Cant set resolution.. Really it is that easy ?

redfirebrooks

Hello, I tried to install the latest rpi4 image. It looked promising but I can't select a proper resolution (full hd tv). I tried to change it into raspi config but after reboot I have a black screen... Why things are so complicated ?

dankcushions

@redfirebrooks what resolution are you trying to set? please fill out https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first and be sure to include your /boot/config.txt (you can access via an SD card reader, or SFTP).

redfirebrooks

Hello
i tried 1080 50hz and 60hz, and black screen after reboot
thanks for your help but i will try another system to see if it will more simple

redfirebrooks

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redfirebrooks

Lost 2 hours of my time for nothing... This is not working.

# For more options and information see
# http://rpf.io/configtxt
# Some settings may impact device functionality. See link above for details

# uncomment if you get no picture on HDMI for a default "safe" mode
#hdmi_safe=1

# uncomment this if your display has a black border of unused pixels visible
# and your display can output without overscan
#disable_overscan=1

# uncomment the following to adjust overscan. Use positive numbers if console
# goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border
#overscan_left=16
#overscan_right=16
#overscan_top=16
#overscan_bottom=16

# uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus
# overscan.
#framebuffer_width=1280
#framebuffer_height=720

# uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output
hdmi_force_hotplug=1

# uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=82

# uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in
# DMT (computer monitor) modes
#hdmi_drive=2

# uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or
# no display
#config_hdmi_boost=4

# uncomment for composite PAL
#sdtv_mode=2

#uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
#arm_freq=800

# Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces
#dtparam=i2c_arm=on
#dtparam=i2s=on
#dtparam=spi=on

# Uncomment this to enable infrared communication.
#dtoverlay=gpio-ir,gpio_pin=17
#dtoverlay=gpio-ir-tx,gpio_pin=18

# Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README

# Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)
dtparam=audio=on

[pi4]
# Enable DRM VC4 V3D driver on top of the dispmanx display stack
dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
max_framebuffers=2

[all]
#dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
overscan_scale=1

gamesfan

@redfirebrooks
I struggled as well, turns out the "fix" was to use the other HDMI output on the PI.

Maybe that will work for you too.

redfirebrooks

@gamesfan thank, iti is better, I do not have anymore a black screen after choosing the mode 31 for my full hd tv... but still have black borders

i'd like to find a working out of box retrogaming system !

gamesfan

@redfirebrooks Did you alter the overscan setting in the config? That fixes the boarders.
Remove the #

dankcushions

@redfirebrooks please show a screenshot of the borders - different borders mean different things. however if they're present in emulationstation also, it's likely https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Overscan/

Clyde

@redfirebrooks said in Cant set resolution.. Really it is that easy ?:

i'd like to find a working out of box retrogaming system !

Well, RetroPie isn't meant to be one in every case and aspect. It's an community-driven, freely given DIY project.

That said, RP works ootb in many if not most cases. But if you happen to be one of the unlucky exceptions, you'll have to either put some time and effort into it, or move on to another system in the hope that that one won't have the same problems with your setup.

You're free to choose whatever suits your needs best, but complaining about it in every of your posts in this thread so far distracts you and everyone else who are willing to invest their spare time for your problems from actually working on a solution.