Ubuntu 14.04 Unknown Display

Question

I have installed Ubuntu 14.04 in my machine(with Gigabyte motherboard), having an Acer 19" Monitor. Unfortunately its resolution not working properly. See the image.

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This is my xrandr -q output.

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But when I take system settings for adjusting display it shows unknown display and only two resolutions available on the drop down as given in the picture.

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Please let me know if you need any input from my side.

Thanks in advance.

Please help me to correct the display resolution as I am a beginner to Linux and Ubuntu. This is my last 30 lines of /var/log/Xorg.0.log

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The result of running sudo lspci | grep VGA is as follow.

00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller (rev 09)

I think it's a problem with your graphics driver, not monitor. What's your video card model? — user300458, Sep 30 '14 at 04:34
I don't have any graphics card installed on my system. Is there anything else you required from my side ? like any terminal command output ? — Uvais Ibrahim, Sep 30 '14 at 04:49
What kernel version are you using? this comment makes me ask — Grizly, Sep 30 '14 at 07:23
@UvaisIbrahim I do have the same issue. Did you get a perfect solution?? — Anoop Sankar, Mar 17 '20 at 17:15

ininn · Answer 1 · 2015-04-01T07:43:04.110

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I found this on the Arch Distro BBS maybe it can help: Intel HD Graphics 4600 driver works as Intel Xeon E3-1200

You might try installing the Intel-microcode package as well. You are most likely utilizing the Intel Processor's GPU, without knowing what model Mother Board you have.

edited Apr 01 '15 at 07:43

answered Apr 01 '15 at 07:25

ininn

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sudo apt-get install intel-microcode && sudo reboot helped me. – norbitwise Jun 24 '15 at 22:40

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 16 '17 at 17:52

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This might help someone.

Try a better VGA cable.

A poor quality VGA cable often causes this kind of problem. I've recently stumbled upon this strange problem and couldn't able to find a reasonable cause for this issue in Ubuntu (In 16.04.2 for me).

Cable type which worked for me : HOTRON E246588 AWM style 20276 VW-1 80°C 30V

answered Aug 16 '17 at 17:52

Vikas Swami

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Thank you for this response. I ran into this problem. I was in the settings for 20 minutes and entered a few things in the command line. I began to think I needed a new monitor. Then I read this and found the connection to the VGA extension cable was just barely hanging on. Plugged it in properly and "bingo!" problem solved. Thank You! – OnePuttMike Jan 26 '19 at 07:53
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@OnePuttMike I am glad it helped you. – Vikas Swami Jan 28 '19 at 16:53

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 30 '14 at 04:03

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Have you tried updating and upgrading your system sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade?

Also try going to Software and Updates -> Additional Drivers and changing the display driver.

answered Sep 30 '14 at 04:03

Yes. I have already ran sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade. But didn't help. Also there is no any software updates for this time. – Uvais Ibrahim Sep 30 '14 at 04:11
What dies Additional Drivers show? – Sep 30 '14 at 04:12
It says No additional drivers available. – Uvais Ibrahim Sep 30 '14 at 06:37
Does your login screen look the same way? – Sep 30 '14 at 14:17
Yes. Login screen also looks the same way. – Uvais Ibrahim Oct 01 '14 at 02:56
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Did you chose the option to install updates upon installation? – Oct 01 '14 at 13:44

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Sep 30 '14 at 05:28

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just going to Software and Updates then additional drivers and change the driver by chose the most recent and stable one.

answered Sep 30 '14 at 05:28

hermest

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On Software and Updates, in additional drivers tab, it says No additional drivers available. – Uvais Ibrahim Sep 30 '14 at 06:39

score 0 · Answer 5 · edited Mar 01 '15 at 04:18

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Try this solution.

Use sudo apt-get install nvidia-331 nvidia-settings nvidia-prime and then reboot. You can use application named nvidia x server to configure the display.

edited Mar 01 '15 at 04:18

Flyk

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answered Mar 01 '15 at 03:01

leaf

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