Unfortunately, many users have noticed a problem with the monitor resolution once they install Ubuntu 8.10. Check the strategies listed below and see if any of them will work for you. I can’t guarantee any of these as I am not familiar with Ubuntu myself. The suggestions listed with links to the Ubuntu forums seem to be popular and successful at fixing the problem, so you might want to pay close attention to those options.
Access Screen Resolution in “System”
Although this option does not seem to work for many Ubuntu users until after they fix the resolution problems with the monitor, you should try this strategy first as it is the easiest. In order to access the screen resolution in Ubuntu, you can follow these steps:
- Navigate to “System.”
- Select “Preferences.”
- Select “Screen Resolution.”
Update the Drivers for the Video Card
Next, you can try updating the drivers for the video card that you are using. Visit the website for the manufacturer of the video card. However, if you have an NVIDEA card, updating the rivers for that before fixing the problem with the resolution has been noted to make the situation worse, so wait on that one.
Suggestions from other Ubuntu Users
The following link has a detailed discussion among Ubuntu users concerning problems with the monitor resolution: Ubuntu Forums. I suggest reading through it and following any of the strategies they suggest that you haven’t already used.
This link (Ubuntu Forums 2 ) also includes a detailed discussion that provides strategies for resolving the problem with the monitor resolution. You’ll need to back up your configuration file first. Plus, you’ll have to reconfigure Xorg. All of the directions that you need are provided for you.
Additional Suggestions
If none of the above solutions have worked for you, try the following suggestions.
- Use the Vesa driver instead of the driver for the graphics card.
- Try the 16-bit color setting instead of the 24-bit color setting.
- Check the available memory for your computer.
- Research compatibility of the video card with Ubuntu 8.10.
- Try using fglrx instead of using ati.
Susan Keenan | February 19th, 2009
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