Re: SC420 and Vesa driver in FC3

From: Edward Croft (ecroft_at_OPENRATINGS.com)
Date: 01/28/05

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    Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 07:55:39 -0500
    
    

    On Thu, 2005-01-27 at 18:50 -0800, Matt Florido wrote:
    > Encountered my first minor problem with the installation of FC3. I
    > can't seem to obtain a higher resolution than 1024x768.
    >
    > FC3 is using the generic Vesa driver. I've attempted to change monitor
    > settings, but nothing will take. From what I've read, the Vesa is an
    > acceptable driver. Is there something I should attempt?
    >
    > --
    > Regards,
    > Matt
    >
    I have installed FC3 on the Dells. One thing you have to remember to do
    is to go into the BIOS and change the video memory from 1m to 8m. That
    seems to do it.

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