Questions tagged [xrandr]

`xrandr` is a configuration utility to the RandR X Window System extension. This utility is useful for screen configuration.

xrandr is a configuration utility to the RandR X Window System extension. This utility is useful for screen configuration.

For more information, please visit this website

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/xrandr

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Cannot join external monitor with laptop display

I have a problem with connecting an external monitor to my Debian laptop. Can you help me joining display of the laptop and the external monitor to use it both? What should be configured and checked? HDMI cable and external monitor tested and are…
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when I run xrandr on the same machine under ubuntu gnome desktop or i3 I get two different display lists - why?

I am running a system76 ubuntu laptop I am trying to get 2 external monitors to play nicely with this laptop When booting into the machine with no external monitors all is fine/ normal in all cases When booting into ubuntu gnome desktop the…
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Unable to change refresh rate using xrandr (xrandr: Configure crtc 0 failed)

Hello! I'm using a laptop with Arch Linux I have been trying to change the refresh rate from my laptop (144 Hz to 60 Hz) using: xrandr --output eDP-1 --mode 1920x1080 --rate 60 But when I run that, I get this: xrandr: Configure crtc 0 failed I have…
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Use audio over HDMI without displaying over it with xrandr

I have 2 monitors on my desk connected over display-port and I got a tv connected over hdmi. I am looking for a way to use audio over my hdmi-port without displaying on the tv. The thing is that my tv is connected to an amplifier which is connected…
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X11 (xorg) fails to set/change resolution (linux x86)

I'm trying to get a 10-inch touch display (native resolution: 1280x800) to switch to 1024x768, but everything I try is either ignored or results in an error. The display reportedly supports the resolution, though, xrandr --verbose reports (I'm using…
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Linux Mint 17.2 screen resolution

I am fresh new on linux and tring to connect on a TV http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-ln-s325d/specs/ using DVI. Problem: The screen resolution isn't good :( I've tried many things with the xrandr command, but in the end, the new mode just…
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QNAP QTS HD-Station (TS-251) setting Full Range RGB 0-255 with Xrandr

How do I configure my QNAP HD-Station to Full Range RGB 0-255? Running QTS 4.1.4
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how to auto run script after applying arandr setting?

i have this script that automatically change my display setting at home #!/bin/sh xrandr \ --output eDP1 --primary --mode 1920x1080 --rotate normal --pos 1836x0 \ --output DP1 --off \ --output DP2 --scale 1.35x1.35 --mode 1360x768 --pos 0x22…
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