Thanks to all who responded-
It was a simple driver problem.
d/l'd a new driver from http://www.probo.com/timr/savage40.html
the correct package is xf43sav-27t.tgz
Installed it into /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/drivers
Then changed the settings in Applications > System Settings > Display to
Settings:
Resolution 1400x1050 Color Depth Millions
Hardware:
Monitor Type LCD Panel 1400x1050 Video Card: S3 ProSavage PM133
Now, it's on to the Belkin wireless card
;)
Cheers,
Will Starck