Unfortunately there was nothing useful in the Xorg logs, although I
haven't come across EDID before so I'll look at that; thank you.
In the meantime I'll just switch to the other laptop. Might try and
compare the logs between the two.
Leo
On 27/10/13 17:59, James Courtier-Dutton wrote:
>
> On Oct 27, 2013 12:56 AM, "Leo" <linux@???
> <mailto:linux@fractal.me.uk>> wrote:
> >
> > I attached my laptop to the TV earlier and it all worked fine with
> the TV being correctly recognised and showing the same as the monitor.
> However subsequent attempts have my laptop picking the TV as being much
> bigger than it is (72" rather than 23") and the TV failing to display
> anything. Much finding and greping has so far revealed no changes in
> /etc and nothing useful in /var/log, or under udev directories. Can
> anyone offer any pointers on where I might find how it is picking up the
> monitor to see what might have changed?
> >
> >
> The most useful log file is /var/log/Xorg.0.log.
> This sounds like a monitor detection problem. Which type of cable are
> you using to the monitors?
> Look in the logs for EDID.
> Probably just post the whole Xorg.0.log here if it fits and someone will
> be able to help.
> The work around for EDID problems can be tricky to get working.
> James
>
>
>
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