For the record this is quoted from a ubuntu/xbmc-guide: http://forum.xbmc.org/archive/index.php/t-86581.html http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=114368 When you use Intel graphics the driver is already installed with ubuntu, but it seems not to support more than 720p at first, but this will fix it: I tested this on Ubuntu 11.10 For auto refresh rate to work, we need custom modlines defined in xorg.conf. The reason for this is that the available refresh rates don't get properly enumerated, despite that raw EDID data gets read properly. See bug report: https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=32512 To create a proper xorg.conf, you have to check which output is used on your motherboard. To do this run: xrandr -q When Xorg is running and check which port is plugged. Eg. HDMI1 or HDMI2 (in my case). The other task is to get modelines to your TV. Or just use mine. They suit for a normal 1080p full HD LCD or Plasma. Now create the xorg.conf: sudo nano /etc/X11/xo...