Monitor's native resolution not avaible in XP (1440x900) 
August 17th, 2008, 09:26 AM
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| Monitor's native resolution not avaible in XP (1440x900)
I just got a Samsung LN-S1952W, but I can only select 800x600 or 1024x768. The computer is a Dell E1405 with a Intel 945GM Express graphics chipset. I've used both the drivers on Dells site, and those on Intel's site. I've tried through Display Properties->Settings; Intel's software and Powerstrip. I'm going to try again with powerstrip double checking that I have all the refresh rates set as per spec, but since the TV/Monitor isn't sending EDID info nothing is giving me it as a choice.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: The manual says 1440x900 H-Freq=70.635 V-Freq=74.984 Piel Clock=136.75 Polarity -/+. However no new resolutions are available after inputting into Powerstrip->Display Profiles->Configure->Advanced Timing Options->Custom Resolutions
Edit: I've also just used PS to write a custom monitor driver but can't manage to install it. When going Device Manager->Monitors->Default Plug and Play->Update Driver and specifying the location it just doesn't do it. Is the a place to copy the monitor's .inf driver file thing?
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August 17th, 2008, 10:42 AM
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What is the monitor refresh rate set at? If it is not set at 60 MHz set it to 60 then set your resolution.
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August 17th, 2008, 10:48 AM
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It shows 60. As a matter of fact there no other choices available. | |
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August 17th, 2008, 11:10 AM
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August 17th, 2008, 11:46 AM
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Is your video card capable of producing that output resolution? | |
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August 17th, 2008, 11:47 AM
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Thanks, that's a good find, but it didn't do anything. Turns out "This driver is not designed to address issues with Local Flat Panel displays or TV’s connected to the system." and I guess it's technically a TV(I wonder how it can tell the monitor has a TV tuner?). | |
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August 17th, 2008, 12:02 PM
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I check specifically if it can output 1440x900, but I've previously output 1280x720&768 on another screen. And on the built in screen(it's a laptop) it does 1440x900. | |
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August 17th, 2008, 12:12 PM
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What kind of cable are you using to connect your laptop to the monitor? I believe the type of connection is limiting your choices in resolutions.
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August 17th, 2008, 12:22 PM
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I'm using VGA which has previously allowed 1280x768/720 so I doubt it's that since those aren't showing up either.
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August 22nd, 2008, 10:48 PM
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