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More info?)
The other option is to install it as a Plug and Play Monitor. This is
what I have done with my Dell monitor as the highest refresh rate does
not show with the monitor's drivers, but IS supported.
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Nathan McNulty
Jim Macklin wrote:
> It seems that they want only the options that you have
> displayed. You might try some older drivers that don't lock
> you out. They may have had problems with burnt out monitors
> and to avoid warranty problems/cost lock the system.
>
>
> "Paul Turner" <pturner@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
> news:41553411$0$15875$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com...
> | Hi,
> |
> |
> |
> | The monitor displayed is the exact model I have (iiyama
> vision master pro
> | 400)
> |
> | The little check box which allows me to display all modes
> is greyed out
> | along with all the writing.
> |
> | any ideas?
> |
> | "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote
> in message
> | news:uXHPPStoEHA.644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> | > Do you have a monitor.inf file for the monitor(s) you
> have
> | > tried, does the monitor show as "default" or by name?
> | > Did you install the motherboard drivers that came with
> the
> | > mobo?
> | >
> | > Have you tried the "show all modes" option in display
> | > properties/settings/advanced (or whatever) to over-ride
> the
> | > default protection?
> | >
> | > Legal warning to CMA, If you blow your monitor I am not
> | > responsible, use at your own risk.
> | >
> | > Does your Dad have great eyesight? Most older folks
> have
> | > trouble with small letters and such.
> | >
> | >
> | > --
> | > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
> | > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
> | >
> | >
> | > "Paul Turner" <pturner@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
> | > news:415521b7$0$8487$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com...
> | > | Hi All,
> | > |
> | > | I have just built my dad a pc with a Asrock k7s41gx
> mother
> | > board which has
> | > | onboard vga (SIS 741).
> | > | I have installed service packs 1 & 2, tried just about
> all
> | > monitor types I
> | > | can find and the latest display drivers.
> | > | Can anyone tell me why I cant get a resolution greater
> | > than XGA (1024x768)
> | > | without the OS using Virtual desktop?
> | > |
> | > | The screen is a 17" iiyama which used to run quite
> happily
> | > at 1280x1024 and
> | > | at a push 1600x1200 although things were a bit on the
> | > small side.
> | > |
> | > | Any help much appreciated.
> | > |
> | > |
> | > | Paul
> | > |
> | > |
> | >
> | >
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