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== aticonfig ==<br />
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Since version 8.18.6 the fglrx driver includes the '''aticonfig''' tool which simplifies ''xorg.conf'' editing. Here are some useful commands this tool offers (for a complete list see [http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/aticonfighelp ''aticonfig --help'']).<br />
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=== Changes taking effect on startup ===<br />
''Changes will change the config file!''<br />
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;Initial setup (creates device section using fglrx):<br />
:<pre>sudo aticonfig --initial</pre><br />
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;Enable Video acceleration (Xv Overlay):<br />
:<pre>sudo aticonfig --overlay-type=Xv</pre><br />
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;Force fglrx to use kernel's AGP driver instead of own implementation (only use when internal agpgart doesn't work):<br />
:<pre>sudo aticonfig --internal-agp=off</pre><br />
*Note: Newer fglrx driver versions do not include an internal AGPGART so the kernel agpgart is used no matter what.<br />
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;Use extended desktop with two monitors (dual-head and big desktop):<br />
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Assuming you successfully completed the 'Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide' with two monitors connected:<br />
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:<pre>sudo aticonfig --initial=dual-head --screen-layout=right</pre><br />
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This command will generate a dual head configuration file with the second screen located to the right of the first screen.<br />
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:<pre>sudo aticonfig --dtop=horizontal --overlay-on=1</pre><br />
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This command will set up big desktop to horizontal and set overlay on the secondary display.<br />
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:<pre>sudo aticonfig --set-pcs-val=MCIL,DigitalHDTVDefaultUnderscan,0</pre><br />
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This command will disable underscan and saves the option until next driver update. Needed to remove black borders on some LCD displays by default.<br />
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=== Changes taking effect immediately ===<br />
''Changes will not change the config file.''<br />
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;Print information about power states. <br />
:<pre>aticonfig --list-powerstates</pre><br />
Or, for us lazy folk, the shorter version is ''aticonfig --lsp''<br />
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;Set a power state to the lowest (battery friendly):<br />
:<pre>aticonfig --set-powerstate=1</pre><br />
*Note: check out available power states using ''aticonfig --list-powerstates'' <br />
*Note: this option does not work when an external monitor is connected <br />
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;Print information about connected and enabled monitors:<br />
:<pre>aticonfig --query-monitor</pre><br />
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;Examples how to enable two monitors on the fly:<br />
* Assume you have two monitors already setup correctly ([http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=301941 Dual monitor support] at Ubuntuforums)<br />
* This example enable laptop internal monitor (lvds) and external monitor (crt1)<br />
:<pre>aticonfig --enable-monitor=lvds,crt1 --effective=now</pre><br />
*Note: ''aticonfig --enable-monitor=STRING,STRING'' where STRING can be one of the following set, separated by commas: none,crt1,crt2,lvds,tv,tmds1,tmds2,auto. <br />
Only 2 displays can be enabled at the same time. Any displays that are not on the list will be disabled.<br />
*Note: check out connected and enabled monitors using ''aticonfig --query-monitor'' <br />
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;Turn off the second monitor on the fly and start to use only laptop internal monitor (lvds)<br />
:<pre>aticonfig --enable-monitor=lvds --effective=now</pre><br />
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;Swap monitors on the fly when using big desktop mode<br />
* Assume you have two monitors already setup correctly ([http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=301941 Dual monitor support] at Ubuntuforums)<br />
:<pre>aticonfig --swap-monitor --effective=now</pre><br />
* Note: This only works for big desktop setup. This will swap the contents on the two monitors.<br />
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=== Troubleshooting ===<br />
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Still not working? Go to the [[Troubleshooting]] page.<br />
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== Graphical Configuration ==<br />
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When instaling the propietary Ati linux driver, it also can install the Ati Catalyst Control Center. With this tool you can configure easily Ati's driver.<br />
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