I installed antix on 256mb ram, p4 2.4ghz system, with intel 845 graphics. my monitor is 17 inch flat monitor. i have used some linux distributions like debian xfce, vector linux light.
all linux distributions set graphics resolution to 1024*768 @85 htz, while antix set it to 1024*768 @70 htz. also my monitor is capable to display 1600*1200 @60 Htz.....
but when i try to change resolution in antix it just shows only few options, and highest resolution it showed was 1280*960, (i think). also it not even showed 1024*768 @75 Htz (or 85 Htz). what may be the problem? sorry for bad english, if you cant understand my problem.

Can you upload the file xorg.conf as an attachment? I might be able to make some suggestions if I can see the file. The options for resolution and monitor abilities is primarily controlled by this configuration file.

You can look inside to see how it is configured. There are dozens if not hundreds of tutorials on setting up the xorg.conf file if you google. If you do edit this file ALWAYS created a back up (if not two backups) before.

Also be familiar with how to restore this back up from terminal as if you mis-configure xorg.conf, the gui may not start on startup, leaving you at terminal.

You can also try forcing the resolution/geometry you desire using the xrandr utility. Open terminal and type:

xrandr --help

Be careful with refresh rates. Too high of a rate can damage your monitor. If you look in /etc/X11/xorg.conf as mention earlier, you will see the format. Add your"mode" in the corresponding section and restart X. Normally it will start at the highest, correct resolution. BUT, also mentioned earlier, back up the file before editing. You may also want to check that you are using the correct driver. Change if needed.

You can also add a boot stanza when starting up. Use xres=************ on the kernel line and it should boot to that resolution.

Hi. thanks for replies . i thought that no one is going to reply me, because reply not come for some days.
now i edit and tell you if i successful.
thanks.

I tried editing the file 2-3times but each time it takes me to terminal and i after login i also give startx command but it gives me some errors.


========= SCRAPER REMOVED AN EMBEDDED LINK HERE ===========
url was:"http://rapidshare.com/files/402303969/xorg.conf.html"
linktext was:"http://rapidshare.com/files/402303969/xorg.conf.html"
====================================

if you dont like rapidshare then use this:-

========= SCRAPER REMOVED AN EMBEDDED LINK HERE ===========
url was:"http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=552907"
linktext was:"http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=552907"
====================================


another xorg.conf file which is generated by puppy linux live cd:

========= SCRAPER REMOVED AN EMBEDDED LINK HERE ===========
url was:"http://rapidshare.com/files/402306459/Copy_of_xorg.conf.html"
linktext was:"http://rapidshare.com/files/402306459/C ... .conf.html"
====================================

or use this link:-

========= SCRAPER REMOVED AN EMBEDDED LINK HERE ===========
url was:"http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=552908"
linktext was:"http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=552908"
====================================


actually this forum site doesn't allowes me to uoload a .conf file, so i used those websites.
i also tried simply replacing antix xorg.conf file by puppy xorg.conf but not worked.
i have intel 845 graphics and zenith 775, 17 inch monitor.

Under Section"Monitor" there are the refresh rates, I would not mess with these too much.

Under Section"Screen" SubSection"Display" are the modes. Add you"mode"(resolution) as the first one on each line.

And you can post a file by adding a .txt to its name or by compressing it (zip or tar.gz, in PCManFM just right-click the file and choose 'compress').

You can also just copy/paste it since xorg.conf isn't that big.

Hi friend, i understand what to do.
now screen is ok. Thanks for helps.

Just saying, from my experience the simplest way to set the resolution in antiX is to choose it by hitting F3 in live-cd's GRUB menu. Then when it's installed it will carry that resolution over.
If we don't choose beforehand and it sets a smaller resolution then the only way to fix it is to edit xorg.conf and add the wanted modes.