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Configuration line in xorg.conf or the XFree86 configuration file (XF86Config) that provides information to the X server about a connected computer monitor

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gedit modelines – What are they? How do they work?

There is a gedit plugin called Modelines and the plugin is described as Emacs, Kate and Vim-style modelines support for gedit. What are modelines? And how do they work in gedit?
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How do you find the current "modeline" xrandr is using for an output?

I'm building a utility that simplifies the complexities of defining and adding/removing custom resolutions with cvt and xrandr down to at least 2 command inputs. The idea is to enter a custom resolution and frame rate (similar to how you'd do with…
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How to get correct Modeline for an external display?

There is a Flatron E2042 in the office I work in and it's having the worst [firmware] problem I've ever seen in a display: it can't always work in full resolution. Today is the day when it worked and I'd like to get the modeline for the correct…
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xrandr: Configure crtc 0 failed when adding 4k@60Hz mode

I have a 4k monitor (AOC U3277PWQU) that only runs at 30Hz even though it should be able to handle 4k@60Hz. The monitor is connected via HDMI. (Yes, very similar questions have been asked before, but none had an answer that solved my question.) What…
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Custom Resolution Ubuntu 20.04

I recently installed Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and as usual the option for display resolutions were only 1024x768 and 800x600. My monitor is AOC e943Fwsk which does not officially support 1920x1080. but I also have windows 10 installed on this computer and…
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xorg and modelines for sony Bravia KDL-40CX523

Does anyone know where I can find the correct modelines so I can configure my Sony TV to be recognised and have full (or close to) HD resolution? Intel 965 GM graphics, i know it's not the best but Window$ will configure it, surely Ubuntu can to?
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NVIDIA 480i Component Output Modelines

I have an old Sony CRT (480i) and NVIDIA 6600LE video card with Component (YPbPr) output. Everything is plugged in. BIOS screen works fine, but Linux distributions are outputting either 480p or the wrong hz (I'm expecting 60hz.) The content is…
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How do I find the correct Modeline to connect my computer to my Televsion

I've been trying to hook up a Ubuntu computer with my Panasonic TH-42PA60A Plasma television for weeks now. My original question was asked here, which includes all the specifications about the Television in detail and how I've connected the computer…
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VGA to HDMI conversion with xrandr

I have this VGA to HDMI adapter(the one with audio jack and usb). I use it to connect my HDMI monitor to the VGA port of my PC. It works just fine on Windows and when i use a VirtualBox with linux mint I can see resolution settings up to fullHD. The…
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4k60 not working properly on UHD TV (HDMI 2.0, 22.04, AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, Linux 6.1.0)

I have some trouble getting a UHD TV to work properly with an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U (Dell Inspiron 14 7425 2-in-1, two USB-C ports with DP1.4 AltMode, most recent BIOS) with integrated graphics. I am using Xubuntu 22.04.1 with Kernel 6.1.0 from meta…
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Unable to force 15:9 aspect ratio with modeline and xandr

I've got an 800x480 display running under Ubuntu 18.04.3LTS (within VirtualBox on Windows 10). The display is a square-pixel, 15:9 panel, but regardless of the modeline parameters and/or changes I make to xrandr, I cannot enforce this aspect ratio.…
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