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Old 08-29-2009, 09:05 AM   #1
JAnton
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Compaq 6720s monitor out doesnt work


Hi, everyone!
I have Compaq 6720s and SLackware 12 installed on it. But monitor (rgb) out doesnt work at all, I cant plug a monitor to the computer. Does anyone know how to make it work and if its possible to enable dual monitor feature on this linux system?
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Old 08-30-2009, 06:30 PM   #2
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Has the "monitor out port" ever worked? Was it since you installed a new OS?

If a hardware issue is the laptop still under any warranty?

If software, are there any errors in the logs?
 
Old 08-31-2009, 04:54 AM   #3
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Often, if you plug in and turn on the monitor, then restart X with <CTRL><ALT><BACKSPACE>, the monitor will be detected and used.
 
  


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