Xorg without a conf file does what it can to attempt a startup. If it doens't work, is tought luck. You are supposed to have a valid config file.
The spec is related to something different.
** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected
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Xorg provides unfunctioning fail-safe settings
https://launchpad.net/bugs/50718
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