Seriously I might expect this with Windows 98 but 12 years later and I still can't plug in a new Samsung SyncMaster 226BW and have Windows set the correct resolution. The correct resolution isn't even available to set manually!
Drivers from the Samsung website are no help. Graphics card is completely up to date.
FFS!
/rant
I cannot help but think this is a Samsung driver issue. I have a dual LG display but had to install the driver for each for Windows to permit their respective resolutions. Another, less likely source could be ATi's CCC if you are running same.
Monk
Support for 226BW SAMSUNG
That should do the trick. I just gave my wife my old 226BW, and, thanks to your reminder, just now installed this driver. :)
Although, I'm not sure why you had problems in the first place. Never had an issue getting this monitor recognized, or having it set to the right res right off the bat... samsung driver or microsoft.
I'd would say it's a EDID issue with the monitor itself, but Fumzs anecdotal evidence would suggest otherwise
FUMZ, you gave her your old 226BW. that monitor was epic in it's old days. I still have mine. I love it. I'd have shipped it to me if you wanted. lol
It's more about what your video card will drive than what the monitor will display. I noticed that you didn't mention the video card.
My own thoughts exactly... 'This is 2010 - I should be able to plug it in and expect it to work'.
Nope - this is Windows 7 - marking the death of "Plug-It-In-And-It-Works" enjoyed by XP users.
So much for the 'Increased Compatability' touted by MS - you should see the pile of hardware I've got, which doesn't Plug-And-Play any more!
I don't chuck good stuff out though - Like my old 19" Sony Multiscan 420GS. Still picture-perfect as the day I bought it.
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