According to the description of your monitor I think you'll like very
much the following link. This site will generate "Modelines" for you to
insert in your XF86Config file.
The site is good for new monitors only. Anyway, I advise you to first
prepare a *very basic* configuration, just to get X running (you can
always return here later, but if the site recommendations are
technically good for you, you wouldn't want to replace them since they
will squeeze your monitor performance [I hope...]). Then, if your newly
inserted modelines doesn't apply, you can always login non-graphically
and remark that modeline in your XF86Config file with a simple editor.
http://www.inria.fr/cgi-bin/nph-colas-modelines/list-all
Boaz.
Jonathan Alexander Daniel wrote:
>
> Hetz:
>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> > Today, with many distributions, comes a huge database of monitors with
> > their models. You could check if your monitor is there, and if not -
> > choose a similar modem..
>
> It is not listed in the Red Hat 6.0 list.
>
> How would I know which is a similar model (I assume "modem" was a typo)?
>
> I actually have two computers now and two new monitors. I was considering
> switching the monitors to see if that would work. My old monitor was a 15"
> MAG. The new one I am using is called Vision Graphic and is made in
> Taiwan. The booklet says that it is a 17" high resolution multi-scan color
> monitor, a Class B digital device. The general description says that it
> is a microprocessor controlled multi-frequency system device compatible
> with many standard graphic formats including VGA, SVGA and XGA. The
> resolution is up to 1280x1024 pixels. It has support for graphic cards
> with VESA compatible DDC1/2B (Display Data Channel 1/2B) interface for
> monitor-to-PC communication. The pixel rate is 110 MHz.
>
> Video Signal -- RGB Analogue 0.7 Vpp 75 Ohms
> Sync. Signal -- H/V Separated, TTL
> Level Positive or Negative
> Scanning Frequency -- 30 KHz to 70 KHz for Horizontal
> 50 Hz to 120 Hz for Vertical
>
> The other monitor is an Acer 77c, which is also not listed, although many
> other Acer varieties are listed.
>
> The specifications for this one are:
>
> 17"
> Maximum Resolution: 1280x1024
> Horizontal Frequency 30 - 72 KHz
> Vertical Frequency 50 - 120 Hz
> Video Bandwidth 100 MHz
>
> My video card is Diamond Stealth 64 DRA
>
> > Also, don't forget to set up the CORRECT Memory size you got on your VGA
> > card (2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB etc...)
>
> I don't recall this being a possibility in the Xconfigurator menu.
>
> > Also, if you're looking to setup 1280x1024 - select 1024x768 AND
> > 1280x1024, so you'll have a place to fall back to in case your monitor
> > is not configured well..
>
> I remember this being an entry when I originally installed Linux, but this
> is not part of the Xconfigurator menu. Excuse me for being obtuse, but I
> can't remember the name of the program I would have to access to get to
> this.
>
> Thanks again in advance,
> Jonathan Daniel
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> > One last tip - even if you don't use it - select 8 bit colors (256
> > colors) - just for a backup in case you have a wrong configuration.
> > After the setup will look ok, you could put in your XF86Config a line
> > like this:
>
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