From: Andrew <andy.allen at virgin.net> > I've just installed CentOS 5.3 on my desktop and need to change the > installed display setting from 1280x1024 to 1024x768 (more suitable for > my monitor). When I try this on the Display Settings tab, I get the > message: > "Display settings changed > You need to log out and restart the X server for the changes to take > effect. > Configuration was written to /etc/X11/xorg.conf, original configuration > saved as /etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup." > Trouble is, I don't know how to restart the X server apart from > rebooting the computer, but that has no effect and the display settings > remain unchanged! Any help appreciated, Checked the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file...? Maybe you could try to add: Section "Screen" ... SubSection "Display" Modes "1024x768" EndSubSection EndSection JD