Ubuntu 7.04/Issues/Cycling through display modes with external monitors on Nvidia
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Revision as of 18:47, 24 May 2007
Systems Affected:Inspiron E1505n
Description:With NVidia graphics with the nv driver and connected to an external monitor, cycling through all display modes causes X to be dispayed on only half the Laptop screen. The rest of the screen is dark.
Impact: Unable to use Laptop screen with X
Workaround: Rsetart X (Ctrl+Alt+Backspace) or switch to a virtual console and back.
Fix: No fix available at this time. Issue being tracked in Launchpad# 110648
