No xorg.conf file in Ubuntu 9.1?

**SNYP40A1** · November 29th, 2009

I don't see an xorg.conf file in Ubuntu 9.10. Was it moved someplace else?

Code:

ubuntubox@compy:/etc/X11$ ls
app-defaults             fonts    xinit       Xsession          XvMCConfig
cursors                  rgb.txt  xkb         Xsession.d        Xwrapper.config
default-display-manager  X        Xresources  Xsession.options

I want to add some configuration options for my video card. Do I just create a new xorg.conf file and place it in the directory above? Does it need to be linked in someplace?

**livigagl** · November 29th, 2009

As far as I know you can use a previous xorg.conf (if you have one for that pc that works well) or create a new simple one similar to this:

Code:

Section "Screen"
    Identifier    "Default Screen"
    DefaultDepth    24
EndSection

Section "Module"
    Load    "dri"
    Load    "GLcore"
EndSection

Section "Device"
    Identifier    "Default Device"
    Driver    "vesa"
EndSection

Obviously you should change the driver using the right one for your video card (e.g. intel, radeon, nv, etc...) and you might also want to add other sections like:

Code:

Section "Monitor"
    HorizSync       30.0 - 85.0
    VertRefresh     55.0 - 75.0
    Identifier     "Monitor"
    Option         "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
    Option         "DAMAGE" "Enable"
    Option         "Composite" "Enable"
    Option         "RENDER" "Enable"
EndSection

Do not use my HorizSync and VertRefresh values if you're not sure that they are correct for your monitor!

Depending on what you need (e.g. improve 3D performance), you can find many samples on internet.

**SNYP40A1** · November 30th, 2009

Thanks, I'll try it.

**kritostar** · December 3rd, 2009

Hi! I've installed kubuntu 9.10 and have the same problem, no xorg.conf file. Did it work to make the file in /etc/X11 ???

**Braveheart1980** · December 13th, 2009

Originally Posted by kritostar

Hi! I've installed kubuntu 9.10 and have the same problem, no xorg.conf file. Did it work to make the file in /etc/X11 ???

Same here!

**igorek93** · December 14th, 2009

Please help!
I need to change the color depth in 9.10 server.
I understand that there is no xorg.conf.
Can any1 tell me where and how i can change the color depth?
I'm new to unix so please make it step by step.
Also i can bearly see the console so if you please write the all the commands.
Thank you!