[mythtv-users] NVidia driver 180 does not use my modeline

[William]

Niels Dybdahl wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Niels Dybdahl <ndylist at gmail.com 
> <mailto:ndylist at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>         If you want nvidia to use your modeline, you will need to play
>         with
>         the EDID option.
>         Either disable it completely with Option "UseEDID" "False"
>
>         or only some frequencies with         Option        
>          "UseEDIDFreqs" "False"
>
>         Also make sure that HorizSync and VertRefresh are compatible
>         with your modeline
>
>
> I now trie to disable EDID checking and tried to start it with a 50 Hz 
> modeline. However the TV then showed "not supported" on the display. 
> Strange that a TV in a PAL country does not support 50 Hz.
> I also tried with a 75 Hz modeline, which is within the TVs EDID 
> range, but then it failed on the pixel clock.
>
> So I guess I have to stick with 60 Hz and try to get an older driver 
> running (I have a separate thread running about that).
>
> Thanks for the effort however.
> Niels Dybdahl
>

You should be able to find a list of supported resolutions and modes in 
your manual. If you dont have one go to the manufacturers web site and 
search for your model number. It should be available online.