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maxim wexler wrote: |
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> Hi group, |
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> The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. |
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> Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub |
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> prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the |
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> entire grub session: |
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> grub> root (hd0,1) |
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> grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) |
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> grub> boot |
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> I'm not using a grub.conf file, preferring the manual |
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> method for now. |
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> X displays the required resolution excellently. |
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> FWIW, I'm using a Radeon 9200 pro vid card with the |
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> digital interface. |
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> Thanks, |
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> -MW |
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I fixed this with in the kernel: |
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In Device Drivers | Graphics support, set VESA VGA graphics support, |
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pick a VESA Driver Type ( I use vesafb-tng) and set the VESA Default |
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mode to what your native resolutions is. |
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Tony |
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Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. |
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