resolution problems with GeForce fx5200

[FoxxConn]

I've only been using ubuntu for a few days, so feel free to talk down to me.

I've installed jaunty 9.04 and i've been quite impressed so far. The issue i'm having right now is, i have a GeForce fx5200 graphics card and whenever i install the drivers from Nvidia my resolution drops to 640x480, with my only other option being 320x240.

without installing any driver i'm still only able to get up to 800x600, which is a little better, but still unable to run any 3d games (including games designed for Linux such as OpenArena.)
any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, even if it seems painfully obvious.

[HappyFeet]

With the nvidia driver installed, do:

gksudo nvidia-settings

to change settings.

[FoxxConn]

that just brings the display config for the Nvidia device... it still won't let me choose a resolution higher than 640x480.

[FoxxConn]

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[samisomy]

I got same problem !!

did you got the solution for it ??????

the details for my problem is :


i installed ubuntu 9.0.4 and it installed the driver software for all cards automaticly,
but I got a problem which is the desktop resolution is very low and the graphics looks badly.
even i makes comperhensive update to the system the problem still same.

i went to see the hardware i found it installed correctly which is

Nvidia geforce fx 5500
version 173


but am using WEGASONIC LCD monitor 21 Inch

i entered the display option from the menu preferences it tells that the monitor is unknown !!!!


how to install this monitor to solve the problem please ??????

[5000500]

I do have the same problem on geforce fx5200, plz if any one can help me, i don't want to go back to windows

[samisomy]

I do have the same problem on geforce fx5200, plz if any one can help me, i don't want to go back to windows

seems to be that we are obligated to go back there !!!!!!!