hardy nvidia fx5200 resolution

[steve]

Owen Townend wrote:
> On 24/06/2008, Umer Sohail <sk_90_y at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>  Hey to all
>>
>> I am new to linux and i dont know much it. i installed ubuntu hardy on my
>> system it works fine but i am facing a problem. the issue is am unable
>> increase my resolution from 640x480.
>> I downloaded and enabled all the nvidia drivers available in the repository
>> but it didnt help. i also tried to installed envy-ng but it also dont work.
>> i have now downloaded the drivers from nvidia's website but i dont know wath
>> to do with it. its a .RUN file and a TAR archieve which is for
>> configuration.
>> i would be really glad if you guys could help me in simple easy steps.
>>
>> Thanking you
>> Umer
>>
> 
> Hey,
>   The .run file is an auto installer that will compile drivers if need
> be. To use it you will need to bring up a console
> (applications->accessories->terminal). Assuming that you downloaded
> the file to your home dir the commands would look similar to this:
> owen:~$ chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.07-pkg1.run
> owen:~$ sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.07-pkg1.run
> (your version number will probably be different)
>   Follow the prompts to install the driver.
> 
>   An alternative to this if you are not in need of the absolute latest
> driver is to use the ubuntu-restricted drivers. Go to
> System->Administration->Restricted Drivers Manager
> You should then only need to tick the box for nvidia and ubuntu will
> take care of the rest.
> 
> cheers,
> Owen.
> 

Id like to see the outcome of this thread....... same problem here, cant 
get anything more than 640x480 on my 42" flatscreen and thats WITH using 
restricted drivers.







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