Abstract
This set of tools allows you to configure your graphical display. With it you will be able to change your video card, your resolution and your monitor. It can be useful if you happen to change one of your graphical components after the initial installation.
XFdrake contains 3 main configuration fields as well as a Test and Options field. Let's look at the interface.
The first three fields allow you to change certain aspects of the graphical configuration:
Graphic Card. The button displays the name of the graphic card currently configured. If you wish to change it, just click on it. Depending on your card, different servers may be available, with or without 3D acceleration. You may need to try different ones until you get the best result.
Monitor. Click on this button if you wish to change your current monitor. A window will pop up listing many monitor models. Choose the appropriate one. If you do not find your monitor, choose one with parameters corresponding to your own monitor from the Generic entry
Resolution. Clicking on this button will launch this tool (Figure 2.4, “Changing your Screen's Resolution”). It enables you to change the pixel resolution (800x600, 1024x768, etc.) and the color depth. Simply choose the one you wish to use. The monitor in the window displays what the desktop will look like with the chosen configuration. If it looks good, click on the OK button.
Then, there are three more buttons:
Test. Click on this button to verify that your modifications actually work. It is highly recommended you do test it, because if it does not work, it will be harder later to recover a working graphical environment. If the test fails, or if you are not satisfied with the proposed settings, choose XFdrake's main menu.
during the test, and you will be returned toOptions. You can start the graphical server at boot time or not. Answer if you prefer to have a text login at boot time. Selecting will launch the graphical login manager at boot time.
Quit. If you have modified your graphical display in some way, the current configuration will be displayed and XFdrake will ask you whether you want to keep your changes or not. This is your last chance to go back to the old configuration. If all seems OK, click on . If you wish to restore old parameters, click on .
The changes will be activated after you quit and restart your graphical environment.