10.04 with Intel Sandy Bridge Integrated Graphics (max 800x600) - how to change it

[margus21]

hi,

almost getting mad already with the screen resolution.
I have tried the examples here, but unable to set normal resolution.

how i can set 1680x1050 resolution?

margus@ubuntu:~$ lspci | grep VGA
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Sandy Bridge Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)

margus@ubuntu:~$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 640 x 480, current 800 x 600, maximum 800 x 600
default connected 800x600+0+0 0mm x 0mm
800x600 61.0*
640x480 60.0

I tried to add 1024x768 and 1680x1050, but didn't worked at all.

with thanks!
margus

[margus21]

one more question, how do I know (can check) if the driver is installed correct one?
I found: http://intellinuxgraphics.org/2011Q1.html
do I have to follow it ?

I'm having that board: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/db-DQ67SW/DQ67SW-overview.htm

thanks

[margus21]

hmm, what I'm missing or doing wrong here?

margus@ubuntu:~$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 640 x 480, current 800 x 600, maximum 800 x 600
default connected 800x600+0+0 0mm x 0mm
800x600 61.0*
640x480 60.0

margus@ubuntu:~$ cvt 1280 1024
# 1280x1024 59.89 Hz (CVT 1.31M4) hsync: 63.67 kHz; pclk: 109.00 MHz
Modeline "1280x1024_60.00" 109.00 1280 1368 1496 1712 1024 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync

margus@ubuntu:~$ xrandr --newmode "1280x1024_60.00" 109.00 1280 1368 1496 1712 1024 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync

margus@ubuntu:~$ xrandr --addmode default 1280x1024_60.00

margus@ubuntu:~$ xrandr --output default --mode 1280x1024_60.00
xrandr: Configure crtc 0 failed

[@Dilli]

We're facing similar problems with a H67 motherboard. You could try to install a new intel driver from: https://launchpad.net/~glasen/+archive/intel-driver

The complete resolutions are shown with this driver, but our machine is jumping back to the login screen when we're trying to change them.

[vivek456]

almost getting mad already with the screen resolution.
I have tried the examples here, but unable to set normal resolution.

how i can set 1680x1050 resolution?

I think your X is using Vesa driver instead of intel driver. That's the max you can get with the Vesa driver. Only with the intel driver you can hope of getting the native resolution.

I too have the same graphics card and I am unable to get the intel drivers working on it.

I compiled the latest intel drivers from git and still no luck. I am getting 'No devices detected' message.

I hope the support would be added sure. I will have to just need to keep trying the git often. :)

[Temüjin]

Try xorg-edgers PPA for a completely updated video stack (just updating driver doesn't work because you need kernel/DRM pieces too).

[vivek456]

I agree. The first step is to get KMS working.

@margus21, I have created a bug report, can you please visit the link below and add your comments.

https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=37029

Thanks

[then_dude]

anybody succes with this ?

thanks

[mosaic2s]

same issue here.
waiting for the kernel update to include this for last 2 months.

[realzippy]

Install newer kernel and you are done.
Why waiting?
Which kernel do you use in the moment?

[mosaic2s]

I use 2.6.32.33 - 10.04 ubuntu - updated till last one hour.

Getting resolution of 1024 x 1280 but need 1600 x 900 or something similar.

[realzippy]

https://sites.google.com/site/lightrush/random-1/howtoinstalllinuxkernel2638onubuntu1004lucidfromub untu1104nattytheeasyway

[BicyclerBoy]

The ubuntu kernel devs ppa (lucid section) has a natty-backport-kernel package.

Don't know the impact this will have on the xorg-edgers intel driver (lucid).

[realzippy]

The ubuntu kernel devs ppa (lucid section) has a natty-backport-kernel package.

Don't know the impact this will have on the xorg-edgers intel driver (lucid).

if you mean ppa:kernel-ppa (https://launchpad.net/~kernel-ppa/+archive/ppa), they are down.Had to download & install manually.

[BicyclerBoy]

The launchpad ppa is up but it looks like the packages are gone..or does this mean building in progress ?

The last kernel build for lucid 2.6.38-8.42 was in April.
https://launchpad.net/~kernel-ppa/+archive/ppa/+build/2403768

The UbuntuUpdates kernel backports have been removed/deleted.
http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/ppa/kernel-ppa?dist=lucid

Must be the beginning of the end for 10.04.

[realzippy]

So,if anyone still is interested in intel/sandybridge for 10.04.use glasen's patched intel drivers:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:glasen/intel-driver
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kernel-ppa/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install linux-image-generic-lts-backport-natty linux-headers-generic-lts-backport-natty
reboot

source glasen's blog (http://www.glasen-hardt.de/?page_id=712)(german)
All credits go to Stefan Glasenhardt.
..he enjoys getting postcards from all around the world btw.

[....]

Install newer kernel and you are done.
That should fix resolution/modesetting issues, but isn't a newer mesa (than the one found in Lucid repo) required for 3D accel/Compiz? I'm also thinking that a newer libva wold be required to get all of the video accel goodness of Sandy Bridge.

Really, Sandy Bridge owners should run at least 11.04. 11.10 is better if user likes Unity/Gnome Shell or non-GNOME DE. Even then, using xorg-edgers is necessary to get the most out of the GPU.

[realzippy]

That should fix resolution/modesetting issues, but isn't a newer mesa (than the one found in Lucid repo) required for 3D accel/Compiz? I'm also thinking that a newer libva wold be required to get all of the video accel goodness of Sandy Bridge.
Yes,thats why I added post #16
..this is exactly what glasen's ppa is made for.
mesa,libdrm,intel-driver all patched for 10.04 :P


Really, Sandy Bridge owners should run at least 11.04. 11.10 is better if user likes Unity/Gnome Shell or non-GNOME DE.
Where is the difference for the intel GPU performance when running backported drivers ,mesa, aso and the latest kernel ?


Even then, using xorg-edgers is necessary to get the most out of the GPU.
...why?
Please explain,like to learn...

[....]

IDK, I'm not a fan of backporting. I'd rather just build from source.

[Helios747]

I'm currently doing the same thing, the solution in realzippy's post works for me. Found it on a blog though. :P

I'm currently trying to upgrade mesa to 7.11 (Sandybridge improvements) here:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1840081

If somebody can help me there use their help to upgrade! It's worth it!

[mosaic2s]

Did what realzippy posted in #16. works perfect.
network and display issues resolved.

thanks.

[cris_1986]

hy,
i have an intel motherboard dh67bl with Chipset Intel H67 Express.
I have a 24" monitor full hd 1920*1080.
I have installed ubuntu 10.04 64bit and i have tested the #16 solution.
Now i have a max resolution 1360*768, is better than before but still not 1980*1080

Can you help me?

[realzippy]

Hi cris,
I suggest to post in your existing thread,ok?

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1843675

Please show again the output from

xrandr -q

[cris_1986]

ok the post

xrandr -q

is here http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1843675
thanks

[Drevious]

This worked great for me on my HDTV with integrated intel graphics card:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-change-display-resolution-settings-using-xrandr.html

[josekym]

So,if anyone still is interested in intel/sandybridge for 10.04.use glasen's patched intel drivers:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:glasen/intel-driver
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kernel-ppa/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install linux-image-generic-lts-backport-natty linux-headers-generic-lts-backport-natty
reboot

source glasen's blog (http://www.glasen-hardt.de/?page_id=712)(german)
All credits go to Stefan Glasenhardt.
..he enjoys getting postcards from all around the world btw.

This solution worked for me too... Thanks!

Ubuntu 10.04.3 LTS on Asus P8H61M-LE Integrated Graphics @1366x768.

[ipadm]

So,if anyone still is interested in intel/sandybridge for 10.04.use glasen's patched intel drivers:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:glasen/intel-driver
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kernel-ppa/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install linux-image-generic-lts-backport-natty linux-headers-generic-lts-backport-nattyreboot

source glasen's blog (http://www.glasen-hardt.de/?page_id=712)(german)
All credits go to Stefan Glasenhardt.
..he enjoys getting postcards from all around the world btw.

Thanks a lot! It works for Compaq Presario CQ57-383SR laptop with Ubuntu 10.04!

[yskwoh]

Thanks a lot! It works for Compaq Presario CQ57-383SR laptop with Ubuntu 10.04!

Thanks for your good work. It works with my GigaByte Motherboard GA-H61M-S2V-B3 with Intel G620 CPU chip running Ubuntu 10.04

[pbj1000]

I just upgraded my mobo to an Intel DH67CL (10.04/2.6.32 wouldn't boot on my old ASUS). I decided to stay with a supported kernel and use a Radeon HD4350 given by a co-worker. The BIOS allows you to disable the on-board Sandy Bridge if there is an external card present. Works great.

[Yetisaurus Akjas]

Solution not working for a laptop with the following output of the lspci :

00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Device 0104 (rev 09)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Sandy Bridge Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation Cougar Point HECI Controller #1 (rev 04)
00:1a.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation Cougar Point USB Enhanced Host Controller #2 (rev 05)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation Cougar Point High Definition Audio Controller (rev 05)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1 (rev b5)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 2 (rev b5)
00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation Cougar Point USB Enhanced Host Controller #1 (rev 05)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation Device 1c49 (rev 05)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation Cougar Point 6 port SATA AHCI Controller (rev 05)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation Cougar Point SMBus Controller (rev 05)
01:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet (rev c1)
02:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)

Any ideas ? :lolflag:

[mosaic2s]

create a new thread instead of posting in a SOLVED thread.

Better to install 12.04 LTS - it will take care of the new hardware. If you do not like UNITY, then you could try XUBUNTU or LINUX MINT.