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New Monitor - Not the right display resolution!
Hello! Just today I started using a brand new monitor for my HP laptop. It's pretty old, I'd had it for quite a while now. It's a SyncMaster 2043 SNX, and I have managed to get it to fill the screen with a bad 1280x720 resolution. My Native monitor resolution is 1600x900 on my laptop; is there any way to make it fill the external monitor with it's Native resolution?
Thanks!:huh:
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
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VIP Member
Power User
What options do you have in your screen resolution:
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
That monitor should support 1600x900, when you unplug the monitor does your laptop screen resolution support 1600x900, it should but i'm just wondering if you can actually select that resolution?
Are your graphics drivers up-to-date?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
Where would I find my drivers? I tried Device Manager>Moniters but it just shows "Generic pHp Moniter" Which is up-to-date. For my video card drivers, due to my excessive amount of games, are all updated.
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
I don't often install drivers for monitors as they tend to "just work" but if you search for windows updates, under optional are any listed for your monitor?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
Wow, uh, after I installed those updates the monitor blanked out and now I'm left with only my laptop screen...
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
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Power User
1. What were the updates?
2. Does it detect the monitor if you look at the screen resolution settings
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
Nevermind, restarted computer and that's fixed. Back to the subject, even with the new drivers and updates installed, it does not show the 1600x900 settings still
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
Within Screen Resolution, doesit still show the external screen as a "Generic pHp Moniter"
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
It shows it as "SyncMaster", the name of the moniter
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Now it shows it as "SyncMaster"
^^Double post srry
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
If you haven't already... try setting the external monitor to 'Extend these displays' >> apply the settings and see if the resolution options change?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
No, it just stretches horribly
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
Just to confirm, the laptop displays 1600x900 fine... it's just the external monitor that doesn't
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
Yes, you're correct. The laptop's native resolution is 1600x900.
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Member
VIP Member
Power User
I'm stumped on this sorry... maybe someone else can offer a little more help so stick around but i can only assume that the monitor isnt compatible with windows 8, looking at the support site it only lists up to vista under the downloads tab and that driver is dated 2008 -
Support - LCD 2043SWX-1 | Samsung Monitors
Do you have a different monitor you could try?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
PSU
550W Coolermaster GX550
Case
Silverstone Precision PS04B
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
80MB
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MSE / Windows Defender
It's fine. All I really need is how to set the resolution to 1600x900, since it is not in the options. If there was some kind of manual way to do it...
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Well-Known Member
VIP Member
Guru
What about monitor frequency ? Often if set to more than 60 it will not let you set higher resolution.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home made
CPU
AMD Ryzen7 2700x
Motherboard
Asus Prime x470 Pro
Memory
16GB Kingston 3600
Graphics Card(s)
Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
Hard Drives
Samsung 960 evo 250GB
Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
WD 1 TB Blue
WD 2 TB Blue
Bunch of backup HDDs.
PSU
Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
Case
Raidmax
Cooling
CCM Nepton 140xl
Internet Speed
40/2 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
WD
Wow, really? Thanks, that will help!
But the only way it can display a really good screen is if it is on 1280x720 without the screen stretched and instead on auto-fit.
BTW My internet's down for some sites so I cannot upload my image to show to imgur. I will as soon as possible
OS
Windows 8
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Envy DV7 Laptop
CPU
Intel Core i7-3630Q @2.40 GHz but it clocks up to 3.1GHz (non overclockable)
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEFORCE 630M 2B DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY
Cooling
HP Coolsense
Internet Speed
20MBps
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security