Had the same problem, sort of, with XP

Hello,

Have a look at my system spec.
I am running two monitors.
Primary = ACER AL2216W @ 1680x1050
Secondary = HP f1905e @ 1280x1024

I have always been aware of issues when using to different monitors with two different screen sizes / resolutions. While using XPpro from time to time on re-boot the secondary screen would be a mess or just black....another reboot would fix it. Now with Windows 7 I still have the odd issue w/ a re-boot but now once in a while the secondary screen just goes black during use. This does not happen very often but I thought I would ask if anybody has any reliable experience dealing with this. I would like to keep both monitors at their native resolution as it is quite helpful sometimes while doing web design.

thanks,

fmg

I noticed that the refresh rate for my primary monitor, the Acer is set at 59Hz?
I try via the Windows 7 desktop & NVIDIA control panel to select & save 60Hz but it will not stick?
No Windows x64 Vista or Seven driver available @ Acer site, just a few 32bit Vista versions?
Any thoughts?

fmg

Hello, yes the card supports 2 screens ?
MSI N9600GT 512M OC GeForce 9600 GT

fmg

What about lowering the HP to 59hz?
Might that help?
It does not offer that setting but I could do a custom one?

fmg

The menu on the Acer Monitor shows 60hz?
grgrgrgrgrgrgrgr
fmg

I guess in the end its not enough of a problem to go that far.
I have heard it can happen if you have two different monitors setup (size/resolution).
I think I will just let it be & see what happens.
Is 59hz an odd setting?

fmg

pdxireland said:

I guess in the end its not enough of a problem to go that far.
I have heard it can happen if you have two different monitors setup (size/resolution).
I think I will just let it be & see what happens.
Is 59hz an odd setting?

fmg

You could try software that controls the screens.