Cant change screen resolution to 1280x720

[crhatigan]

Im trying to change my screen resolution on 9.04 from 1024x768 to 1280x720 but there isnt a higher resolution when i go to the display screen and i tried changing it through terminal using xrandr -s 1280x720 command and it says not available. Any solutions?

[ajgreeny]

You could try manually editing your xorg.conf file after backing it up, of course.

sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorgbak.conf
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Now add your own required resolution figures in this pattern, with the refresh rates as well, if you know them.

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
HorizSync 30-80
VertRefresh 50-75
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Modes "1280x720"
EndSubSection
EndSectionThis all assumes that your display screen and video card are capable of providing that resolution, of course.