Over Range Message on Monitor

Augeman · 05-14-2006, 12:45 PM

For the past two weeks I can't use my desk top computer because whenever I start the computer I get this message on the monitor which reads "FREQUENCY OVER RANGE". As result I can't even get into the computer to do anything. I can only access the computer through remote access.The installed video card is ATI Radeon 9000 and my monitor is 15" Kogi. I really need to find a solution to this problem because it's very frustrating.

Geekgirl · 05-14-2006, 12:59 PM

Hello and Welcome to TSF

That error means you've either chosen a resolution or a refresh rate which exceeds your monitor's capabilties.

Select a lower refresh rate, and/or set back to the defaults.
Try booting into Safe Mode by tapping F8 at boot

Augeman · 05-14-2006, 01:05 PM

Current refresh rate is 60Hz. You talked about safe mode. What do I do specifically if I switched to safe mode?

Geekgirl · 05-14-2006, 01:20 PM

If you can boot into Safe Mode you will need to change the resolution/refresh rate.
If your monitor supports resolutions of up to 1024x768 and your video card allows you to crank it up to 1600x1200, doing so will give you an error. The monitor can't "sync" with the video card.
If you are sure you have your resolution set at a reasonable amount, make sure that your monitor is plugged in all the way.

05-14-2006, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Augeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6 OS: Win XP	Over Range Message on Monitor For the past two weeks I can't use my desk top computer because whenever I start the computer I get this message on the monitor which reads "FREQUENCY OVER RANGE". As result I can't even get into the computer to do anything. I can only access the computer through remote access.The installed video card is ATI Radeon 9000 and my monitor is 15" Kogi. I really need to find a solution to this problem because it's very frustrating. __________________ Augeman

05-14-2006, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Hello and Welcome to TSF That error means you've either chosen a resolution or a refresh rate which exceeds your monitor's capabilties. Select a lower refresh rate, and/or set back to the defaults. Try booting into Safe Mode by tapping F8 at boot __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

05-14-2006, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Augeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6 OS: Win XP	Current refresh rate is 60Hz. You talked about safe mode. What do I do specifically if I switched to safe mode? __________________ Augeman

05-14-2006, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	If you can boot into Safe Mode you will need to change the resolution/refresh rate. If your monitor supports resolutions of up to 1024x768 and your video card allows you to crank it up to 1600x1200, doing so will give you an error. The monitor can't "sync" with the video card. If you are sure you have your resolution set at a reasonable amount, make sure that your monitor is plugged in all the way. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*