Resolution reverting back to 640x480 everytime computer is restarted


  1. MasterChaosX
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    Resolution reverting back to 640x480 everytime computer is restarted


    I just received an HP P7 1207c which uses a DVI-D ports only. I had to buy a
    Insignia™ - 20" Widescreen Flat-Panel LED HD Monitor - NS-20EM50A13

    At first i had problems with the computer not allowing me to change the resolution from 640x480. After i shutdown and redid the cable and made sure all the screws were actually in the pin holes, i was finally able to change my resolution. Ive restarted my computer at least 5 times and each time it reverts back to 640x480. Ive updated my drivers to the latest. Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks
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  3. TVeblen
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    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
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    I would first try a different video cable.

    For testing, use the "(recommended)" screen resolution in the list of available resolutions (Windows Desktop > Right click > Screen Resolutions)

    While in the Screen Resolutions settings, click Advanced Settings > go to the Monitor Tab

    • Make sure the box "Hide modes that the monitor cannot display" is checked.
    • Then use the drop down box to select the highest mode available.

    Hope that helps
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  4. MasterChaosX
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    Thanks for checking into this thread

    I found the solution to my problem. I had base video checked in msconfig. I unchecked it and now my computer starts back up on the resolution i want

    Advanced Boot Options
    Last edited by Brink; 22 Aug 2012 at 23:58. Reason: added link for more info
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  6. F5ing
    Posts : 2,171
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Good job finding the problem, and thanks for posting your fix!
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