NXArmada Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) I have a Compaq Presario V4000 runing 10.4.8 Perfectly, except for Intel Wireless Card and I only have one Screen Resolution 1024x768 when the Monitors native is 1280x800 Which i would like to use. How can i get it working correctly. Edited January 26, 2007 by NXArmada Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) Open Terminal. Then enter the following code: sudo nano /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.boot.plist Enter your password when prompted. The file com.apple.boot.plist will open in nano, which is a UNIX text editor running in Terminal. Between the flags '<dict> and </dict>, enter two new lines: <key>Graphics Mode</key> <string>1200x800x32</string> Hit Control-X to exit nano; when it asks to save, hit Y, Enter. Then reboot your computer. If done correctly, it will force the screen resolution to 1200x800 with 32-bit color. This is the easiest way to force a certain display resolution on boot when you can't select it in System Preferences. Edited January 26, 2007 by ErBiC Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-285666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXArmada Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) I did that changed and rebooted. All is still the same. [EDIT]Correction i did make the change. I made a wallpaper image comparing the 2 sizes and set it to center on the desktop options and it looks good fits the 1280x800 like i wanted. Thanks for the help man. Edited January 26, 2007 by NXArmada Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-285674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I try. Another way to see if it worked is to go to the Displays prefpane in System Preferences. It should show only one resolution, the one you forced in the plist. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-286022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXArmada Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 it doesn't, it still shows 1024x768 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-286420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Are you running VESA drivers? If you are you can't do widescreen, you need to install drivers for your videocard. I'm not sure what you have though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-286435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXArmada Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) I booted linux and heres my Graphics specs. Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller Looks like i am mission all the Intel Graphic files in System/Library/Extensions This one in paticular and i can't seem to find where I can download it. ApplleIntelI915.kext Edited January 28, 2007 by NXArmada Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-287048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 When you install OSX86, if you click the customize button, I recall being a "common drivers" tab that you click. I think I recall seeing a 915 driver there. I believe there is a kext explorer but I don't recall the name. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-287320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXArmada Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 If i re-ran the installer will i loose anything that i have already done like APPS, Music, and Photos or is there a way i can install just the Drivers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-287339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftfahrer Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 great, thnaks, screen resolution chance works fine here at 1280x1024. Thanks alot! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-287888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXArmada Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Okay i got my displays to work correctly. I inserted the DVD and found the drive .pkg file and installed it and reset all the permissions now i have Native scren resolution of 1280x800 as well as Core and Quartz support. Thanks for the help. Specs: Intel GMA 900: Chipset Model: GMA 900 Type: Display Bus: Built-In VRAM (Total): 64 MB of shared system memory Vendor: Intel (0x8086) Device ID: 0x2592 Revision ID: 0x0004 Displays: Display: Resolution: 1280 x 800 Depth: 32-bit Color Built-In: Yes Core Image: Supported Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported Display: Status: No display connected Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-288191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobitch Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 are there programs to change the resolution for a X300 to? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-313496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
overloade Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Open Terminal. Then enter the following code: sudo nano /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.boot.plist Enter your password when prompted. The file com.apple.boot.plist will open in nano, which is a UNIX text editor running in Terminal. Between the flags '<dict> and </dict>, enter two new lines: <key>Graphics Mode</key> <string>1200x800x32</string> Hit Control-X to exit nano; when it asks to save, hit Y, Enter. Then reboot your computer. If done correctly, it will force the screen resolution to 1200x800 with 32-bit color. This is the easiest way to force a certain display resolution on boot when you can't select it in System Preferences. This really works, I can use it with a better native resolution and now I can wait for the 8600GTS driver. Thanks man. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-558074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_joze Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hello, I also have a laptop, compaq presario v4000, did I say you could exact version of OSX 10.4.8 you used? Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-634356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dognose Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Open Terminal. Then enter the following code: sudo nano /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.boot.plist Enter your password when prompted. The file com.apple.boot.plist will open in nano, which is a UNIX text editor running in Terminal. Between the flags '<dict> and </dict>, enter two new lines: <key>Graphics Mode</key> <string>1200x800x32</string> Hit Control-X to exit nano; when it asks to save, hit Y, Enter. Then reboot your computer. If done correctly, it will force the screen resolution to 1200x800 with 32-bit color. This is the easiest way to force a certain display resolution on boot when you can't select it in System Preferences. hmmm, tried exactly this, but wont work neither for Geforce 7400 Go no for Intel GMA 945... In a other topic i readet, that i have to add 1280x800x32@60 .... but this ends in a permanent rebooting circle... btw: With the intel system hangs up with a panic screen, nvidia is booting@ 1024x768... i just want u have my native resolution Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-636765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman088 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hello, does this work only on Tiger or somebody was successful on Leopard too? I'm still stuck with 1024x768 in ToH's Leo and I would love to get my native 1280x800! Thanks for ANY answers! P.S.: I have ATi x1600 Pro, QE / CI are working, but no res. change & mouse tearings :-( Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-715695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_joze Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 hello, I tried to install the intelgma900.pakg, but after restart I started, I was in the blue screen, you've done something so you can start normally. thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40004-laptop-screen-resolution/#findComment-740699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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