On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:49:24 -0400 (EDT), Tong wrote: > > My lenny picks a smaller resolution than my monitor can handle. Almost > like http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.debian.user/376362, but my case > is different. > > The good news is that my squeeze picks the right one, for the same > machine. I've posted the brief comparison of the 2 logs at > > http://paste.debian.net/plain/89783 > > The executive summary is, > > lenny says: > > (--) NV(0): Chipset: "Unknown NVIDIA chipset" > (II) NV(0): 1280x1...@75hz > (II) NV(0): Modeline "1280x1024"x59.9 109.00 1280 1368 1496 1712 1024 > 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync (63.7 kHz) > (II) NV(0): Not using default mode "1280x1024" (width too large for > virtual size) > > while squeeze says: > > (--) NV: Found NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE at 0...@00:0d:0 > (II) NV(0): Printing DDC gathered Modelines: > (II) NV(0): Modeline "1280x1024"x0.0 108.00 1280 1328 1440 1688 1024 > 1025 1028 1066 +hsync +vsync (64.0 kHz) > (II) NV(0): Modeline "1280x1024"x0.0 135.00 1280 1296 1440 1688 1024 > 1025 1028 1066 +hsync +vsync (80.0 kHz) > (II) NV(0): Configured Monitor: Using maximum pixel clock of 140.00 MHz > (II) NV(0): Estimated virtual size for aspect ratio 1.2333 is 1280x1024 > (II) NV(0): Clock range: 12.00 to 400.00 MHz > (II) NV(0): Not using default mode "1280x1024" (hsync out of range) > (II) NV(0): Modeline "1280x1024"x60.0 108.00 1280 1328 1440 1688 1024 > 1025 1028 1066 +hsync +vsync (64.0 kHz) > > Any way for me to have my lenny to use the right resolution? It's > damaging my monitor. > > PS. both of the full log can be posted if you want.
The key is right here: (--) NV(0): Chipset: "Unknown NVIDIA chipset" This sometimes happens when using old software on new hardware. The nv driver (package xserver-xorg-video-nv) which ships with Lenny is too old to recognize the new Nvidia chipset. The nv driver which ships with Squeeze is newer and does recognize the chipset. I would suggest that you do one of two things: (1) switch your Lenny system to a more generic driver, such as vesa, or (2) upgrade your Lenny system to Squeeze. Running a newer kernel is not going to help you in this case. It isn't the kernel which doesn't support your card, it's the xserver-xorg-video-nv package, which is part of the X server. -- .''`. Stephen Powell : :' : `. `'` `- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/349191849.5166.1284576084675.javamail.r...@md01.wow.synacor.com
