855GM not changing resolutions for games

[Alan Hourihane]

On Thu, 2006-01-19 at 22:26 -0600, Wayne Smith wrote:
> Recently, I upgraded to xorg 6.9.  I can actually get the higher, native 
> resolution (1280x800) and 1024x768.  All is well, except for when I try to 
> play a game, such as tuxracer, supertux, or enemy territory.  When the game 
> begins, it cannot seem to lower the resolution to what is needed, and the 
> game remains fairly small and only takes up a portion of the screen, usually 
> the center.  (Enemy Territory actually becomes bottom and left justified.)  A 
> screenshot of what is happening can be found here:  
> http://staff.norman.k12.ok.us/~wsmith/snapshot1.png.  
> 
> Everything was fine with 6.8.2: resolution and games.  My window manager and 
> all other apps seem fine.  Using 855resolution and 915resolution, I can see 
> all the modes I need (800x600, 640x480, etc.), but for some reason can't seem 
> to get Xorg to see them, as it only allows me the two higher resolutions, no 
> matter what combination of modes and modelines I employ.
> 
> Any ideas?  

A log would be useful to identify any issues with your configuration.

Alan.