Changing resolution in Ubuntu Server 12.04
I'm new to Linux. I've tried a lot of different ways, but all effort failed - usually because they pertain to Ubuntu desktop, rather than server, and because they rely on packages being present which aren't, or a graphical interface.
I'm running 12.04 - fresh install in a VM
I've tried editing /etc/default/grub followed by update-grub and reboot - this either achieves nothing, or results in a failure to reboot.
I try to run vbeinfo and it says unknown command.
How can I increase the size of the console window?
I've tried using xrandr which required a package install of x11-server-utils, but after installation all I got when I typed xrandr was Can't open display
Some people have said about "grub menu"... what is it? If I type grub, it tells me to install a package. I do so, and type grub and I get the grub console. Is this helpful?
12.04 server display-resolution
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I'm new to Linux. I've tried a lot of different ways, but all effort failed - usually because they pertain to Ubuntu desktop, rather than server, and because they rely on packages being present which aren't, or a graphical interface.
I'm running 12.04 - fresh install in a VM
I've tried editing /etc/default/grub followed by update-grub and reboot - this either achieves nothing, or results in a failure to reboot.
I try to run vbeinfo and it says unknown command.
How can I increase the size of the console window?
I've tried using xrandr which required a package install of x11-server-utils, but after installation all I got when I typed xrandr was Can't open display
Some people have said about "grub menu"... what is it? If I type grub, it tells me to install a package. I do so, and type grub and I get the grub console. Is this helpful?
12.04 server display-resolution
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
add a comment |
I'm new to Linux. I've tried a lot of different ways, but all effort failed - usually because they pertain to Ubuntu desktop, rather than server, and because they rely on packages being present which aren't, or a graphical interface.
I'm running 12.04 - fresh install in a VM
I've tried editing /etc/default/grub followed by update-grub and reboot - this either achieves nothing, or results in a failure to reboot.
I try to run vbeinfo and it says unknown command.
How can I increase the size of the console window?
I've tried using xrandr which required a package install of x11-server-utils, but after installation all I got when I typed xrandr was Can't open display
Some people have said about "grub menu"... what is it? If I type grub, it tells me to install a package. I do so, and type grub and I get the grub console. Is this helpful?
12.04 server display-resolution
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
I'm new to Linux. I've tried a lot of different ways, but all effort failed - usually because they pertain to Ubuntu desktop, rather than server, and because they rely on packages being present which aren't, or a graphical interface.
I'm running 12.04 - fresh install in a VM
I've tried editing /etc/default/grub followed by update-grub and reboot - this either achieves nothing, or results in a failure to reboot.
I try to run vbeinfo and it says unknown command.
How can I increase the size of the console window?
I've tried using xrandr which required a package install of x11-server-utils, but after installation all I got when I typed xrandr was Can't open display
Some people have said about "grub menu"... what is it? If I type grub, it tells me to install a package. I do so, and type grub and I get the grub console. Is this helpful?
12.04 server display-resolution
12.04 server display-resolution
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
edited May 14 '17 at 15:56
Abhishek
617
617
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
asked Sep 19 '13 at 13:45
user194276user194276
1114
1114
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You can add kernel parameter vga=792 (depends on your monitor) in /etc/default/grub
VGA Resolution Codes for GRUB & Lilo
--- Depth --
Colors bits 640x480 800×600 1024×768 1152×864 1280×1024 1600×1200
256 8 vga=769 vga=771 vga=773 vga=353 vga=775 vga=796
32000 ? vga=784 vga=787 vga=790 vga= ? vga=793 vga= ?
65000 16 vga=785 vga=788 vga=791 vga=355 vga=794 vga=798
16.7M 24 vga=786 vga=789 vga=792 vga=795 vga=799
answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
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Try running
sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup
You will be able to choose from a variety of fonts and font sizes for the console.
answered Jun 18 '16 at 2:56
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You can add kernel parameter vga=792 (depends on your monitor) in /etc/default/grub
VGA Resolution Codes for GRUB & Lilo
--- Depth --
Colors bits 640x480 800×600 1024×768 1152×864 1280×1024 1600×1200
256 8 vga=769 vga=771 vga=773 vga=353 vga=775 vga=796
32000 ? vga=784 vga=787 vga=790 vga= ? vga=793 vga= ?
65000 16 vga=785 vga=788 vga=791 vga=355 vga=794 vga=798
16.7M 24 vga=786 vga=789 vga=792 vga=795 vga=799
answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
JorenJoren
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You can add kernel parameter vga=792 (depends on your monitor) in /etc/default/grub
VGA Resolution Codes for GRUB & Lilo
--- Depth --
Colors bits 640x480 800×600 1024×768 1152×864 1280×1024 1600×1200
256 8 vga=769 vga=771 vga=773 vga=353 vga=775 vga=796
32000 ? vga=784 vga=787 vga=790 vga= ? vga=793 vga= ?
65000 16 vga=785 vga=788 vga=791 vga=355 vga=794 vga=798
16.7M 24 vga=786 vga=789 vga=792 vga=795 vga=799
answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
JorenJoren
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You can add kernel parameter vga=792 (depends on your monitor) in /etc/default/grub
VGA Resolution Codes for GRUB & Lilo
--- Depth --
Colors bits 640x480 800×600 1024×768 1152×864 1280×1024 1600×1200
256 8 vga=769 vga=771 vga=773 vga=353 vga=775 vga=796
32000 ? vga=784 vga=787 vga=790 vga= ? vga=793 vga= ?
65000 16 vga=785 vga=788 vga=791 vga=355 vga=794 vga=798
16.7M 24 vga=786 vga=789 vga=792 vga=795 vga=799
answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
JorenJoren
3,53663151
You can add kernel parameter vga=792 (depends on your monitor) in /etc/default/grub
VGA Resolution Codes for GRUB & Lilo
--- Depth --
Colors bits 640x480 800×600 1024×768 1152×864 1280×1024 1600×1200
256 8 vga=769 vga=771 vga=773 vga=353 vga=775 vga=796
32000 ? vga=784 vga=787 vga=790 vga= ? vga=793 vga= ?
65000 16 vga=785 vga=788 vga=791 vga=355 vga=794 vga=798
16.7M 24 vga=786 vga=789 vga=792 vga=795 vga=799
answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
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answered Sep 19 '13 at 14:21
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Try running
sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup
You will be able to choose from a variety of fonts and font sizes for the console.
answered Jun 18 '16 at 2:56
Nick WeinbergNick Weinberg
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Try running
sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup
You will be able to choose from a variety of fonts and font sizes for the console.
answered Jun 18 '16 at 2:56
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Try running
sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup
You will be able to choose from a variety of fonts and font sizes for the console.
answered Jun 18 '16 at 2:56
Nick WeinbergNick Weinberg
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Try running
sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup
You will be able to choose from a variety of fonts and font sizes for the console.
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