[ale] HTPC Max Resolution

[Brian Pitts]

Omar Chanouha wrote:
> I made an HTPC to run boxee over UNR 9.04. All went well, and boxee is
> incredible btw.
> 
> However, I am running into a maximum resolution problem. I have the
> intel atom mobo connected via a dvi-hdmi connector to my 40"
> mitsubishi television. The max resolution displayed in the dropdown is
> 1024x768. Anyone know how/if I can get something larger, or at least a
> widescreen reolution? The card was able to go higher on a regular
> monitor.

Run `xrandr --query` to see what X thinks your display can do. Also,
reading /var/log/Xorg.0.log can give you clues to why you ended up with
the resolution you did.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X is your friend.

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All the best,
Brian Pitts