the xconfig routine so I > > > don't blow it up ;) > > > > The specs that I can find for that monitor indicate that it maxes > > out at 1280x1024, with a max vsync of 85 Hz and a max hsync of 92 kHz. > > That should be all the information xf86config needs to set up the monitor. > > > > - -- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] OpenPGP KeyID 0x57C3430B > > Holder of Past Knowledge CS, O- > > Put your wasted CPU cycles to use: http://www.distributed.net/ > > "Absynthe makes the mind grow wonder" > > > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- > > Version: GnuPG v1.0.7 (GNU/Linux) > > Comment: The keyservers are broken. Get my valid public key from http://www.volta.dyndns.org/~mwl/pgpkey.asc > > > > iD8DBQE9bjpK5rgdHFfDQwsRAoheAJ4+qeCBjxnX2bN8Tcaisdi4WXJfKwCgiTId > > 0b3or4hUhoyaQHpVk42Lq+c= > > =IXlt > > -END PGP SIGNATURE- > > ___ > > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > > > > > > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
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The only thing to remember is that most LCD monitors are maximized for a single resolution. Check the docs for that monitro and found out what it is and setup your system for that res. Then hook it up. when I hooked my NEC LCD up i wasn't thinking and just plugged it in hwere a 15in CRT had been and of course I had trash ..., Had to go back and set the computer to 1024x768 using the old monitor , then put the LCD on and reboot ... wokred like a champ. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of mike ledoux Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:14 AM To: GNHLUG Subject: Re: Monitor question -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, Aug 27, 2002 at 02:05:03PM -0400, David Roberts wrote: > OK - I'm usually a lurker, but now I have a question. My current > monitor (nice old Multiscan 20seII) is dying and my support person > came by with a Sony SDM-S81 flat panel. Nice monitor, but I'm not > sure if it is supported. Visiting RedHat and Sony sites wasn't any > help either. This is my first TFT LCD and I have no idea what to > expect. > > Anyone out there know: > 1. if I can get it to work or if I should say "No thanks." Well, you certainly shouldn't say 'no thanks'! That panel takes an analog input, so it shouldn't be difficult to get it to work. > 2. what parameters I'll need for the xconfig routine so I > don't blow it up ;) The specs that I can find for that monitor indicate that it maxes out at 1280x1024, with a max vsync of 85 Hz and a max hsync of 92 kHz. That should be all the information xf86config needs to set up the monitor. - -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] OpenPGP KeyID 0x57C3430B Holder of Past Knowledge CS, O- Put your wasted CPU cycles to use: http://www.distributed.net/ "Absynthe makes the mind grow wonder" -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: The keyservers are broken. Get my valid public key from http://www.volta.dyndns.org/~mwl/pgpkey.asc iD8DBQE9bjpK5rgdHFfDQwsRAoheAJ4+qeCBjxnX2bN8Tcaisdi4WXJfKwCgiTId 0b3or4hUhoyaQHpVk42Lq+c= =IXlt -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
