VirtualBox Linux black screen when display resolution set to 2560x1600
I am new to VirtualBox. I am running Linux (Debian 64-bit) on it.
My host machine is a MacBook 2018 with a Retina display (2560 × 1600).
I start the VM and the default display resolution is 800 × 600.
I tried to change the resolution inside Linux.
Everything goes well.
I switch to 1920 × 1440 and any other resolution under it.
However, when I tried to set it to 2560 × 1600, it gets a black screen.
I am wondering how am I suppose to change the resolution to 2560 × 1600.
Can anyone please help?
linux virtualbox debian display resolution
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I am new to VirtualBox. I am running Linux (Debian 64-bit) on it.
My host machine is a MacBook 2018 with a Retina display (2560 × 1600).
I start the VM and the default display resolution is 800 × 600.
I tried to change the resolution inside Linux.
Everything goes well.
I switch to 1920 × 1440 and any other resolution under it.
However, when I tried to set it to 2560 × 1600, it gets a black screen.
I am wondering how am I suppose to change the resolution to 2560 × 1600.
Can anyone please help?
linux virtualbox debian display resolution
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28
add a comment |
I am new to VirtualBox. I am running Linux (Debian 64-bit) on it.
My host machine is a MacBook 2018 with a Retina display (2560 × 1600).
I start the VM and the default display resolution is 800 × 600.
I tried to change the resolution inside Linux.
Everything goes well.
I switch to 1920 × 1440 and any other resolution under it.
However, when I tried to set it to 2560 × 1600, it gets a black screen.
I am wondering how am I suppose to change the resolution to 2560 × 1600.
Can anyone please help?
linux virtualbox debian display resolution
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
I am new to VirtualBox. I am running Linux (Debian 64-bit) on it.
My host machine is a MacBook 2018 with a Retina display (2560 × 1600).
I start the VM and the default display resolution is 800 × 600.
I tried to change the resolution inside Linux.
Everything goes well.
I switch to 1920 × 1440 and any other resolution under it.
However, when I tried to set it to 2560 × 1600, it gets a black screen.
I am wondering how am I suppose to change the resolution to 2560 × 1600.
Can anyone please help?
linux virtualbox debian display resolution
linux virtualbox debian display resolution
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
edited Jan 25 at 2:49
Scott
15.9k113990
15.9k113990
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
asked Jan 24 at 22:03
MajorMajor
1
1
If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28
add a comment |
If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28
If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28
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If you're using Virtualbox 6 or greater then change the display settings vga or svga or other options.
– Biswapriyo
Jan 25 at 4:55
I am not sure where can I change the setting. I only find the graphics controller, which has choices of "None", "VMSVGA", "VBoxSVGA", "VBoxVGA"
– Major
Jan 26 at 17:22
I tried all the options. The default is VMSVGA, which I am having the problem with. If I choose. the "None", then start the machine, it is totally black. The VBoxSVGA does not have a display resolution choice of 2560 × 1600. The VBoxVGA has the choice of 2560 × 1600. However, when choosing it, the screen froze. By the way, I have installed the guest addition.
– Major
Jan 27 at 0:28