It really is best to separate out different questions from one topic.
This allows users that search the forum looking for specific solutions to find them more easily.
Which command did you run?
Was it similar to:
xrandr --addmode HDMI1 1200x1000_60.00
Had you previously created the new mode?
cvt 2560 1440 144
Add the modeline you got from above.
It may look like:
@Aravisian Sorry about throwing a couple different questions into this post here, but I wanted to sum this up in 1 post since it pertains to transitioning from Windows to Linux.
You asked which command I ran in the terminal- as I stated it earlier, it was the xrandr command; just that. I also hadn't created a new mode yet cause I didn't know it was needed nor do I know how to do it. [Remember- I'm somewhat of a newb here, but that doesn't mean I can't be a quick learner. ] As for question #3, I can personally guarantee you that I'm connected to my monitor via DisplayPort.
But yeah, if you have to E.LI.5 on some things here, I won't mind. Just remember that I DO know Linux is quite different from Windows & things in general have to done differently. I appreciate you guys for bearing with me on this & for being patient & helpful. <3
It's no problem at all. But I would like to separate the issues out, so that you and other forum members can keep the different issues organized and easy to follow.
Great - let's try the same steps above. You can ensure the right Device ID with just the terminal command xrandr. You should see DP0 or DP1.
Then run
cvt 2560 1440 144
Grab the modeline.
Run xrandr --newmode followed by the pasted in modeline. Just like the example above is formatted, but with your modeline instead: xrandr --newmode "2560x1440_144.00" 146.25 1680 1784 1960 2240 1050 1053 1059 1089 -hsync +vsync
Add the mode:
Is nomodeset enabled? (Are you booting in Safe Graphics?)
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Arrow key down to this line GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash nomodeset"
Remove nomodeset (If present) GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash nomodeset"
Tap ctrl+x to exit the editor, the y key to say yes to save and the enter key to save as current configuration.
Then you must run
sudo update-grub
Once done, reboot and test.
IF the nomodeset parameter is not present... please say so.
Nano is an editor for use in terminal.
Calling for SuperUser Privileges, sudo, you can run nano in Root: sudo nano then specify the file to edit:
sudo nano /etc/modules
Arrow key to the bottom.
Copy the following here:
nvidia
nvidia-drm
nvidia-modeset
And at the bottom of the file in the terminal, tap ctrl+shift+v to paste, or right click and choose paste from the menu.
Once done, tap ctrl+x to exit, then the y key at the prompt to save, then the enter key to save the current configuration.
The terminal will revert to normal.
Now run
sudo update-initramfs -u
This should activate the necessary modules for Nvidia Graphics.
OK. I just did it. It may be possible I did it wrong or made a mistake earlier, but I'm honestly not sure. Do I need to reboot again for this to take effect?