New monitor driver install

spl00g · 10-16-2009, 04:24 PM

I just got a new dell monitor. I do not have a cd drive and so I am unable to install the drivers from the included manufacturers cd. Therefore I downloaded the appropriate drivers from dell and tried installing them. I pick between analog digital and hdmi driver.

For some reason once I install the driver the screen flashes with a message saying resolution unsupported please change resolution to 1920 x 1080 x 60hz, and then the monitor resets to 1600x1200 resolution and it will not let me raise the resolution above what it is at (1600x1200). Video card drivers are up to date anyone have a clue?

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 04:38 PM

Will it let you change the resolution at all? What program are you using to change the resolution? What is the model of the monitor? You can not go any higher the 1600x1200 that is the max for most monitor. If that is the recommended res for yours then that's what it should be left at.

tremmor · 10-16-2009, 04:50 PM

im running 24" dual monitors. 1900 by 1200.

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tremmor

im running 24" dual monitors. 1900 by 1200.

Forgot about those monitors how much did you pay for those about $300 each?

tremmor · 10-16-2009, 05:36 PM

i payed $500 ea. it was a good deal. ♦
Samsung Synmaster 24BW. I checked
on the net and still running about $650.
I would think you could get them now for
maybe $400. did not check for best price.

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tremmor

i payed $500 ea. it was a good deal. ♦
Samsung Synmaster 24BW. I checked
on the net and still running about $650.
I would think you could get them now for
maybe $400. did not check for best price.

I don't see spending that much on a monitor. I could build a new computer with that money. I will never pay more then $150 for a monitor.

spl00g · 10-16-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatback

Will it let you change the resolution at all? What program are you using to change the resolution? What is the model of the monitor? You can not go any higher the 1600x1200 that is the max for most monitor. If that is the recommended res for yours then that's what it should be left at.

Yes I am able to change the resolution from 640x 480 to 1600x1200, My monitor is 23" widescreen and is suppose to support 1920x 1080, thus why every time I install the driver it flashes that my resolution should be changed to such. I am adjusting the resolution from right clicking desktop and resolution from windows 7.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=320-8299

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spl00g

Yes I am able to change the resolution from 640x 480 to 1600x1200, My monitor is 23" widescreen and is suppose to support 1920x 1080, thus why every time I install the driver it flashes that my resolution should be changed to such. I am adjusting the resolution from riht clicking desktop and resolution from windows 7.

So it will only let you choose either 640x480 or 1600x1200? What kind of graphic card do you have? Do you have Nvidia Control panel or ATI Catalyst control center installed? If so have you tried using one of them to change the resolution?

spl00g · 10-16-2009, 08:09 PM

I have just a 4350 ati 1 gig. CCC is installed however I did not think to try adjusting through there. When I get off work I will give that a try any other ideas if that doesn't work? 640x480 all the way up to 1600x1200 not just the two options.

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spl00g

I have just a 4350 ati 1 gig. CCC is installed however I did not think to try adjusting through there. When I get off work I will give that a try any other ideas if that doesn't work? 640x480 all the way up to 1600x1200 not just the two options.

Ok when you get home try this.

1. Open CCC
2. Go to Desktop properties
3. Under Desktop Area see if it will let you select your resolution
4. If it doesn't click force> desktop area> see if it has your resolution.

If that doesn't work got to display options and make sure that Force TV detect and Force Component Video detection is unchecked then try again.

Let me know how that goes.

10-16-2009, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
spl00g Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	New monitor driver install I just got a new dell monitor. I do not have a cd drive and so I am unable to install the drivers from the included manufacturers cd. Therefore I downloaded the appropriate drivers from dell and tried installing them. I pick between analog digital and hdmi driver. For some reason once I install the driver the screen flashes with a message saying resolution unsupported please change resolution to 1920 x 1080 x 60hz, and then the monitor resets to 1600x1200 resolution and it will not let me raise the resolution above what it is at (1600x1200). Video card drivers are up to date anyone have a clue?

10-16-2009, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,536	Will it let you change the resolution at all? What program are you using to change the resolution? What is the model of the monitor? You can not go any higher the 1600x1200 that is the max for most monitor. If that is the recommended res for yours then that's what it should be left at. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition Last edited by Fatback; 10-16-2009 at 04:55 PM.

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10-16-2009, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
tremmor Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,820	im running 24" dual monitors. 1900 by 1200.

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tremmor Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,820	i payed $500 ea. it was a good deal. ♦ Samsung Synmaster 24BW. I checked on the net and still running about $650. I would think you could get them now for maybe $400. did not check for best price.

10-16-2009, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
spl00g Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	I have just a 4350 ati 1 gig. CCC is installed however I did not think to try adjusting through there. When I get off work I will give that a try any other ideas if that doesn't work? 640x480 all the way up to 1600x1200 not just the two options.