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Date:      Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:14:50 +0000 (GMT)
From:      Robert <robert@namodn.com>
To:        Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: doing 1024x768 in X
Message-ID:  <Pine.BSF.3.96.981215001323.19862B-100000@namodn.com>
In-Reply-To: <19981215183328.I15815@freebie.lemis.com>

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Ok, I forwarded the message, and will resubmit...

( BTW, I took the refresh rate from xf86config, the script version )

-robert
( www.namodn.com )
( robert@namodn.com )

On Tue, 15 Dec 1998, Greg Lehey wrote:

> On Monday, 14 December 1998 at 23:29:35 +0000, Robert wrote:
> >
> > My friend is using a Sony Trinitron Multi-Scan HG monitor and a Diamond
> > Stealth II s220 using X11R6 3.3.2 ..
> >
> > He gets a screwy-looking screen when he switches to 1024x768, looks
> > basically correct 'cept for massive flicker..
> >
> > He bought the monitor for an outrageously low amount at the flea market,
> > and has no manual.
> >
> > Right now it is set to
> > 31.5, 35.15, 35.5; Super VGA, 1024x768 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 800x600 @
56 Hz
> >
> > Perhaps these are the incorrect refresh rates?
> 
> These figures don't look like anything out of XF86Config.  The best
> thing to collect is the output from xinit or startx when you start;
> it'll give you the exact information.

> 
> > If anyone is using this monitor/knows the correct settings, or perhaps
> > another known problem (?), thanks in advance..
> 
> Well, you haven't told us the model of the monitor yet.  Sony has made
> many of differing quality even at the same time.  Check the panel on
> the rear, and see if you can find any corresponding information in
> /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/doc/Monitors.  It's really important to do this;
> even if it's a cheap monitor, it could be a good one, and it would be
> a pity to ruin it.  My cheapest monitor was a Nanao/Eizo 9500 (20"),
> at a time when they were rare as hen's teeth.  I got it for free
> because the owner thought he couldn't use it.
> 
> Greg
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