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Windows XP won't allow 1280x1024 DVI LCD to display at native resolution
Hi, I have a Dell branded GeForce card w/ 64 MB RAM (it's listed as NV10). The spec sheets that I've seen all say that this card should support DVI output at up to 1600x1200. I have a new Formac Gallery LCD that is 1280x1024 native, but I can't get Windows XP to display at that resolution. I have the latest Nvidia Detonator drivers, and the GeForce applet under display settings even says that the max resolution of my monitor is 1280x1024, but it doesn't give me the option to switch to that resolution. It maxes out at 1024x768. The monitor is listed as "Plug and Play" monitor. I have tried changing the monitor driver under XP hardware to 1280x1024 digital display, but that doesn't work either. Is there any way for me to force Windows XP to display via DVI to 1280x1024. I know my GeForce is capable of displaying at > 1280x1024 using regular VGA connection (I had a massive 21" CRT that this LCD is supposed to replace). I also know that it's not a problem with the monitor, because it works fine on a G4 Mac. Does anyone know what's going on? Do I have the wrong specs? Is my card not actually capable of displaying DVI at 1280x1024? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi JerryKid5000,
You should have gotten a cd-rom with your monitor with the driver to support higher resolutions. If you didn't get one, just install the monitor not as plug-and-play, but as a 1280x1024 LCD display.
Greetings,
LucF
You should have gotten a cd-rom with your monitor with the driver to support higher resolutions. If you didn't get one, just install the monitor not as plug-and-play, but as a 1280x1024 LCD display.
Greetings,
LucF
As written above, "I have tried changing the monitor driver under XP hardware to 1280x1024 digital display, but that doesn't work either."
Hmm, sorry, missed that line...
But still, you should have gotten a driver cd-rom with that monitor.
But still, you should have gotten a driver cd-rom with that monitor.
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If it works, it's just a mere workaround, but have you tried to untick the "Don't display modes that the monitor doesn't support" checkbox in the "Monitor" tab in the "Refresh Rate" field? Depending on the driver, this might add some more resolution options. (Did this on a W2k machine with an older IBM 17" monitor; the card -- and the monitor -- were perfectly capable of a resolution of 1152*864, but the resolution setting went from 1024*768 straight to 1280*1024 if the box was ticked.)
To LucF: this monitor does not come with a CD. Nor are there any drivers listed on Formac's website for this display for Windows.
To oBdA: I've already tried unticking the "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" box. This does not allow me to go to 1280x1024. This only gives me five more non-standard options: 1024x1280, 1024x1600, 1080x1920, 1200x1600, and 1200x1900. These modes are not supported in hardware, but only in software (ie the monitor doesn't try to display these resolutions; the screen stays at 1024x768 but now scrolls when you mouse around to a virtual desktop size of 1024x1280, 1024x1600, etc).
To oBdA: I've already tried unticking the "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" box. This does not allow me to go to 1280x1024. This only gives me five more non-standard options: 1024x1280, 1024x1600, 1080x1920, 1200x1600, and 1200x1900. These modes are not supported in hardware, but only in software (ie the monitor doesn't try to display these resolutions; the screen stays at 1024x768 but now scrolls when you mouse around to a virtual desktop size of 1024x1280, 1024x1600, etc).
>>1024x1280
hmm, are you sure this isn't the other way around: 1280x1024? Have you tried this setting?
hmm, are you sure this isn't the other way around: 1280x1024? Have you tried this setting?
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Yes, I have tried it. No, it's not the right setting.
Hey JerryKid5000:
I was checking the formac website and you seem to have a gallery 1740. To receive support and software, you need to register your product first with serial number included. After that you can access its software page under the support option.
Hope this helps,
Virgilio
I was checking the formac website and you seem to have a gallery 1740. To receive support and software, you need to register your product first with serial number included. After that you can access its software page under the support option.
Hope this helps,
Virgilio
I have registered with and checked Formac's website. There are no software options (ie drivers) available for this monitor.
Does anyone know how to force Windows XP into a particular resolution? I've found a lot of tools for forcing refresh rates for supported resolutions, but nothing that lets you force a particular resolution to display.
Does anyone know how to force Windows XP into a particular resolution? I've found a lot of tools for forcing refresh rates for supported resolutions, but nothing that lets you force a particular resolution to display.
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Have you tried using Drivers from a different vendor? ie. ViewSonic? I do have E771 CRT that can display that resolution, can you check if you can get the driver under a different manufacturer?
I also read your "can't change to a digital flat panel" what happens exactly?
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I also read your "can't change to a digital flat panel" what happens exactly?
Hope this helps
To vmelendez:
I have tried using different LCD monitor drivers to no avail. I didn't say I couldn't change to digital flat panel. As written above: "I have tried changing the monitor driver under XP hardware to 1280x1024 digital display, but that doesn't work either." I used Microsoft's digital flat panel driver as well as some others, none of which worked.
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I have answered my own question by scouring Dell's forums. Apparently, there is an error with older DVI boards such as mine, which prevent proper display via DVI > 1024x768. The highest one can achieve in this situation is 1200x1920 (the monitor still just displays 1024x768 - the extra resolution is only virtual). Apparently, this error affects many Nvidia cards until the the DVI standard stabilized with GeForce 3 and later. The only real "solution" is to buy a new video card.
I have tried using different LCD monitor drivers to no avail. I didn't say I couldn't change to digital flat panel. As written above: "I have tried changing the monitor driver under XP hardware to 1280x1024 digital display, but that doesn't work either." I used Microsoft's digital flat panel driver as well as some others, none of which worked.
ATTN MODERATOR:
I have answered my own question by scouring Dell's forums. Apparently, there is an error with older DVI boards such as mine, which prevent proper display via DVI > 1024x768. The highest one can achieve in this situation is 1200x1920 (the monitor still just displays 1024x768 - the extra resolution is only virtual). Apparently, this error affects many Nvidia cards until the the DVI standard stabilized with GeForce 3 and later. The only real "solution" is to buy a new video card.
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LuNa Moonraker's solution works perfectly. Worked as soon as I uninstalled the other drivers, rebooted, installed the Gainward drivers, and rebooted again. It automatically went to the correct max resolution (1280 x 1024).
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Glad it worked for you JerryKid5000 :) Shame we miss out on any further improvements but it works fien for gaming and general use and the Formac 1740 is a very nice screen tohave working on a PC. I counld 'almost' think I am working on a mac ;) except that would be too easy...LOL Any other issues with Formac screens ( there is a known issue with usb ports on display drawing too much power except for Apple mouse and keyboard... Even my MS Intellimouse explorer would bring it down ;( feel free to contact me direct:
moonraker@planetluna.org
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Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.