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> > The TV has a native resolution of 1366x768 as stated by the |
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> > manufacturer. If I specify that resolution in xorg.conf, it says it's |
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> > an invalid resolution and uses 1360x768 instead. |
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> Probably because that's the only mode built into the driver near your |
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> desired mode. |
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> Just put an appropriate modeline in your xorg.conf. Probably you can |
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> google it. But 1366 is a bit strange, though. In most cases, the |
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> horizontal size can be divided by 8, if not 16. |
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Ok, I'll play with modelines later today. |
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> > This leaves a column of six unused pixels on the left side of the |
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> > screen. If I use the masked version of nvidia-driver, 1366x768 also |
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> > fails, but it is replaced with 1280x768. Strangely, the screen in |
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> > then completely filled. If I back off to the stable driver and |
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> > specify 1280x768, it is accepted and fills the entire screen. |
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> > Is an actual resolution of 1280x768 being stretched to fill 1366? If |
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> > so, why isn't 1360x768 stretched to 1366? |
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> Probably internal logic of the monitor. You'd have to ask its |
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> manufacturer reg. the "why". BTW, you didn't tell how the monitor is |
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> connected. Analog VGA? |
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It's connected via DVI. So, it must be a case of 1280x768 being |
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stretched to 1366x768 by the TV right? |
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- Grant |
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