[SOLVED] Acer 1440x900 problem

pgt333 · 03-04-2009, 02:16 PM

can't get 1440x900 resolution on my Acer 1916W monitor...running windows vista w/ intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family driver (3/25/08) v7.14.10.1461 my screen also goes to 800x600 randomly...any suggestions?

**floop12444** · 03-04-2009, 03:58 PM

Do you have integrated graphics or a graphics card?

pgt333 · 03-06-2009, 07:59 AM

not sure, how do i find out what i have?

**floop12444** · 03-06-2009, 04:06 PM

Basically, have you bought a graphics card for your PC or is it like it was when you bought it?

pgt333 · 03-07-2009, 07:37 AM

Store bought, never opened hp6400...one suggestion i got was to install a PCI Expressx16 graphic card (they said i have room), also 1440x900 isn't listed as a mode if i go through desktop/personalize/settings/advance/adapter/list all modes...Acer software doesn't work either...thanks for your patience

**BCCOMP** · 03-07-2009, 11:22 AM

HI,
What is the exact model of this computer.

Do you have any errors in the device manager?

Bill

pgt333 · 03-07-2009, 04:33 PM

HP a6400f Pavillion...no problems with device manager...says graphic accelerator up to date

**BCCOMP** · 03-07-2009, 04:45 PM

Hi,
Is this the driver that is installed:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...s=2093&lang=en

pgt333 · 03-07-2009, 06:41 PM

yes...same version as noted in thread #1...upgrades to this driver don't work and i'm directed to contact computer mfg. for solution

**BCCOMP** · 03-08-2009, 06:08 AM

Do you have options in the display mode above 1440x900?

I am also running the same card as you on a HP.
I have no resolution choice of 1440x900.

I did find this for you though:
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029955.htm

Hope it helps.
Bill

pgt333 · 03-08-2009, 12:26 PM

that download does not work...told to contact mfg...and yes i have setting above 1440x900, many the monitor won't support

**BCCOMP** · 03-08-2009, 02:32 PM

Hi,
As it is stated it is not a monitor issue.

The Graphics card you have is not set to allow this resolution:

Quote:

Symptom:

Users may be unable to use the native resolution of some displays when using Intel chipset graphics. Resolutions such as 1680x1050 and 1440x900 are not available in graphics properties

When you say the download does not work, do you mean a bad link or you installed the driver and you still have issues?

Graphics Driver

This maybe another option, but I have not used it:
http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=29

Bill

pgt333 · 03-08-2009, 04:05 PM

the update (15.12.2.1637) doesn't work...during the extraction of files i get the following error message: "The driver being installed is not validated for this computer. Please obtain the appropriate driver from the computer's manufacturer."...maybe i'll just live with 1280x960...but thanks anyway

**BCCOMP** · 03-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Then HP has modified the driver (Intel) for thier use.

Sorry I could not be of more help with the original installed Graphics driver.

I have noted you may put in a PCIe x16 graphics card.

Yes, it will install on your PC, but I would also suggest you upgrade your Power Supply unit if you seek to do this.
HP's PSU will may not support a PCIe video card without issues.
A PCIe card will require atleast 26Amps on the 12V line.

If you wish to go this route, I would recommend you review this:
Power Supply Information and Selection

Thanks,
Bill

**floop12444** · 03-08-2009, 04:28 PM

I agree with Bill :)

pgt333 · 03-08-2009, 07:02 PM

thanks to both of you...like i said i'll probably deal with 1280x960

shahjapan · 07-18-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgt333

thanks to both of you...like i said i'll probably deal with 1280x960

http://shahjapan.blogspot.com/

**floop12444** · 07-18-2009, 03:21 AM

I've just copied the solution from that website here for easier access:

* Best Resolution to work with Acer 1916w 19" monitor is 1440 x 900.
* Any how if this resolution is not coming in your resolution list, I suggest to follow the steps below, that were helped me to get out of this problem.

1. Restart your Computer
2. deactivate/Off DDC / CI from Monitors' Settings Menu
3. un-pluged My Monitor from CPU
4. Start the Computer
5. And check the Resolution Settings you will get 1440 x 900 option in your resolution list.
Source: http://shahjapan.blogspot.com/

03-04-2009, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	[SOLVED] Acer 1440x900 problem can't get 1440x900 resolution on my Acer 1916W monitor...running windows vista w/ intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family driver (3/25/08) v7.14.10.1461 my screen also goes to 800x600 randomly...any suggestions?

03-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 983 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Do you have integrated graphics or a graphics card? __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

03-06-2009, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem not sure, how do i find out what i have?

03-06-2009, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 983 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Basically, have you bought a graphics card for your PC or is it like it was when you bought it? __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

03-07-2009, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Store bought, never opened hp6400...one suggestion i got was to install a PCI Expressx16 graphic card (they said i have room), also 1440x900 isn't listed as a mode if i go through desktop/personalize/settings/advance/adapter/list all modes...Acer software doesn't work either...thanks for your patience

03-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem HI, What is the exact model of this computer. Do you have any errors in the device manager? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 03-07-2009 at 11:29 AM.

03-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem HP a6400f Pavillion...no problems with device manager...says graphic accelerator up to date

03-07-2009, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Hi, Is this the driver that is installed: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...s=2093&lang=en __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

03-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem yes...same version as noted in thread #1...upgrades to this driver don't work and i'm directed to contact computer mfg. for solution

03-08-2009, 06:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Do you have options in the display mode above 1440x900? I am also running the same card as you on a HP. I have no resolution choice of 1440x900. I did find this for you though: http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029955.htm Hope it helps. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

03-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem that download does not work...told to contact mfg...and yes i have setting above 1440x900, many the monitor won't support

03-08-2009, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem the update (15.12.2.1637) doesn't work...during the extraction of files i get the following error message: "The driver being installed is not validated for this computer. Please obtain the appropriate driver from the computer's manufacturer."...maybe i'll just live with 1280x960...but thanks anyway

03-08-2009, 04:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem Then HP has modified the driver (Intel) for thier use. Sorry I could not be of more help with the original installed Graphics driver. I have noted you may put in a PCIe x16 graphics card. Yes, it will install on your PC, but I would also suggest you upgrade your Power Supply unit if you seek to do this. HP's PSU will may not support a PCIe video card without issues. A PCIe card will require atleast 26Amps on the 12V line. If you wish to go this route, I would recommend you review this: Power Supply Information and Selection Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

03-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 983 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem I agree with Bill :) __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

03-08-2009, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
pgt333 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win vista	Re: Acer 1440x900 problem thanks to both of you...like i said i'll probably deal with 1280x960

07-18-2009, 03:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 983 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: [SOLVED] Acer 1440x900 problem I've just copied the solution from that website here for easier access: * Best Resolution to work with Acer 1916w 19" monitor is 1440 x 900. * Any how if this resolution is not coming in your resolution list, I suggest to follow the steps below, that were helped me to get out of this problem. 1. Restart your Computer 2. deactivate/Off DDC / CI from Monitors' Settings Menu 3. un-pluged My Monitor from CPU 4. Start the Computer 5. And check the Resolution Settings you will get 1440 x 900 option in your resolution list. Source: http://shahjapan.blogspot.com/ __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting