Changing Console Mode Resolution
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Changing Console Mode Resolution
Postby Mario F. » 27. Jul 2010, 15:40
Host: Windows 7
Guest: Ubuntu 10.04
VBox: 3.2.6 PUEL
Guest Additions: Installed
Hello all,
I'm trying to change the resolution of the console mode of this Ubuntu VM. I'm trying to do that by setting GRUB_GFXMODE in /etc/default/grub. Changes are having no effect. However, I don't have the VESA BIOS extension installed. Grub tells me this much when I run vbeprobe. Meanwhile, dmesg confirms(?) no VESA module is ever loaded and insmod vbe returns "can't read 'vbe': No such file or directory".
Ideally I'd like to set it to a non standard mode supported by that monitor (a WXGA operating at 16:9 with 1366 × 768 pixels). But I can understand if this mode isn't supported. But setting at least a 1024x 768 mode would be much appreciated.
What am I doing wrong or missing?
Mario F.
Posts: 5
Joined: 27. Jul 2010, 15:26
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: PUEL
Guest OSses: Linux
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Re: Changing Console Mode Resolution
Postby Sasquatch » 27. Jul 2010, 20:38
When you boot, hold down the shift key and you will get the Grub2 menu. Now edit the line that mentions the kernel. At the end, add 'vga=794' without the quotes and boot it using Ctrl+x I believe (it's on the screen which key will boot the system). When that works, you need to change /etc/default/grub to include that added line as a default value (it should already have 'quiet splash'). Run 'sudo update-grub' after the change, reboot and check if it works.
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Changing Console Mode Resolution
Postby Mario F. » 27. Jul 2010, 15:40
Host: Windows 7
Guest: Ubuntu 10.04
VBox: 3.2.6 PUEL
Guest Additions: Installed
Hello all,
I'm trying to change the resolution of the console mode of this Ubuntu VM. I'm trying to do that by setting GRUB_GFXMODE in /etc/default/grub. Changes are having no effect. However, I don't have the VESA BIOS extension installed. Grub tells me this much when I run vbeprobe. Meanwhile, dmesg confirms(?) no VESA module is ever loaded and insmod vbe returns "can't read 'vbe': No such file or directory".
Ideally I'd like to set it to a non standard mode supported by that monitor (a WXGA operating at 16:9 with 1366 × 768 pixels). But I can understand if this mode isn't supported. But setting at least a 1024x 768 mode would be much appreciated.
What am I doing wrong or missing?
Mario F.
Posts: 5
Joined: 27. Jul 2010, 15:26
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: PUEL
Guest OSses: Linux
Top
Re: Changing Console Mode Resolution
Postby Sasquatch » 27. Jul 2010, 20:38
When you boot, hold down the shift key and you will get the Grub2 menu. Now edit the line that mentions the kernel. At the end, add 'vga=794' without the quotes and boot it using Ctrl+x I believe (it's on the screen which key will boot the system). When that works, you need to change /etc/default/grub to include that added line as a default value (it should already have 'quiet splash'). Run 'sudo update-grub' after the change, reboot and check if it works.
This answer could've been found by a simple query in a search engine.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Fol
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