[Openchrome-users] Extend monitors on Open Chrome

[Paulo Henrique]

2010/2/12 John Robinson <john.robinson at anonymous.org.uk>

> 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.
>
>
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