Fwd: Aug 28 Install Fest - Help request on multi-monitor on …

Just a reminder, I'm looking for help on desktop extension to a 2nd
monitor on Saturday.

Gene

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From: Gene Holmerud <geneous@cox.net>
To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Subject: Aug 28 Install Fest - Help request on multi-monitor on my laptop
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:05:04 -0700

> I'm planning on being there, to help and ask for help.
>
> I've run into a problem with "TwinView", a Multiple monitor otion on
> XFree86Config using SuSE 9.1. I bought an HP Pavilion zd7168cl laptop
> that has nVidia GeForce FX Go5600 with, of course, an external VGA
> port. Right now, I only get a clone of the laptop display on the
> external CRT. I really want an extended desktop. [Of course, the dark
> side does it.] The nVidia website does talk about both TwinView and
> Xinerama. So far, I've only tried the TwinView because it has the
> advantage of one X-window spanning both devices.
>
> I have also posted on the SuSE-e list, but have received just pointers
> to docs that have helped. Here is one of my posts that gives more
> details:
> ______________________________________________________________________________________________
>
> I just installed 9.1 Pro on my new HP Pavilion after repartitioning,
> reverting to FAT32 and reinstalling XP. Connecting a second monitor to
> the VGA socket works either as a clone of the first display, or as an
> extended desktop (my desired mode), on XP but not SuSE. Using YOU got
> me up to date nVidia drivers, but only a clone display. Running
> `XFree86 -scanpci' shows one adapter, and SaX2 says only a single
> monitor is possible. If it can be done on the dark side, shouldn't it
> also work here?
>
> Details:
> Dual Boot, SUSE 9.1 Pro (very little server stuff) and W_XP
> Laptop: HP Pavilion zd7168cl
> Graphics Adapter: nVidia GForce FX Go5600
> Display (per HP): 17.0 inch WXGA+ WA TFT (1440x900), 6x9 aspect ratio
> Display (per XaS2): VESA 1280x1024 @ 60Hz, size 270 x 200mm
> Actual size 360mm wide x 230mm high
> ______________________________________________________________________________________________



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