[oclug] how do I set the default screen sync for debian woody?

[Bob Lockie]

On 07/28/2004 06:41 PM Dana Webber spoke:
> My monitor only works well at 1280x1024 and 60Hz
> 
> I tried modifying /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 but it did not change anything.
> 
> /etc/X11/XF86Config-4
> Section "Monitor"
>         Identifier      "Generic Monitor"
>         HorizSync       28-31  # my hack
>         VertRefresh     60-61 # my hack
>        Option          "DPMS"
> EndSection
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 

You do not have /etc/X11/XF86Config, right (it'll use that first).

Is it already at the right resolution?
It uses the first mode:
Modes       "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
in the Screen section corresponding to DefaultDepth for the Screen.