The term in the quotes, e.g., 1280x1024_60.00, is just a user defined name for the mode.įor more see: A list of Common Video Mode-Lines.Īn on-line modeline calculation tool is available at. The modelines obtained from the three results above, are: The EDID information is written to the file /var/log/Xorg.0.log (or /var/log/XFree86.0.log).Īs an example: Some of the EDID data for a Philips 170S 17" TFT.ĭPMS Capabilities : Standby Suspend Active Off On Linux the EDID modelines can be found by running the command:įrom the console. The modelines recorded in the EDID data, are those recommended by the manufacturer (and as such, usually give great results (although, occasionally, the manufacturer supplied data is incorrect)).ĮDID modelines are recorded for many different monitor/TV screen resolutions.ĮDID information includes manufacturer name, product type, phosphor or filter type, timings supported by the display, display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) pixel mapping data. EDID stands for "Extended Display Identification Data".ĮDID data are recorded in PROM (programmable read-only memory) or EEPROM (electrically erasable PROM) within the monitor/TV itself. Most modern monitors/TVs can be probed for EDID data concerning their capabilities and requirements. 1 EDID Modelines (Data from your Monitor).
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