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Old 10-01-2004, 22:56   #6
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Lightbulb Re: Linux Help

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Originally Posted by eddie00001
On LindowsOS I can't get the reolution any higher than 640x480 regardless of what I set. Changing the refresh rate and gfx card type does nothing. I have an ATI 9500 pro, and I have ATI selected, and even if I change the gfx card type there is still no difference. The screen is also constantly flashing black about once every 30sec. Mandrake doesn't have this problem though.
Linux can be very picky with gfx card setting, so much so that it has to be exactly the right settings - your best bet would be to find out exactly what settings your card has and try those...
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