[TriLUG] HTPC 1280x720 modline help

[Michael Tharp]

Cory K. wrote:
> I have a HTPC Im trying to move from windows. I dualboot XP and
> Ubuntu-Edgy. In windows I run it at 1280x720 at 60hz. In linux I cant get
> it to move from 1280x768 at 60hz.
>
> Im running a nVidia 6800 in it.
>
> So I need help with creating the correct xorg modline. Ive seen examples
> but they confuse the hell out of me.
>
> If I could get this sorted it would be the 2nd to last issue to solve to
> get 1 more PC in my home to linux only. The other issue being getting
> AC3 sound out of my SPDIF correctly.
>
> -Cory
>   
Have you tried not supplying a mode line, and letting DDC pick it up? My 
laptop's panel won't accept modelines, I have to let the mode be 
autodetected.