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Updated Forceware Drivers lose 1680x1050?
Hey folks,
Any one seen this or have any insight? If so, let me know. So, here goes...
I just purchased a new XPS 410 with the Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS 256MB graphics card. I love the computer, by the way! :smileywink: In any event, I have it attached to a Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW running at 1680x1050. Out of the box, the XPS 410 is running Forceware 84.40 (A00). When I try to upgrade the Forceware drivers to 91.47 (listed under performance drivers @ support.dell.com), I loose access to the 1680x1050 resolution. The best it will do is 1600x900, not quite optimal resolution. I can't even add 1680x1050 as a custom resolution.
For those that are interested, I also tried Forceware 93.71 from Nvidia.com and I still was unable to select 1680x1050 (still limited to 1600x900).
So, again, anyone have any ideas? I was checking Nvidia's forums and noticed a few other folks struggling to get 1680x1050.
Thanks in advance,
NateMan99
Message Edited by NateMan99 on 11-21-200603:45 AM
Doomlord52
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Posted November 24th, 2006 02:00
Last i checked you could specify your res on the driver update from Nvidia... (Feb '06)Ouroborosdnr
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Posted November 26th, 2006 15:00
Nate,I had the "exact" same problem except when I tried upgrading with the new drivers, I got BSOD. This is how I did it and it finally worked for me. I went to Dell Support and plugged in my Service Tag for my new XPS 410. Then I went to drivers and found the most current on their site and downloaded and installed them. Then I went to NVIDIA's site and downloaded the new drivers (93.71 I think?). Do a Google search for "driver cleaner pro" and then download that program too. Install driver cleaner pro and make sure you put an icon on your desktop, so you can acess it in Safe Mode. I uninstalled the generic NVIDIA drivers in the Add & Remove and rebooted into safe mode. Follow the directions for driver cleaner pro and "clean" your system of any old NVIDIA driver files. Reboot back into Windows and cancel the installation of the video card when it prompts you. Install the newest NVIDIA drivers and it should work fine. Good luck, I spent hours on the phone with Dell with no solution except to use their generic drivers. You will see a significant difference with the new drivers. If you are daring do a search for a program called "CoolBits" it is an overclocking program. I have a NVIDIA 7900GS and after installing Coolbits got even more of a boost with my graphics. I let the program select how much to overclock, so be careful and don't burn out your card. I play Battlefield 2142 and now have all settings on High and AA at 4x and the graphics are incredible. Good Luck and I hope this helps.
I was having the same problem with my XPS 700. This worked great. Thanks jnn4v & Ouroborosdnr
Ouroborosdnr wrote:
Nate,I had the "exact" same problem except when I tried upgrading with the new drivers, I got BSOD. This is how I did it and it finally worked for me. I went to Dell Support and plugged in my Service Tag for my new XPS 410. Then I went to drivers and found the most current on their site and downloaded and installed them. Then I went to NVIDIA's site and downloaded the new drivers (93.71 I think?). Do a Google search for "driver cleaner pro" and then download that program too. Install driver cleaner pro and make sure you put an icon on your desktop, so you can acess it in Safe Mode. I uninstalled the generic NVIDIA drivers in the Add & Remove and rebooted into safe mode. Follow the directions for driver cleaner pro and "clean" your system of any old NVIDIA driver files. Reboot back into Windows and cancel the installation of the video card when it prompts you. Install the newest NVIDIA drivers and it should work fine. Good luck, I spent hours on the phone with Dell with no solution except to use their generic drivers. You will see a significant difference with the new drivers. If you are daring do a search for a program called "CoolBits" it is an overclocking program. I have a NVIDIA 7900GS and after installing Coolbits got even more of a boost with my graphics. I let the program select how much to overclock, so be careful and don't burn out your card. I play Battlefield 2142 and now have all settings on High and AA at 4x and the graphics are incredible. Good Luck and I hope this helps.
Message Edited by mjon13 on 11-27-200606:36 PM
Message Edited by mjon13 on 11-27-200606:37 PM
- BINGO! That was it. Thank you so much, Ouroborosdnr.
To anyone reading this in future allow me to clarify one thing...
Run the Nvidia Driver Uninstall from Add/Remove Programs and when it prompts you to reboot, THEN go into safe mode. Run the cleaner. Reboot and install the most current drivers and you are in business!
Again - big props to Ouroborosdnr!
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Posted November 21st, 2006 17:00
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=965852
- Jeremy (jnn4v)