[Preston] Re: Graphics problem

[Guy Heatley]

Whilst Richard's instructions are prefectly valid, you might want to try
the xf86cfg program before getting into the nuts and bolt of the X config
file.

I don't know for sure that this program is included with RH 9 (I use
Debian), but it's worth a try if you're feeling intimidated by vi and
config files. ;-)
If you don't have it, Richards instructions should work under any
circumstances.

(To paraphrase Richard)
Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and simultaneously press
one of the function keys from F1 to F2.

After a second or two you will be at a terminal login screen,
type root and enter, then the root (admin) password and
enter.

Then try this command:

xf86cfg -textmode

This is a program that will let you edit an existing XF86Config-4 file
interactively, and save it. It works under X for re-configurations, but we
are telling it to run in the basic "textmode". You need the "configure
monitor" choice from the menu. In theory, this section is the only thing
you need to change.
When you have picked a setting that suits you and saved the file, try
logging out as root (type "exit") and log in as a normal user and type:

startx

Hope this helps!
-- 
Guy