In that case, it's probable that it's a hardware bug in that specific monitor. Please collect the following with the monitor connected:
* Exact make and model of your monitor * xrandr --verbose * sudo get-edid | parse-edid > edid.txt * sudo ddcprobe ** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-ati (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- [Mobility X700] External monitor resolution can't be changed on laptop (ati driver) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/227520 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs