Can't disable second screen with new kernel and nvidia driver

[Sh4wn]

Hi guys,

After tonight's update with the new 3.5 kernel and updated akmod packages of the nvidia driver, I've got some problems.

I have this setup: A desktop monitor connected through DVI, and a TV connected with HDMI. At first, the system would boot with both screens enabled, while previously the TV was disabled (as it should be). When I tried to disable the TV with nvidia-settings, it goes well, and you get a confirmation dialog with a countdown to confirm these new settings.

But, when I click 'OK', it still reverts to its previous state: with the TV enabled. And by the way: 'Cancel' still does too.

So, I started nvidia-settings as root, same problem. But I could save the settings to Xorg.conf, without applying them with nvidia-settings. That's what I did, and now it actually boots with only the desktop monitor, so that's an improvement.

Unfortunalely, it's still not perfect, because when I enable my TV (to watch some TV series or something), it's not possible to disable it afterwards. It stays on. Fun fact: the wacom driver actually thinks it's off, because I can't move the pointer to the second screen.

Attached Xorg.0.log, I hope it contains anything useful. What's wrong here, and how can I fix this?

Thanks in advance.

[cryogenic666]

Just curious, have you tried using the integrated Gnome or KDE settings apps to do this? The new 304 driver supports XrandR and so I've personally been able to use the KDE "Display and Monitor' in System Settings to do what I need to do. You shouldn't have to use nvidia-settings anymore.

[Sh4wn]

Originally Posted by cryogenic666

Just curious, have you tried using the integrated Gnome or KDE settings apps to do this? The new 304 driver supports XrandR and so I've personally been able to use the KDE "Display and Monitor' in System Settings to do what I need to do. You shouldn't have to use nvidia-settings anymore.

Well, look at that. It works perfectly with GNOME displays program. Thanks!