[Intel-gfx] Problems configuring unique xorg.conf file

[Felix Miata]

On 2010/08/26 10:47 (GMT) Nasa composed:

> I am trying to configure a rather obscure resolution (800x480) which is the
> native resolution for my monitor.  The monitor doesn't provide EDID or DDC 
> information (it's connected over VGA).  And the default settings by the 
> driver produces displays that don't fit the monitor properly.  I would like
> to construct a xorg.conf file with appropraite vertical refresh rates, horizontal
> syncs, and/or modelines to work correctly with the monitor.  However, there
> doesn't seem a way to turn off the driver defaults for those items. I tried options
> like NoDDC, UseEDID, etc with no luck.  I also tried using xrandr to change 
> resolutions after X has started.  The results end up being worse than the 
> intial problem I was trying to fix (ie: the screen is bigger than the area
> available to display it).  I expect my inability to find a suitable solution
> is due to my lack of knowledge -- so I hope someone can fill me in to what 
> I am missing.  Thanks in advance,

> Chipset:  945GM