The problem is that you have "nomodeset" on your kernel command line. This might have been put there if you have previously experimented with Nvidia cards...
To fix the problem just: 1. Edit /etc/default/grub and delete the word "nomodeset". 2. Run: sudo update-initramfs 3. Reboot. ** Summary changed: - not able to get actual screen resolution + [i915] [Intel Q33] Stuck with low resolution 640x480 only ** Package changed: xorg (Ubuntu) => xorg-server (Ubuntu) ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1788319 Title: [i915] [Intel Q33] Stuck with low resolution 640x480 only To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/1788319/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs