UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Hello,

I'm a new user. Just loaded Red Hat 7.1. Unfortunely I set my monitor settings too low. The resolution is horrible. Could someone please tell me how to change my display settings?

Thank you

Hi TAT,

There are two basic programs for adjusting the settings
for your X windows:

My favorite is the text based -
xf86config

or use -
Xconfigurator

Normally try using the defaults in xf86config, usually its
just a matter of experimenting to see what looks best
with your monitor and video card.

Instead of starting your X windows each time to check
your results. You can test your settings with the
command:

Xtest

If you have your system configured to automatically load
X windows when you boot so you can't see what to do -
then reboot and press Ctrl-X several times to get a text
screen.

Here are a few key commands that may help:

Screen is haywire and you want to exit X windows -
ctrl-alt-backspace

Changed login consoles and you want X to redisplay -
ctrl-alt-F7

Enjoy!

Thanks for the help jaws!