Rick,
Yes, I got it fixed and it was a lot easier than I thought. You just
have to *slow* down and follow the steps one at a time. Basically, what you
need to do is compile X, mesa and drm from the tarballs and that will leave
you with a fresh X window install in /tmp/modular if you follow the
following instructions. You don't have to worry about screwing up your
system because the new X window install is totally independent of your
present working X setup.
(1) First *read* http://www.intellinuxgraphics.org/install.html
(2) Make sure you have a current version of 'git' installed. Download
and install:
http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/git-core-0.99.9i.tar.bz2 and
http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/git-1.5.1.2.tar.bz2 and read
http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/
(3) Go to: http://intellinuxgraphics.org/download.html and download the
tarballs
(4) Read and *follow* very *closely*:
http://wiki.x.org/wiki/ModularDevelopersGuide That means *step-by-step*
(5) Read and *follow* very *closely*:
http://dri.freedesktop.org/wiki/Building Same cautionary statement
(6) Generate a new modeline using the Linux command line 'gtf' for your
1680x1050 display to put in /etc/X11/xorg.conf: (presuming your lcd runs at
60 MHz)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:~> gtf 1680 1050 60
# 1680x1050 @ 60.00 Hz (GTF) hsync: 65.22 kHz; pclk: 147.14 MHz
Modeline "1680x1050_60.00" 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054
1087 -HSync +Vsync
*Remember* your modeline name ( "1680x1050_60.00") must match your
"ModelName" in the "Monitor" section of xorg.conf
(7) Edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf to install the new modeline in "Modes"
section along with the "intel" and dri changes discussed in the links above.
The modeline will be:
Section "Modes"
Identifier "Modes[0]"
Modeline "1680x1050_60.00" 147.14 1680 1784 1968 2256 1050 1051 1054
1087 -HSync +Vsync
EndSection
The DRI section will be:
Section "DRI"
Group "video"
Mode 0660
EndSection
The *primary* thing to remember is to *slow* down and follow the
information in the links *step-by-step*. The folks at Xorg have done a
fantastic job packaging X, mesa and drm with *all* the instructions needed
to build and install a new X setup that will give you a gorgeous 1680x1050
display. Just follow the directions and all will be well in you world.
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- Original Message -
From: "M Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:32 PM
Subject: [opensuse] video monitor aspect ratio samsung 226bw 22inch wide
hi folks,
I am testing a 22 inch Samsung 226BW wide monitor and would like some
assistance with the aspect ratio in openSUSE 10.0.
The monitor is configured as 1680x1050, 16.7m colors, and for the most
part
looks great.. particularly color graphics. The monitor has two down
sides:
1) fonts are a bit fuzzy out of box... took some tweaking on the fine
controls to sharpen the fonts without "overdrive" and then the fonts are
still not as crisp and clear as the 713V-- but they are liveable, for
$329.
2) the display is oh so very slightly stretched lengthwise. Circles are
just
ever so slightly oblong and photos are ever so slightly squashed top to
bottom.
Is there a way in software config to sharpen the fonts? Is there a way in
software config to tune up the aspect ratio ever so slightly?
Ps The monitor is correctly configured as aspect 16/10 with dimensions
of
474mm X 296mm.
Thanks...
Pss For those of you who know about the "A" vs "S" panel differences,
this is
an "A" panel... apparently made by AOC instead of Samsung "S". This panel
does not have any of the negative published side-affects of the normal "A"
panel (this one was built in late March) but its fonts just aren't quite
sharp enough... buyer beware... fortunately Bestbuy is going to let me
swap
this one out for the "S" monitor... the bad news is that you can't tell
which
monitor it is without opening the carton and looking at the rear panel.
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Kind regards,
M Harris <><
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