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April 20th, 2005 23:00

2405FPW and DVI resolutions ... 1920x1200

Folks,
Just took delivery of me new 2405FPW.  It looks gorgeous.
 
I am running in Analog mode right now.
 
I have an nVidia Ultra 5700 but it seems that I can't drive my monitor at 1920x1200 resolution.  The maximum DVI setting I can get is 1600x1000.  Does anyone know:
 
1. Is there a way to change the nVida settings to give me a higher resolution through DVI
2. Is there a graphics card out there that is rated at 1920x1200 for DVI
 
Neil
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    BostonKs

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 12:00

    I am using an NVidia GeForce3 with 64mb.  I upgraded the drivers from the NVidia web site before.  I am running 1920 x 1200.
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    BobSmith88

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 17:00

    try plugging using dvi port
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    delta7000

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 22:00

    You should only have one hooked up, not both. At least that's what my 1900FP manual says.
     
    delta

    Message Edited by delta7000 on 04-21-2005 07:48 PM

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    kolban

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 22:00

    Delta,
    Facinating!  You are correct, the flyer that comes with the monitor (setup guide) does indeed say "don't hook up both cables to the same computer".  My obvious question is why that would cause a problem?
     
    I'm going to try my tests without the analog cable installed.  If I don't post back in an hour or so, it didn't work.  (Improve my DVI access)
     
    Neil
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    kolban

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 22:00

    Bob,

    When you said "try pluggin into dvi" was that for me or the previous poster?  I have both analog and DVI hooked up.

     

    Neil

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    Posted April 21st, 2005 22:00

    I found the following link from Dell which describes supported graphics cards for 2405FPW

    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/learnmore/learnmore.aspx?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz&~id=monitors&~line=desktops&~mode=popup&~series=optix&~tab=other

    Neil
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    khs8

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    Posted April 22nd, 2005 21:00

    I just ordered this monitor. It does not have built in speakers. Did any of you have a Dell Sound Bar? If so, how do they work out, esthetics (look good or bad?), and sound quality?
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    Larry Parker

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    Posted April 25th, 2005 03:00

    I have seen and heard a sound bar. In my opinion, it looks nice, but sounds poor. Those small speakers sound tinny like an old AM transistor radio used to. If you ever watch DVDs, music videos, or TV on your monitor, I recommend one of the regulatr computer speaker systems that include a subwoofer. Yes, you have to look at the big subwoofer sitting on your desk, but that bass sound adds a lot to listening pleasure.

    Message Edited by Larry Parker on 04-24-2005 09:22 PM

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    Posted May 6th, 2005 23:00

    I have this exact same problem with a GeForce FX 5700 Ultra.
     
    Using the VGA connector I get the max resoluton, 1920 x 1200
     
    Using the DVI connector I can get a max of 1680 x 1050.
     
    I have updated the drivers for both the graphics card and the monitor.
     
    Any suggestions? Does anyone get 1920 x 1200 through the DVI connectors?
     
    Thanks!
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    Posted May 7th, 2005 01:00

    Larry: Thanks for your info on the sound bar. I found a small speaker (4"), put it in a card board box, and attached it to the pc front speaker out. Works like a charm. All I need is some sound when my Dolby Headphone isa not in use.

    Padders: I am using Celestica Radeon 9600xt 128MB and I can use 1920x1200 on DVI. Take a look at your colour setting. Is it set to 32 bit?

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