help with new monitor

[Jim Smith]

Bob Schmidt wrote:
> HI All,
>
> Could anyone tell me how I can install my new monitor so that I can get 
> higher resolutions? Let me re-phrase that, I installed a new monitor 
> (LCD) which has higher resolutions than 1024 x 768.
>
> But when I go to the screen resolutions under system, preferences it 
> will only let me go as high as 1024 x 768. Could someone point me in the 
> right direction. I did try the help section and typed changing screen 
> resolutions, but it only directs me to the screen resolution is prefs.
>
> thanks in advance,
> Bob
>
>   
Try running sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg in a terminal. When you
get to the monitor resolution check 1280x1024 (most LCDs support this as
standard res.) Your monitor doc. should show its "native resolution."

As always, your mileage may vary.

jim