[Openchrome-users] Extend monitors on Open Chrome

[John Robinson]

On 12/02/2010 09:55, Paulo Henrique wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm Brazilian and have one question about how configure the video on my 
> laptop, 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. 
> CN896/VN896/P4M900 [Chrome 9 HC] (rev 01).
> 
> I'm try without success configure my pc for work with 2 monitors, two 
> resolutions. I'm read on the website this:
> /
> /
> 
> / Although the hardware supports dual head, it is currently not 
> implemented. The only possibility is clone mode, but with the same 
> resolution and refresh rate on the 2 outputs. /
> 
> / Randr support is currently worked on, but it's not ready yet. /
> 
> Same not working this, i wish to work sometimes only my monitor extern, 
> disabling with this the laptops monitor. How Do that correct?!
> 
> Now i'm using one configuration on Xorg for do that, but am afraid of 
> cause damager in the laptops monitors.
> 
> 
> Sorry for my bad english...
> 
> P.S.: my xorg config what work only my monitor extern to be on attached.
> Thanks

You want to add
   Option "ActiveDevice" "CRT"
to your xorg.conf, in the Device section Card0 that uses the openchrome 
driver. This will disable the laptop's built-in display.

Cheers,

John.