Ubuntu 7.04/Issues/Cycling through display modes with external monitors on Nvidia
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| - | <br>' | + | <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>''Impact:'' Unable to use | + | <br>'''Impact:''' Unable to use with X Windows Manager. |
| - | <br>''Workaround:'' | + | <br>'''Workaround:''' Restart X (Ctrl+Alt+Backspace) or switch to a virtual console and back. |
| - | <br>''Fix'' | + | <br>'''Fix:''' Work in Progress. See [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/110648 LP110648] |
Latest revision as of 18:48, 9 August 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: Work in Progress. See LP110648
