New monitor driver install

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spl00g

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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?:rolleyes:
 
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.
 
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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.
 
tremmor said:
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.
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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.
 
Wide screen for me. two 24" wide requires a lot of work space. my table is 11 feet long to accommodate all external hardware installations. then that is not long enough now. just added another printer. its 40" wide for cad design.
its an hp designjet 110Plus.
 
Fatback said:
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.
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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/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=320-8299
 
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spl00g said:
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.
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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?
 
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.
 
spl00g said:
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.
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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.
 
ok, so I was unable to find some of the options you were saying I should try so I tried to reinstall CCC, in the process of uninstalling and rebooting my monitor magically reverted back to a previous video driver with 1920x 1080 resolution. So everything is working beautifully so thank you so much for all your help.
 
spl00g said:
ok, so I was unable to find some of the options you were saying I should try so I tried to reinstall CCC, in the process of uninstalling and rebooting my monitor magically reverted back to a previous video driver with 1920x 1080 resolution. So everything is working beautifully so thank you so much for all your help.
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Wonderful I'm glade it is working for you.

and Your very welcome
 
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