[nflug] Flat Panel LCD Monitors

[David Mangani]

Here is a copy of that portion of my xorg config file. Hope there is
something useful in here.

Dave


Section "Device"
	Identifier	"Geforce 6200"
	Driver		"nvidia"
	BusID		"PCI:1:0:0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
	Identifier	"Sceptre"
	Option		"DPMS"
	HorizSync	24-82
	VertRefresh	50-75
EndSection

Section "Screen"
	Identifier	"Default Screen"
	Device		"Geforce 6200"
	Monitor		"Sceptre"
	DefaultDepth	24
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		1
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		4
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		8
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		15
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		16
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
	SubSection "Display"
		Depth		24
		Modes		"1680x1050" "1280x1024" "1280x960" "1280x800" "1152x864"
"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
	EndSubSection
EndSection


On 1/25/07, Cyber Source <peter at thecybersource.com> wrote:
> David Mangani wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I am using the DVI cable at a resolution of 1680x1050 ( looks fab! ).
> > I am currently running Ubuntu edgy and it simply worked with the DVI
> > cable. When I first connected the monitor using the analog cable I did
> > have to reset the resolution, but other than that I did rerun  "sudo
> > dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" The monitor was correctly identified
> > and the refresh rate and correct resolutions were picked up. It simply
> > "worked for me. Did you run the xserver reconfigure utility?
> >
> > On 1/25/07, Cyber Source <peter at thecybersource.com> wrote:
> >> David Mangani wrote:
> >> > Hey all,
> >> > Little update on the monitor situation. After reading, looking and
> >> > shopping I made the plunge. I decided to purchase the model that pete
> >> > talked about,
> >> >
> >> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112006
> >> >
> >> > Funny thing is that I had actually been looking at this model due to
> >> > the price/feature set. Without repeating everything Pete said, I'll
> >> > simply say that so far it is great! I see one dead pixel in the upper
> >> > left corner. I can only see it if I really look for it. Over all its
> >> > been a great upgrade! The more I thought about using this nice new
> >> > monitor with my old GF2 analog card the more I wanted one with digital
> >> > output so I also ordered a low end Nvidia digital card. I got a
> >> > GeForce6200A. I'm sure it sucks for gamers but is a huge improvement
> >> > over what I had. The improvement going from analog to digital is very
> >> > noticeable. WOW. My one complaint is that the monitor did NOT come
> >> > packaged with a DVI cable. I had to purchase that separately. The
> >> > increase in real estate is wonderful going from 15" to 20" was
> >> > amazing. Thanks again for all your help.
> >> >
> >> > Dave
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On 1/10/07, paul costa <paul at paulcosta.com> wrote:
> >> >> K Olkowski wrote:
> >> >> > Just saw the thread.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > One thing I can add is this: the proof is in the pudding. It sounds
> >> >> > like you have made your decision based on research and user
> >> >> > testimonials. However, I still recommend that you check out your
> >> >> > choices of monitors in actual use if they're available at any of
> >> the
> >> >> > consumer electronics stores. This is why I'm a die-hard NEC fan in
> >> >> > general.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > BThW, I'll take a Trinitron tube over an LCD any day. LCDs still
> >> >> > appear a bit pixelated and "fake" to me. And you can't beat the
> >> black
> >> >> > levels. However, it would be nice to have significant reduction in
> >> >> > power consumption.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > In summary, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > David Mangani napisa?(a):
> >> >> >> Hi all,
> >> >> >> I have been plodding along with a very good condition but old 15"
> >> >> >> Sony vaio monitor. It came new with my PC around '97 or so. I have
> >> >> >> used it since, handing it down thru 2 other systems. It still
> >> works
> >> >> >> great but am looking for something new. Its simply time. I really
> >> >> >> would like something with more elbow room. I'm thinking either
> >> 19" or
> >> >> >> 20" LCD. There are so many options, do I need or even want a wide
> >> >> >> aspect ratio monitor? Brightness and contrast ratings... How fast
> >> >> does
> >> >> >> the response time need to be to reduce ghosting? 12ms, 8ms,
> >> 5ms? Just
> >> >> >> looking for advice. My current PC video card is still analog (
> >> Nvidia
> >> >> >> GF2 mx 400 ) so it probably needs to accept that input. Should
> >> I look
> >> >> >> for one that accepts both analog and digital? If you've any
> >> good or
> >> >> >> bad luck with certain brands/models, I'd love some input. Price is
> >> >> >> important, but not the be all end all. If at all possible, I'd
> >> >> love to
> >> >> >> stay in the $200 range. No more than $300 for sure. Never
> >> having used
> >> >> >> an LCD monitor, do they simply "work" in Linux ( Ubuntu ) Or do I
> >> >> need
> >> >> >> to do anything special for them to work properly.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Thanks in advance
> >> >> >> Dave
> >> >> >>
> >> >> I too suggest that u check out the monitors first hand, thats how
> >> I knew
> >> >> that the widescreen format wouldn't work for me.
> >> >> Also I saw a Samsung syncMaster 204B that I eventually bought.
> >> >>
> >> >> I disagree with Olkowski, however. I have two triniton 21" flat crts,
> >> >> and even though the black may be blacker,
> >> >> the other advantages of lcd's outweigh the disadvantages.
> >> >> Why do u think lcd's are so popular
> >> >>
> >> >> Iwould only use crt's if I had a specific need for their advantages
> >> >> (refresh rate and blackness)
> >> >>
> >> >> Like I said before, check out the 20" Samsung syncMaster 204B. U
> >> >> wouldn't be disapointed
> >> >>
> >> >> paul at paulcosta.com
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> >> I left this thread live cause I wanted to get a DVI cable myself and
> >> test it, or at least test it further because I have a strange, what must
> >> be, an X problem.
> >> Dave, what resolution are you using with the monitor on the DVI cable?
> >> My problem is, with an analog cable I can use 1680x1050 resolution just
> >> fine, looks fantastic. However, when I use the DVI cable, the max
> >> resolution I can use is 1400x1050! I've seen that there is 2 slightly
> >> different refresh rates for the analog vs digital on the monitor, using
> >> the specs right from the manu. When I use the DVI cable and try to do
> >> 1600x1050, the monitor just says out of range and when I'm ssh'd into
> >> the box to read the logs, the X log says all is well and doing
> >> 1600x1050! Any ideas what could be goin on here anyone? TIA
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> >
> I'm running Dapper, about to upgrade quickly. I ran the dpkg-reconfigure
> as well, same stuff. Can you have a peak in your x file or send me a
> copy of it so I can see what it set?
> I have some other boxes here that are running edgy with digital monitors
> and they are jammin. Thanks
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