You can edit xorg using this command in the terminal.
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
editing xorg.conf
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Re: editing xorg.conf
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Re: editing xorg.conf
I am having the exact same issue with my ATI rage 128. I just installed mint Gloria and I am a very new to linux. Xorg.conf has the same output as posted above, and only can adjust display settings to 800x600.
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Re: editing xorg.conf
One of my machines has an ATI Rage 128 Ultra (16 MB) video card in it. I have set it manually as seen below:
These settings work for me, but you may have to add a few more options depending on exactly what hardware you have. I have used these exact settings with both a CRT and LCD monitor at 1024x768 with no further modification. Good luck.
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Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Driver "ati"
Option "AccelMethod" "XAA"
EndSection
Current hardware: a Dell OptiPlex 3010 desktop, a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop, and a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop.
Current OS: LMDE 3
Current OS: LMDE 3
Re: editing xorg.conf
After making those changes, still 800x600 max resolution. Checked the Xorg.0.log file and it appears that it was loading a "r128" that listed the rage 128 devices prior to my making any changes. I'm just going to live with it for now at 800x600 as it is just going to be a server box anyways.