Resolution problem on Samsung T220

[hurricaneice]

I cannot set my Samsung T220 (22") LCD monitor to 1680x1050. It only goes to 1440x900. I have the latest drivers for everything on my computer. Ive checked with driver agent, by going to manufacturer websites, and my using windows. The monitor does have a native of 1680x1050. My computer is pretty high end, here is what I have:

intel core 2 duo E8400 3.0 Ghz
EVGA 8800 GT 512 MB
4 GB RAM
Asus P5n-d motherboard
T220 Samsung LCD display
Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit

btw my graphics card can go way higher than this.

 

[hurricaneice]

No one ?

 

[badge]

Sounds like user error. Try and reinstall the proper driver then set the resolution by using the Display Settings, not the driver software control panel.

 

[hurricaneice]

Tried this and downloaded correct driver from Samsung. Im pretty good with computers and this is just the weirdest thing I have ever seen.

 

[LunaticWolf]

I own a Samsung 225BW, and I have never had any problem like that. Are you using Analog or Digital?

 

[hurricaneice]

Digital. Downloaded the digital drivers and only goes up to 1440x900. This is ridiculous and no one knows. Nothing on internet about this. Must be a compatibility issue with my computer.....

 

[JacquesChirac]

I am having the same problem! I even tried to customly change the default resolution settings. This is really pissing me off....

 

[chef_jd]

You need the latest drivers from nvidia not from samsung. he resolution is set in the operating system. Use the display settings or the nvidia panel.

 

[hurricaneice]

I do have the latest video card drivers and it still does not work.

 

[badge]

Try reinstalling the Nvidia driver. There is a new version released about a week ago at Nvidia.com, version 178. I believe, try that latest driver. There is a known problem with the 8800 Nvida series and 'overscan', but I'm not sure how it applies to your setup or situation. I had the same problem with my 8800GTS and a 40" Samsung 1080i using an HDMI cable. I had to install a 9600GT. The overscan problem was resolved with the 9XXX Nvida series.

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=90768

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=58483&st=0#

 

[badge]

This is the latest Nvidia driver for the 8800 series using Vista 64. I would try downloading and installing this driver. Once the driver is installed, open the Nvidia control panel and go through the menus and try to adjust the destop resoltion specifically from the panel if need be.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_178.13_whql.html

 

[hurricaneice]

Ive uninstalled and reinstalled them countless times.

 

[badge]

If you have a different video card besides the 8800GT, install it and see if the problem is there.

 

[Junun]

I just bought a T220 myself and i'm running into the same problem :/ The computer thinks it's native resolution is 1440x960. I've installed the latests NVIDIA drivers as well as the T220 digital drivers off samsung's website.

I'm running Vista Ult x64, geforce 8800gt.

 

[Junun]

Hmm, i think the problem is that vista x64 thinks the monitor is a Samsung t190 which has a native resolution of 1440x960. Samsung needs to release vista x64 drivers. Even when i install the ones off their site it will show up, but if i let windows update the drivers it puts it back to the t190.

This sucks, i like the monitor but i'm going to end up returning it if i cant get it working properly.

 

[ChelOis]

I think this has nothing to do with Vista drivers. The problem seems to be that the proper resolution (1680x1050) must be set before the monitor stops displaying the initial "The optimal resolution for this monitor is 1680x1050 60Hz" message.

I am running into the same problem because I connected my T220 with the DVI cable and couldn't set Windows resolution before the initial message dissapears forever.

Afterwards, I connected the same video card but using the VGA cable and an adaptor to the analog input. This time the message reappears so I switched off my monitor while system boots to give me time, then I switched it on again when Windows completed the booting process and changed the resolution to 1680x1050. This time the monitor locked in the proper native resolution.

The bad news are things remain the same in DVI. Now I have a 1680x1050 analog monitor or a 1440x900 digital one.

I have a XFX 7600GT and I'm using Windows XP SP3 with the latest nVidia and Samsung drivers.

We need to somehow reset the T220 to force it to forget the 1440x900 resolution.

Help please !!!

 

[gonzo70]

I also have problems with the T220 resolution.
It's going far more strange than you guys.

I have 2 T220 monitors.
One with a ATI 4670 on windows XP and
one with a ATI 4870 on windows vista 64-bit.

The highest resolution I can set is 1920x1200 on both pc's.

I simply can set the resolution on 1680x1050 but the image is far about SHARP.
On both pc's the same.
It looks like an 1280X1024 on 1024X768 or something.
Terrible.

This is the strangest problem I ever had.

Reinstalled Vista 64-bit, and installed the latest driver before intalling anything else, but exactly the same.

Don't know what to do about this.

It seems there is an compatibility problem with this screen.

However on my own pc, with a 2400XT it's normal.
Very, very strange.

Hope someone does have a golden tip.....

 

[ChelOis]

gonzo, do you use VGA or DVI input? My problem is with DVI only, if I set the graphics card to 1680x1050 the monitor can't handle that, and Windows Desktop extends beyond monitor edges. 1440x900 is the best resolution mode I can get with DVI.

It seems there is a bug or something in the monitor firmware, but I don't know how to upgrade it or even if this is possible... and Samsung do not recognize the problem !!!

 

[gonzo70]

With dvi and vga the same problem.
My 2 screens are going back to Samsung for "repair".
Hope they will update the firmware or do something about the monitor's EDID.

 

[ChelOis]

gonzo, afterwards, I would appreciate your comment about the Samsung "repair" experience.

 

[Daven69]

Shame on you Samsung!!! I purchased a 2243BW last week to use as a second display next to a Benq T2200HD. Couldn't display more that 1024x1280 on DVI or VGA. I have been in IT for nearly 20 years and have never had such a poor experience with product support before.

Samsung Support in Australia refused to accept it was an isue with the monitor, the EDID or their driver. They blamed the Nvidia card which works fine on the Benq.

Luckily I purchased from Dick Smith Electronics who have a 7 day refund policy. I now have 2 x Benq T2200HD 21.5" HD monitors running from my Nvidia card at 1920x1080. Cheaper ($235 AUD) and much better quality and no Backlight bleed like on the Samsung.

Vote with your money and buy something else!!

 

[hurricaneice]

This is pathetic. I have no idea what I can do to get my monitor to display the right resolution. No one has any ideas?

 

[spartacusace]

@ hurricaneice

the problem is your video card, i have the same video card as yours, nvidia 8800GT 512mb... 8800gt maximum supported resolution is 1440x900, that's the reason why i didn't get the t220, I bought the t190 instead, which has a native resolution of 1440x900...

my t190 have some backlight bleeding problem though, i don't know what to do, can somebody please advise?
i'm planning to give this back to the vendor and ask for replacement.

 

[V3NOM]

WTF! my 7600GS could do 2560x1600! (just dont try to play any games on it ^.^) same as my 9600GT! sif an 8800GT couldnt do more than 1440x900...something else is wrong. drivers or windows issue

 

[spartacusace]

oh really? i guess i'm lacking something then... i'm running windows XP, and i believe i have the latest drivers for my video card, i'll go check again...

thanks for the info v3nom