[Blackpool] Resolution issue Mint 17

[David Priestley]

Hi,

You can get just the graphics card info using

lshw -class display

-class sets it to only show a specific class of hardware

Saves trying to trawl through the whole of the output.

DP


On 10/07/2014 14:57, Les Pounder wrote:
> Hi Tony, Elizabeth
>
> My top tips are
>
> Do what Tony said first.
>
> If that doesn't work
>
> Find out what the graphics card is, best way is to open a terminal and run
> "sudo lshw"
>
> Google the graphics card details and Linux Mint, see if others have had the
> issue.
>
> I won't be at the makerspace for the next 3 weeks, but I am sure that Tony,
> Mike, Olly and others can help.
> Best
> Les
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Tony Hughes <
> tonyhughes1212 at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Hi Elizabeth
>>
>> in Menu invigorates you should see an icon that looks like a computer
>> screen or go into control centre its in there as well. (see screen shot)
>>
>> open this and you will see a control panel which gives you the option to
>> change the screen resolution and detect the monitor. (see second Screen
>> shot)
>>
>> if this does not resolve the issue I think it will need a config file
>> amending or even creating and Les is more the person to speak to. So bring
>> it on Saturday and we will have a look.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>> On 10/07/14 13:26, Elizabeth C wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> I have just installed Mint 17 on an E-System 4213 but the resolution is
>>> wrong & appears to be unchangeable.
>>>
>>> Resolution is currently 640 x 480
>>>
>>> I think this laptop resolution should be 1280x800
>>>
>>> Can anyone help me sort this please?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Elizabeth
>>>
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