To correctly transfer xrandr settings to xorg.conf, you will need to create a custom xorg.conf file that includes the desired settings. Here are the steps to do this:
1. **Generate a Template xorg.conf File**:
If you don't already have an xorg.conf file, you can generate a template using the following command:
```bash
sudo Xorg :1 -configure
```
This command runs a new X server (numbered 1) and generates a sample xorg.conf file in the current directory. You may need to adjust the display number depending on your system.
2. **Edit the xorg.conf File**:
Open the generated xorg.conf file with a text editor. For example:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
```
3. **Add xrandr Settings**:
In the `Screen` or `Monitor` section of the xorg.conf file, you can add your desired xrandr settings. For example:
```plaintext
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
Option "PreferredMode" "1920x1080"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Modes "1920x1080"
EndSubSection
EndSection
```
Replace `"1920x1080"` and other settings with your desired resolution and configuration.
4. **Test the Configuration**:
After editing the xorg.conf file, you should test the configuration to make sure it works as expected. To test it, you can run the X server with the custom configuration:
```bash
startx -- -config /etc/X11/xorg.conf
```
This command will start the X server with your custom xorg.conf file. If everything is working as expected, you can proceed to the next step.
5. **Make the Configuration Permanent**:
Once you've verified that the xorg.conf configuration works, you can make it permanent by copying the xorg.conf file to the appropriate location:
```bash
sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/xorg.conf
```
This ensures that the custom configuration is loaded at system startup.
6. **Reboot or Restart X Server**:
To apply the permanent configuration, you may need to reboot your system or restart the X server:
```bash
sudo systemctl restart display-manager
```
Replace `display-manager` with your actual display manager, which could be `lightdm`, `gdm`, `sddm`, or another, depending on your Linux distribution.
By following these steps, you can transfer xrandr settings to your xorg.conf file and make them permanent. However, please exercise caution when editing system configuration files, as incorrect settings can potentially cause display issues.