[mythtv-users] modelines and NVIDIA binary driver

[nik gibson]

Could you please share your 1920x1080 modeline?  I've been trying to get
that resolution to work for weeks now on my nvidia card!  All I've been able
to manage has been 720.

Thanks

On 11/23/06, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
>
> On 11/23/2006 05:00 PM, Yan Seiner wrote:
> > Michael T. Dean napsal(a):
> >
> >> See the NVIDIA part of the following (yeah, I know it doesn't sound
> like
> >> it applies)
> >>
> >>
> http://mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions#Q:_All_my_fonts_look_like_they_are_the_wrong_sizes.2C_how_can_I_correct_this.3F
> >>
> >> Also, check out the nvidia-settings app.
> >>
> >>
> > OK, so far I think I've established that
> >
> > - if I allow nvidia to use metamodes it will ignore custom modelines
> > - if I allow nvidia to use EDID it will ignore custom modelines
> > - if I set useEDID to false, nvidia will fall back to 640x480
> >
>
> unless you have/specify/prefer a valid modeline that fits within the
> specified HorizSync/VertRefresh defined for your monitor.  Note, though,
> that using a more fine-grained EDID configuration control may be more
> appropriate--i.e. if X is rejecting your modeline because the freq's are
> out of range, specify:
>
> Option "UseEdidFreqs" "FALSE"
>
> But, knowing which one to disable requires reading the X log file.
>
> > Has anyone successfully used custom modelines with NVIDIA?
>
> Yep.
>
> > Could you please share 1280x720?
>
> Mine's a 1920x1080.
>
> Mike
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