Configuring The Video Mode - NEC N8800-162F User Manual

3-20 Linux Setup and Operation

Configuring the video mode

This section describes how to configure the video mode for this device.
1. Open /etc/X11/xorg.conf as a root user by using an editor.
IMPORTANT:
xorg.conf is a very important file for the X server system. It is recommended to create a
backup because corrupting xorg.conf can result in failure to start up the X server in the
worst case scenario. When you make a backup, use a different file name for the backup
since the file name /etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup is used by the system.
2. Modify the following configuration in xorg.conf.
<Mdify the resolution>
Enter the value you want to configure in (1)'s ModeLine in the (2)'s Modes line.
<Changing the numbers of colors>
Change the value indicated by (3) to the number of colors you want (8bpp, 16bpp or 24bpp).
If you have chosen 24bpp, delete # at the top of the line indicated by (4). (If you have chosen
8bpp or 16bpp, make sure the line starts with #. If there is no #, enter it.)
3. If the X server is started, shut down the server by entering 'init 3' in a command line.
4. The mode is switched to the console mode (CUI), and then, start up the X server by entering 'init
5' in a command line.
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)