(FC5) ATI+x86_64+low-resolution=maddening

[Rob Andrews]

On 29-Mar-2006 18:52.56 (BST), A.J. Bonnema wrote:
 > This low resolution (800x640) is driving me crazy. I can't get the ATI 
 > driver because the livna-testing thing won't work for x86_64. I have a 
 > ATI Radeon 850 XL
 > 
 > Is it at all possible to use some other driver to at least have a 
 > resolution of 1024x768 or higher?

Sounds like you have the same problem I have. The xorg drivers stick me
with a 640x480 on my Radeon X700, regardless of monitor settings.

Try the option:

	Option "DDCMode" "On"

In the device section in /etc/X11/xorg.conf, and it will probably fix it.

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