dual monitor question

Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

I just got a new computer and added dual monitors. The left, secondary,
monitor has a brownish tint to it compared to the primary monitor. I've got
the desktop extended, so when you open a program such as notepad and put
half of it on the right and half on the left monitor they are noticeably
different. The right monitor is white, with almost a slight bluish tint.
It looks much better. The left monitor is brownish and dirty looking - when
looking at its half of notepad. It's a brand new computer and the monitors
are also brand new. I thought it was the difference between vga and dvi, so
I bought a 1gb dual-dvi card. It didn't help. So today I returned the week
old brownish tint monitor and swapped it for a new one. Same problem. So
now I'm wondering if it could be a Windows setting that I've missed
somewhere. Both monitors have the identical setup within their menu
program. Has anyone else run into this?

Thanks, Andre

On 24/08/2010 in message <> Andre
wrote:

>I just got a new computer and added dual monitors. The left, secondary,
>monitor has a brownish tint to it compared to the primary monitor. I've
>got the desktop extended, so when you open a program such as notepad and
>put half of it on the right and half on the left monitor they are
>noticeably different.

I'm glad to see it's not just me that does things like that.
I've had this when using VGA inputs but was able to adjust it to an
acceptable difference. It went away when I used DVI input.
Does Windows recognise both monitors as being the correct model? Sometimes
one of mine is recognised and the other is called a generic monitor.
Did you get an "inf" file on a CD with th monitors? If so it may be worth
installing it for both monitors. There may be one on the manufacturer's
web site.

--
Jeff Gaines Dorset UK
All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my hand.

If both monitors are recognized by brand and model by Windows, then I don't
hink it can be an issue with Windows. But if they are different brand/model
monitors, it may well be the monitor itself. Another possibility -- many
monitors have an onscreen method to change the display "color temperature".
Check what settings are available with the onscreen configuration of the
monitors.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/Russel


"Andre" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
>
> I just got a new computer and added dual monitors. The left, secondary,
> monitor has a brownish tint to it compared to the primary monitor. I've
> got the desktop extended, so when you open a program such as notepad and
> put half of it on the right and half on the left monitor they are
> noticeably different. The right monitor is white, with almost a slight
> bluish tint. It looks much better. The left monitor is brownish and dirty
> looking - when looking at its half of notepad. It's a brand new computer
> and the monitors are also brand new. I thought it was the difference
> between vga and dvi, so I bought a 1gb dual-dvi card. It didn't help. So
> today I returned the week old brownish tint monitor and swapped it for a
> new one. Same problem. So now I'm wondering if it could be a Windows
> setting that I've missed somewhere. Both monitors have the identical
> setup within their menu program. Has anyone else run into this?
>
> Thanks, Andre

Thanks for the replies.

Windows sees them as their correct model. They are both the same - Samsung
EX2220. I just installed the Samsung driver and rebooted. There is no
change. While it could be a monitor issue, I find that a little hard to
believe as I returned one and got a replacement yesterday. Two bad monitors
in a row? I guess it's a possibility, but I would say probably not. Both
monitors have the exact same settings as far as color, brightness etc. Both
are connected to DVI ports on a dual-dvi 1 GB card.

I love having 2 monitors, but this issue is almost making me with I just had
1.

Andre

"Andre" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Thanks for the replies.
>
> Windows sees them as their correct model. They are both the same -
> Samsung EX2220. I just installed the Samsung driver and rebooted. There
> is no change. While it could be a monitor issue, I find that a little
> hard to believe as I returned one and got a replacement yesterday. Two
> bad monitors in a row? I guess it's a possibility, but I would say
> probably not. Both monitors have the exact same settings as far as color,
> brightness etc. Both are connected to DVI ports on a dual-dvi 1 GB card.
>
> I love having 2 monitors, but this issue is almost making me with I just
> had 1.

Try swapping the DVI connectors over at the PC. If the issue follows
the monitor, it must be a monitor (or internal monitor colour settings)
issue.
If the problem now appears on the other monitor, you will need to
check and adjust the colour settings of your graphics card for the
monitor port in question. For ATI cards, use Catalyst Control Centre,
which is usually installed along with the driver. For nVidia cards, it's
called nVidia Control Panel. Right-clicking on the desktop is one way
to get to these.
--
Rob

In article <>, says...
>
> Thanks for the replies.
>
> Windows sees them as their correct model. They are both the same - Samsung
> EX2220. I just installed the Samsung driver and rebooted. There is no
> change. While it could be a monitor issue, I find that a little hard to
> believe as I returned one and got a replacement yesterday. Two bad monitors
> in a row? I guess it's a possibility, but I would say probably not. Both
> monitors have the exact same settings as far as color, brightness etc. Both
> are connected to DVI ports on a dual-dvi 1 GB card.
>
> I love having 2 monitors, but this issue is almost making me with I just had
> 1.
>
> Andre

Swap the monitors and see if the problem follows or stays on the same side.

Could be a bad video card.

"Andre" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
>
> I just got a new computer and added dual monitors. The left, secondary,
> monitor has a brownish tint to it compared to the primary monitor. I've
> got the desktop extended, so when you open a program such as notepad and
> put half of it on the right and half on the left monitor they are
> noticeably different. The right monitor is white, with almost a slight
> bluish tint. It looks much better. The left monitor is brownish and dirty
> looking - when looking at its half of notepad. It's a brand new computer
> and the monitors are also brand new. I thought it was the difference
> between vga and dvi, so I bought a 1gb dual-dvi card. It didn't help. So
> today I returned the week old brownish tint monitor and swapped it for a
> new one. Same problem. So now I'm wondering if it could be a Windows
> setting that I've missed somewhere. Both monitors have the identical
> setup within their menu program. Has anyone else run into this?
>
> Thanks, Andre

Swap the cables over. If the problems stays on the same monitor I am lost.
If it moves then you have one of these problems:
1. Incorrect color settings on one monitor
2. Incorrect color settings for one monitor on your graphics card
3. Bad cable
4. Faulty monitor.

I swapped the cables and the color stayed on the left monitor. I too am
very puzzled. Could it be a bad PCI slot? I don't know what else it could
be - and even that seems like a stretch. I have some 8' DVI cables on
order - not that it will go away with them but who knows.

Andre