1680x1050 DVI Compatibility

edcurl · 08-05-2007, 02:06 AM

Hi

Question 1: I have a long history of frustration in trying to get my dual 1680x1050 (what can I say I like to have a lot of real estate...) screens to work with a "normal" graphics card. The N-Vidia(5) card in my desktop has one analogue and one DVI-D(? - I am not at my desktop, so I can't check) port. The analogue works fine at 1680x1050, but the DVI will not support 1680x1050. What can I do? Do I need to dowload a new driver for it or something?

Question 2: I am thinking about purchasing a HP Docking station for my HP nc6120 laptop. I am trying to figure out whether I will have the same problem with that. I know it has one analogue and one DVI-D output. What governs the graphics capabilities of a docking station, is it instrinsic to the station, or is it inherited from the Laptop? My laptop has the following graphics adaptor "Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910 GML Express Chipset Family"

Thanks, any ideas?

**TheMatt** · 08-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Hi, and welcome to TSF!

Your video card probably has a DVI-I output. Now are you using the DVI cable that came with your monitor?

You shouldn't need a dual link cable for that resolution, but have you tried one? Also, have you tried using the DVI to VGA adapter and using a VGA cable on the DVI output?

08-05-2007, 02:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
edcurl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 OS: XP	1680x1050 DVI Compatibility Hi Question 1: I have a long history of frustration in trying to get my dual 1680x1050 (what can I say I like to have a lot of real estate...) screens to work with a "normal" graphics card. The N-Vidia(5) card in my desktop has one analogue and one DVI-D(? - I am not at my desktop, so I can't check) port. The analogue works fine at 1680x1050, but the DVI will not support 1680x1050. What can I do? Do I need to dowload a new driver for it or something? Question 2: I am thinking about purchasing a HP Docking station for my HP nc6120 laptop. I am trying to figure out whether I will have the same problem with that. I know it has one analogue and one DVI-D output. What governs the graphics capabilities of a docking station, is it instrinsic to the station, or is it inherited from the Laptop? My laptop has the following graphics adaptor "Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910 GML Express Chipset Family" Thanks, any ideas?

08-05-2007, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: 1680x1050 DVI Compatibility Hi, and welcome to TSF! Your video card probably has a DVI-I output. Now are you using the DVI cable that came with your monitor? You shouldn't need a dual link cable for that resolution, but have you tried one? Also, have you tried using the DVI to VGA adapter and using a VGA cable on the DVI output? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides