How do I configure a new monitor?

[Richard E Miles]

> > I just had to move a machine running Fedora Core II to a different
> > CRT display. It won't boot up right, because the sync on the monitor
> > is wrong (actually it boots up fine, but can't display anything).
> 
> > At this point, I can boot the rescue disk, but I haven't been able
> > to find the Xwindows config files, or any text-mode program to
> > configure my system for a new monitor.  Is there any way to do this,
> > other than reloading the OS from CD?
> 
> Boot by editing (e) the grub menu - and change the following boot options
> - remove 'rhgb'
> - add '3'
> (press 'enter' after the edit, and 'b' to boot with changes)
> 
> Th machine should boot to runlevel 3 - which is console-only
> text-mode.  Now as root, run 'system-config-display' and try selecting
> the correct monitor from the options.
> 
> This should redo the /etc/X11/xorg.conf with the correct settings.
> 
> Satish

I would suggest using the --noui option to avoid the x window gui. for
example system-config-display --noui

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Richard E Miles
Federal Way WA.
registered linux user 46097