Configuring X Window System using the xorg.conf file

Traditionally, the xorg.conf file is used to configure the X server. In Fedora, the X configuration is determined automatically each time X is started. As a result, no xorg.conf file is created. In most cases, this works well and there is no need to manually specify X configuration.

If you need to make manual changes to your X configuration for any reason, you will first need to create an xorg.conf file.

You can create a basic file using the X executable. It will contain sections and entries that you can edit to suit your needs. To create the file, enter this command as root:

Next, copy the file to the correct location:

Now you may edit the file according to your needs.

See the xorg.conf(5) man page for more information.