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2005FPW - RES
So, I bought the 2005FPW a short while back. I had a computer with a GeForce Go 5200 GPU (which, according to dell's 2005FPW (at-the-time) website, was compatible with the native res. of 1680x1050) but it didn't show the resolution available.
I bought a new computer yesterday (with the GeForce Go 7300) and it still doesn't show me the option for the 1680x1050 resolution. I've tried looking on the website but - a) the 2005FPW has been taken over by the 2007FPW website; b) the only model available - when trying to get support - is the 30" lcd monitor; c) there is NO support available - phone, or otherwise.
I'm really upset -- I haven't even witnessed the full potential of this monitor and i've had it for 3 months.
my questions --
1. What and How can I display my native res of 1680x1050? (i've tried settings, advanced, geforce properties, setting the refresh rate, unchecking the hide-certain-modes, etc)
2. How can I get in contact with Dell - to get help with this monitor???
Thanks a lot for your time & help (in advance),
- NT
I bought a new computer yesterday (with the GeForce Go 7300) and it still doesn't show me the option for the 1680x1050 resolution. I've tried looking on the website but - a) the 2005FPW has been taken over by the 2007FPW website; b) the only model available - when trying to get support - is the 30" lcd monitor; c) there is NO support available - phone, or otherwise.
I'm really upset -- I haven't even witnessed the full potential of this monitor and i've had it for 3 months.
my questions --
1. What and How can I display my native res of 1680x1050? (i've tried settings, advanced, geforce properties, setting the refresh rate, unchecking the hide-certain-modes, etc)
2. How can I get in contact with Dell - to get help with this monitor???
Thanks a lot for your time & help (in advance),
- NT
- Hey, I appreciate the quick reply.
I've tried powerstrip as well - the main issue with powerstrip is that it doesnt work well on laptops. I'll try it again - but i'de rather not tweak my settings. Is there any other way??
- Thanks thoughMessage Edited by nivux on 04-24-200608:29 AM
- Are you running a notebook & connecting it to the 2005fpw? I'd suggest getting a regular desktop and have at least a nvidia 6800 or ati 9800 pro. I have the 2005fpw & ati 9800 256mb pro; and it automatically adjusts to native res @ 1680x1050. See if you can adjust your screen settings by right clicking on your desktop, select properties, settings tab, and adjust the sliding bar under screen resolution. What's the max resolution does it say it can display? Here's a list of compatible display cards for the monitor fyiAs for dell's customer service, goodluck. I'm very disappointed that we as consumers do not have the voice/clout as businesses as their customer support is not outsourced and not cumbersome & "maze-like" in comparison to what we have to put up with. I will not be purchasing any other dell products in the future and will most likely support other manufacturers such as viewsonic. I read they just released a 8ms 20" wdscreen, so coupled with their fantasic customer support and the fact they actually want to help you - they get my vote.
Message Edited by 26y on 04-24-200612:51 PM
- The max res is what 1440x900 (my laptop displays native res) -- otehr than that the options on the slide-bar are not widescreen compatible. I'm confused because it says that it works - i've read online and its fine. I can go to the advanced options in the nvidia geforce nview wizard and it shows me the 1680x1050 available, however, when i preview it nothing happens.
Is it possible that my monitor is messed up? If so - how do I get in contact with Dell so that they can either tell me whats wrong - how to fix it - or replace this.. coz this is pathetic. I can't even run the monitor properly.
Thanks for all the help, again,
NT Make sure you first switch solely to the 2005FPW and your other monitor is not active. The graphics drivers will typically limit the resolution options based on the primary display selected. Usually there should be a key to alternate between showing the internal monitor, external + internal, and external only. Get it to external-only, and maybe reboot just to make sure, then check and see if you have more options.
The max native resolution on your internal display should certainly not have any affect on what resolutions your card is offering - except in the uncommon case of that matching the max available for the card. The fact that your options max at your internal display is what is making me question if it is still "looking at" your internal display and not the external.
Good luck. I have the 2005FPW and love it, so it's worth the effort.
- okay - so I'll be a little bit more specific here.
I've plugged in my 2005FPW now. It's connected and i've "attached" it in the display settings. The resolution settings available for the external display are - 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900 (my laptop - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600's native res.), 1600x1200, 1920x1200, 1920x1440 and 2048x1536.
the only mode at which it works is the 1280x1024 which doesnt quite make use of the wide-screen aspect.
And i can go into the GeForce NVIEW Wizard and it shows the 1680x1050 option available, but when i preview it - nothing happens.
I've tried isolating the external monitor but it says that the 'mode can not be displayed'. I have a GeForce Go 7300 & it says it should work.
Is there any thing else I could try?? this is soooo sad.. i love the monitor and i haven't been able to use it yet - how ridiculous?
Thanks a lot for all the help by the way - i appreciate it.
- NT - Even with all these specifics, I still haven't gotten confirmation from you that the display on your laptop is completely deactivated (ie, off, only your external monitor showing in your display properties, etc.). That is frequently required to get all your resolution options available. Although it hasn't happenned on this monitor with my laptop, I know that my plasmsa will not show certain resolutions without the right refresh rate. You might want to check this out in the Advanced properties for your monitor.
Hmm... weird one though. - In regards to making my external monitor the primary and deactivating my display flat panel (on my laptop) -- it displays 'cannot display this mode' since it is going from a res ( previously on the laptop - 1440x990) to the 2005fpw ( which it can't support). i have tried lower resolutions before going to the external monitor - but they just won't work for some reason.is there anything else you can suggest? -- the CD suggests to download the latest nVidia drivers - which i would presume are already installed on this computer since i just bought it three days ago -- but when searching for sufficient drivers i got lost.which nvidia drivers do i install for my gpu? all the drivers i've tried to download have given me errors upon execution ('no compatible gpu to install the software on')- NT
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Posted April 24th, 2006 12:00
http://www.entechtaiwan.com/util/ps.shtm
I know it can help set your video card to whatever resolution you want.
Good Luck,
Hos....