Monitor resolution

I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected my
not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best at
1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the display >
personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available. When I
choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too wide). The help
article talks about being able to let Vista choose the best monitor
resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to restore the
default settings. Help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jim

Hi,

Have you checked for an update to the display adapter driver?

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"Jim McGivney" <> wrote in message
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>I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected my
>not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best at
>1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the display >
>personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available. When I
>choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too wide). The help
>article talks about being able to let Vista choose the best monitor
>resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to restore the
>default settings. Help would be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance,
> Jim

hello... you need to supply to vista the monitor driver
that is usually a small ".inf" type file that tells vista
the exact make and specifications of your monitor.

You can look on the disk that came with your monitor, or you can look on the
website of the manufacturer of the monitor.

If you cant find it, post the brand and model number of the monitor and ill
find it for you



"Jim McGivney" <> wrote in message
news:1BBC8EBB-BF50-4A3C-858A-...
>I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected my
>not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best at
>1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the display >
>personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available. When I
>choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too wide). The help
>article talks about being able to let Vista choose the best monitor
>resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to restore the
>default settings. Help would be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance,
> Jim

Jim McGivney wrote:
> I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected
> my not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best
> at 1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the
> display > personalize > display settings, but this setting is not
> available. When I choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too
> wide). The help article talks about being able to let Vista choose the
> best monitor resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to
> restore the default settings. Help would be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance,
> Jim


The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
capable of properly supporting that specific resolution. Your options
are somewhat limited at this point. You can either replace (downgrade,
in effect - your current monitor is of a higher grade than the
computer's components) the monitor with something that the computer's
video adapter can support, or you can upgrade the computer with a better
quality video adapter. I'd go with the latter option, personally.


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> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution.

this it totally incorrect!!! Read my reply to the OP



"Bruce Chambers" <3t> wrote in message
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> Jim McGivney wrote:
>> I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected my
>> not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best at
>> 1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the display
>> > personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available.
>> When I choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too
>> wide). The help article talks about being able to let Vista choose the
>> best monitor resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to
>> restore the default settings. Help would be appreciated.
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Jim
>
>
> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution. Your options are
> somewhat limited at this point. You can either replace (downgrade, in
> effect - your current monitor is of a higher grade than the computer's
> components) the monitor with something that the computer's video adapter
> can support, or you can upgrade the computer with a better quality video
> adapter. I'd go with the latter option, personally.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot

/Clear Windows/ said:
>
> "Bruce Chambers" <3t> wrote in message
> news:eWmT9#...
>> Jim McGivney wrote:
>>> I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected my
>>> not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best at
>>> 1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the display
>>> > personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available.
>>> When I choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too
>>> wide). The help article talks about being able to let Vista choose the
>>> best monitor resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to
>>> restore the default settings. Help would be appreciated.
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Jim
>>
>> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
>> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution. Your options are
>> somewhat limited at this point. You can either replace (downgrade, in
>> effect - your current monitor is of a higher grade than the computer's
>> components) the monitor with something that the computer's video adapter
>> can support, or you can upgrade the computer with a better quality video
>> adapter. I'd go with the latter option, personally.
>>
>> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
>> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution.
>
> This it totally incorrect!!! Read my reply to the OP.

Actually, what Bruce stated is correct, and I see no response from you
to the original questioner in this thread.

It is possible however that a different driver will enable the 1680X1050
resolution desired, or that running the monitor from the VGA, instead of
the DVI connector (if so equipped), will enable the resolution. Visit
the chip or card manufacturer's WEBsite for drivers.

Both suggestions have worked here in different instances, when at first
a widescreen resolution such as 1680X1050 was not initially available on
this dated video card.

it is incorrect.

read here

hello... you need to supply to vista the monitor driver
that is usually a small ".inf" type file that tells vista
the exact make and specifications of your monitor.

You can look on the disk that came with your monitor, or you can look on the
website of the manufacturer of the monitor.

If you cant find it, post the brand and model number of the monitor and ill
find it for you




<> wrote in message
news:...
> /Clear Windows/ said:
>>
>> "Bruce Chambers" <3t> wrote in message
>> news:eWmT9#...
>>> Jim McGivney wrote:
>>>> I just setup my new computer, a Dell 530 with Vista. I have connected
>>>> my
>>>> not-that-old monitor. I get the message that the monitor workes best
>>>> at
>>>> 1680 x 1050 resolution. I try to select this resolution from the
>>>> display
>>>> > personalize > display settings, but this setting is not available.
>>>> When I choose other settings the photos seem distorted (too
>>>> wide). The help article talks about being able to let Vista choose the
>>>> best monitor resoultion but is not clear on how to do this or on how to
>>>> restore the default settings. Help would be appreciated.
>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>> Jim
>>>
>>> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
>>> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution. Your options
>>> are
>>> somewhat limited at this point. You can either replace (downgrade, in
>>> effect - your current monitor is of a higher grade than the computer's
>>> components) the monitor with something that the computer's video adapter
>>> can support, or you can upgrade the computer with a better quality video
>>> adapter. I'd go with the latter option, personally.
>>>
>>> The problem is that your new computer doesn't include a video adapter
>>> capable of properly supporting that specific resolution.
>>
>> This it totally incorrect!!! Read my reply to the OP.
>
> Actually, what Bruce stated is correct, and I see no response from you
> to the original questioner in this thread.
>
> It is possible however that a different driver will enable the 1680X1050
> resolution desired, or that running the monitor from the VGA, instead of
> the DVI connector (if so equipped), will enable the resolution. Visit
> the chip or card manufacturer's WEBsite for drivers.
>
> Both suggestions have worked here in different instances, when at first
> a widescreen resolution such as 1680X1050 was not initially available on
> this dated video card.