Screen geometry problem - registry???

Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the
following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots,
the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and
windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry
manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by
Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also
tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear
to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different
computer. Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen
resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt

wrote:

> Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the
> following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots,
> the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and
> windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry
> manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by
> Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also
> tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear
> to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different
> computer. Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen
> resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt

It sounds like you're not using the native resolution of the monitor
(assuming it's an LCD). You find that setting under Personalize. If you are
using the correct resolution, then try updating your video drivers. Get
them from Gateway for your specific model computer.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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On Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:29:18 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the
>following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots,
>the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and
>windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry
>manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by
>Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also
>tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear
>to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different
>computer. Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen
>resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt

When configured correctly the Windows desktop and everything that runs
in it if the window is maximized should always fill all of your
monitor's screen. If not the resolution you are using is not
compatible with the monitor. Either the settings are wrong or you
don't have a Vista compatible video driver for your graphics card.
Since you've already tested the monitor on a different computer and it
works correctly that pretty much eliminates it as the source of the
problem. If you have a flat panel monitor they all pretty much come
with a default setting and should be left at that.

You might find this interesting:

http://www.ttlg.com/FORUMS/showthread.php?t=107665

On Sep 3, 3:08*pm, Ringmaster <big...@VistaGeneralCircus.net> wrote:
> On Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:29:18 -0700 (PDT), msha...@gmail.com wrote:
> >Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the
> >following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots,
> >the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and
> >windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry
> >manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by
> >Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also
> >tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear
> >to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different
> >computer. *Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen
> >resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt
I tried installing the most recent drivers and previously didn't have
EzTune (when the problem still existed). The resolution is native to
the monitor - it simply shifts "down" every time I log-in.

>
> When configured correctly the Windows desktop and everything that runs
> in it if the window is maximized should always fill all of your
> monitor's screen. If not the resolution you are using is not
> compatible with the monitor. Either the settings are wrong or you
> don't have a Vista compatible video driver for your graphics card.
> Since you've already tested the monitor on a different computer and it
> works correctly that pretty much eliminates it as the source of the
> problem. If you have a flat panel monitor they all pretty much come
> with a default setting and should be left at that.
>
> You might find this interesting:
>
> http://www.ttlg.com/FORUMS/showthread.php?t=107665

wrote:


> I tried installing the most recent drivers and previously didn't have
> EzTune (when the problem still existed). The resolution is native to
> the monitor - it simply shifts "down" every time I log-in.

Once again, what resolution are you using? What make/model monitor?

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Sorry, the resolution I'm using is 1680 x 1050. It's a Gateway LP2207
monitor.


Here's the "report" from my properties:
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report


Report Date: 09/03/2008
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 16:32:05
Driver Version: 7.14.10.1147
Operating System: * , Service Pack 1 (6.0.6001)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 10.0
Physical Memory: 2020 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 384 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 165 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 15 Stepping 6
Processor Speed: 1864 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 29A2
Device Revision: 02


* Accelerator Information *

Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) G965 Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1402
Current Graphics Mode: 1680 by 1050 True Color (60 Hz)



* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *


Active Monitors: 1


* Monitor *

Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 18.0 inches
Vertical: 11.0 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (72 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (56 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (72 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (70 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
1400 by 1050 (60 Hz)
1440 by 1440 (60 Hz)
1440 by 1440 (75 Hz)
1680 by 1050 (60 Hz)
1680 by 1680 (60 Hz)
1680 by 1680 (75 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Not Supported
Suspend Mode: Not Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported

* Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners.

wrote:

> Sorry, the resolution I'm using is 1680 x 1050. It's a Gateway LP2207
> monitor.

There you go - while the video card does support that resolution and your
monitor can certainly do that resolution, your video card doesn't support a
22" monitor.

> Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 18.0 inches
> Vertical: 11.0 inches

Solution: get a better video card. The one you have is onboard so open up
the computer and see what kinds of video slots you've got before you buy a
new card.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:47:28 -0700, Malke wrote:

> wrote:
>
>> Sorry, the resolution I'm using is 1680 x 1050. It's a Gateway LP2207
>> monitor.
>
> There you go - while the video card does support that resolution and your
> monitor can certainly do that resolution, your video card doesn't support a
> 22" monitor.
>
>> Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 18.0 inches
>> Vertical: 11.0 inches
>

What a load of rubbish.

A graphics adapter has no concern over the physical dimensions of a monitor
screen, only its resolution in pixels X:Y. In this case the graphics
adaptor reports: Current Graphics Mode: 1680 by 1050 True Color (60 Hz)
....which (according to the report on the monitor) is a supported mode of
the monitor: 1680 by 1050 (60 Hz).

BTW: The physical size of a monitor is usually quoted as the diagonal
dimension of the viewable area. A screen with X and Y dimensions of 18" x
11" will have 22" screen diagonal size (approx). But that's purely
incidental to this discussion other than to further expose your ignorance.

Right, although I probably wouldn't have been as harsh. Gotde T Shirt:
do you have any idea as to what is actually causing the problem in
question?

On Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:04:54 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> Right, although I probably wouldn't have been as harsh. Gotde T Shirt:
> do you have any idea as to what is actually causing the problem in
> question?

Your driver report appears to confirm that the graphics adapter and monitor
parameters *should* be compatible. IMO it's almost certainly not a Vista
issue, maybe the graphics driver - check out Intel's support.

It could be something as basic as the quality of connecting cable - the
data rates are high and signal degradation can be important. Try a couple
of different cables.

Some monitors have an 'auto' button that can force the monitor to re-sync
onto the signal. You shouldn't have to use it, but it might be a more
acceptable work-round rather than tweaking geometry settings each time.