Windows 7 Laptop isn't working with external IBM e74 monitor.


  1. Tradjek Fate
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    Windows 7 Laptop isn't working with external IBM e74 monitor.


    Hello,

    Yesterday my new laptop arrived, Windows 7 (64-Bit) pre-installed, I've downloaded all the updates; there are no other issues with this computer.

    The only problem I'm having has to do with the external monitor; it's a IBM (6332) E74 monitor. Windows 7 detects and correctly names the external monitor E74, but the monitor just flashes no signal. I also located and downloaded the the IBM E74 drivers .zip file, but Windows 7 , says it is already using the latest drivers and ignores them.

    Any suggestions would be great, thanks.
    Last edited by Tradjek Fate; 31 Jul 2010 at 12:33. Reason: subject line typo
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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    Hello Tradjek Fate, welcome to Seven Forums!





    When you say "detects and correctly names" do you mean in device manager or here, in the snip below?


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  4. Tradjek Fate
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    I mean in the "snip below"; Device manager shows two "Generic PnP Monitor". Also, I forgot to say it's a Acer Aspire 5534-1121 laptop.
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  6. theog
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    Do you have external monitor enable in BIOS?
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  7. Tradjek Fate
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    That's not a BIOS option.
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  8. Bare Foot Kid
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    ... and there's no chance the monitor or cables are bad?
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  10. Tradjek Fate
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    No, the same monitor is now connected to a desktop computer, and working.
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