[wplug] Nvidia on Ubuntu with dual monitors

Wed Apr 7 10:40:03 EDT 2010

Does the second monitor support that resolution?

My GUESS would be you would need to reduce monitor 0 to 1440x900 or the 
highest COMMON resolution between the two monitors.

I assume you are looking to clone the desktop?

On Wednesday 07 April 2010 10:10:18 am DK wrote:
> Hello Folks,
> 
> My desktop is running Ubuntu 9.10 64-bit and has installed a Nvidia
> Quadro FX 1400.  I am using the Nvidia proprietary driver, version
> 185.
> 
> Attached are two identical Planar PL1910MW LCDs via the DVI interfaces.
> 
> The primary monitor DFP-0 is reported as having a native and best fit
> resolution of 1680x1050.  The secondary monitor DFP-1 is reported as
> 1440x900.  Both LCDs are working using these settings.
> 
> I am trying to force the resolution of the secondary monitor to
> 1680x1050 to match that of the primary.  I have tried methods
> described on several forums, but nothing has yet worked.
> 
> Any ideas as how to get my secondary monitor to match the primary?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave
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