[ltp] external monitor on t40

[Paul Kaplan]

I'll send some XF86Config files tomorrow when I get to my other machine, which 
is a similar setup.

In the mean time, I suggest you check out two threads called Dual-Head 
RithtOf/LeftOf (not my spelling!) and T40p, K.Weidners Multihead approach, 
which appeared in Nov '03 and Jan '04, respectively on this list.

I have run mandrake 9.2 (2.4.22) and 10.0 (2.6.3) (X4.3) on both a T40 
(237375U) and can toggle between internal, external and both monitors using 
Fn+F7 using the default XF86Config-4 set up by Mandrake's automated X config 
utility as long as I make sure to add a modeline to support the external 
monitors resolution (1280x1024).

What is your external monitor and res?

Paul

On Monday 10 May 2004 10:34 am, Erik Velldal wrote:
> hi!
>
> i was hoping someone might help me out getting a workable set-up for
> using an external monitor with my t40 running RHEL 3. for the moment
> this is the roundabout way i'm doing things: i got one XF86Config file
> that works fine with my external HP L1925, and another one tuned to the
> t40's LCD. to switch between the two i have to copy the configuration i
> want to XF86Config and restart X (btw, i use gdm).
>
> does anyone have any advice on how to do this in a more sane manner,
> -i.e not restarting X every time I want to change monitor? btw, the
> Fn-F7 toggling doesn't work now either, -both screens are always on.
>
> thanks,
> cheers :)
>
> -erik