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32 Bit Monitor Driver on 64 bit machine
I'm aware that 32 bit drivers will not work on a 64 bit machine, yet it doesn't stop me from wanting to ask this question. I have an advanced knowledge of most computer issues, but this one is stumping me all around.
I have a Samsung SyncMaster 710n that I picked up, used, for a decent price, and it broke my heart when I connected it to my Dell Optiplex 755.
I set the resolution low before swapping the monitor, not knowing what the highest resolution it would display. I set it at 1024x768. It has the 4:3 aspect ratio. To my surprise, it told me that the optimum resolution was 1280x1024, without displaying my computers graphics. It bounced around the default error message and I reconnected my old (broken) monitor and changed it to that display resolution. When I reconnected the SyncMaster 710n, in 1280x1024, it was still bouncing around that message!? Huh!?
So after some tears and anger, I tried a reboot to see if maybe windows would recognize the change. It did, and installed a generic pnp driver, and the screen came up in 1024x768, AND 1280x1024.
Here's the problem: Time to time, without any real reason, the monitor will error and go back into 'safe' mode. (note: monitor safe mode, not 'computer' safe mode) and display "This is not your optimum resolution", no matter what the computer's resolution is set at.
So, I have searched high and low for a Samsung monitor driver for use on a 64 bit platform. Even today, while writing this post, I'm using the Samsung SynchMaster 710n, and it has error-ed, leaving me to unplug the monitor's cables to the computer and ac power.
My question is: Is there a driver somewhere in the deep interwebs that I'm not finding? How hard would it be to write (or modify) the .ini to fix this problem? Are there any solutions besides a.) installing a 32 bit os (dual boot), b.) buying a new monitor, c.) living with the generic pnp driver and the subsequent errors?
I'm using the stock/ onboard Dell Optiplex 755 graphics card, and the rest of my specs can be found on the bottom of my post.
Thanks for your help, people!