Can't change default resolution

[jeckel]

Hi all.
How do I change the default screen resolution?

The native res. on my screen is 1400x1050 and that wasn't available from the screen size menu after installing PC-BSD - highest res. was 1280x1024. So I added 1400x1050 to my XF86config file and that let me pick that resolution from the menu. Problem is that after every reboot/log out, the resolution reverts back to 1280x1024 and I have to change the resolution manually from the menu. How do I set 1400x1050 as default?

[Charles]

Go to K Menu > Settings > Peripherals > Display and check:

Apply settings on KDE startup

[jeckel]

Go to K Menu > Settings > Peripherals > Display and check:

Apply settings on KDE startup

That line was already checked, but "Allow tray application change startup settings" was not. I checked that one and now I boot with 1400x1050 as default.

Thanks.

[dario29]

try add to your config horiz and vertical parameters of your monitor

[wrx]

I might have a solution for this.

Make sure the desired resolution in XF86Config file is the only one listed.

Normally you have like "800x600" "1024x768" "1400x1050" etc

Make sure the line listing the resolution has only

"1400x1050" and nothing else also if there is a dot next to 1400x1050 MAKE SURE you remove it otherwise X will fail to start!

I've tried this before, it works on my PC X starts automatically at 1400x1050 this way.