Ubuntu 7.04/Issues/Cycling through display modes with external monitors on Nvidia
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| + | <br>'''Description:''' With NVidia graphics with the nv driver and connected to an external monitor, cycling through all display modes causes X to be displayed on only half the laptop screen. The rest of the screen is dark. | ||
<br>'''Systems Affected:''' Inspiron E1505n | <br>'''Systems Affected:''' Inspiron E1505n | ||
| - | + | <br>'''Impact:''' Unable to use with X Windows Manager. | |
| - | <br>'''Impact:''' Unable to use | + | |
<br>'''Workaround:''' Restart X (Ctrl+Alt+Backspace) or switch to a virtual console and back. | <br>'''Workaround:''' Restart X (Ctrl+Alt+Backspace) or switch to a virtual console and back. | ||
<br>'''Fix:''' No fix available at this time. Issue being tracked in Launchpad# [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/110648 110648] | <br>'''Fix:''' No fix available at this time. Issue being tracked in Launchpad# [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/110648 110648] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 13 July 2007
Description: With NVidia graphics with the nv driver and connected to an external monitor, cycling through all display modes causes X to be displayed on only half the laptop screen. The rest of the screen is dark.
Systems Affected: Inspiron E1505n
Impact: Unable to use with X Windows Manager.
Workaround: Restart 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
