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redss   08-15-2007 at 11:13:05 PM

Even after updating to the latest graphics driver for my Dell Lattitude laptop, I am unable to set the resolution to a widescreen resolution for use with my widescreen monitor.

Is there any hope of getting a widescreen resolution using something like a "powerstrip" utility that I've heard about?

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skittle   08-15-2007 at 11:30:48 PM
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you need to install the drivers from the dell website.

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redss   08-15-2007 at 11:35:36 PM
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I did install the latest graphics driver from the dell website. Still no widescreen resolutions. This laptop is from 2002. Do I have a chance in getting this to work in widescreen resolution with my monitor?

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Nitro350Z   08-15-2007 at 11:48:49 PM
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what dell laptop is it, and what graphic chip does it use? There might be an option for enable widescreen resolutions in the drivers control center.

HTH

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utaka95   08-15-2007 at 11:50:23 PM
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Did you uncheck the "hide modes this monitor can't display" box on the laptop's monitor screen? That could be preventing the rez's you want.

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CompTIA_Rep   08-16-2007 at 12:47:33 AM
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in cases like these, you need to install the monitor drivers *ya I know who does this right?

Within the monitor drivers are information containing (custom) resolutions that will be available to you.

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redss   08-17-2007 at 08:48:24 PM
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Ok I tried installing the monitor driver (right clicked the .inf file and selected "install" ) and that didn't add any widescreen resolutions

Its a dell lattitude C610, with the latest graphics driver from dell, and the device manager says Mobility Radeon, by ATI technologies, driver date 2/24/2004

Ideas?

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redss   08-21-2007 at 12:41:40 AM
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update: I ran powerstrip and indeed it added the extra resolutions, very simple solution!

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