Cannot display 1920 x 1080

[mattinsa]

hi there,

i have just purchased an LG W2261V

its native resolution is 1920 x 1080

when i connect my win 7 machine - using my vga cable on my toshiba satelite u300, using http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intelgm965/Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset i cannot get it to use 1920 x 1080

the max resolution is 1680 x 1050

list all modes does not show 1920 x 1080

how can i force it show this resolution?

 

[ussj4brolli]

hi there,

i have just purchased an LG W2261V

its native resolution is 1920 x 1080

when i connect my win 7 machine - using my vga cable on my toshiba satelite u300, using Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset i cannot get it to use 1920 x 1080

the max resolution is 1680 x 1050

list all modes does not show 1920 x 1080

how can i force it show this resolution?

Symptom(s):
Users may be unable to use the native resolution of some displays when using Intel® chipset graphics. Resolutions such as 1920x1080, 1680x1050, and 1440x900 are not available in graphics properties.


Cause:
The display's EDID is not read properly when connecting to a subset of digital flat panel displays. Display devices describe its capabilities by sending EDID (Extended Display Information Data) to the computer.



Solution:
Intel has released a graphics driver to specifically address this issue; however, there may be side effects to this solution such as longer than normal resume times from standby. This solution will only work with external displays such as DFP displays connected to the computer's VGA port. This driver is not designed to address issues with a notebook's built-in display (Local Flat Panel) or with TV’s connected to the system. This driver is provided as is. Intel has not tested, and does not guarantee, the operation of the driver for this purpose.


For the desktop Intel® 946 and 965 Express Chipset Families:
If you have a computer that has the Intel® 946GZ, G965, Q963, or Q965 Express Chipset, click here for drivers that resolve this issue.

Use the Vista driver (32 or 64, what ever OS you use). Please post back if that helps or not so we can further assist you.

 

[mattinsa]

Many thanks for the info - I have tried this but still am not able to force 1920 x 1080.

But this could be due to the fact that I am using VGA to VGA?

Is there a chance of better results if I use a VGA to DVI-D using a VGA cable and a DVI-D converter?

Thanks for all your help!

 

[mattinsa]

Hi,

This is my last resort to get help from the forum in trying to force my resolution to 1920 x 1080.

I have tried everything I believe:

- installed DTD calculator, and followed the instructions at Custom Resolutions for Intel Graphics: Made Easier - Intel® Software Network - but still no resolution listed under "List all modes" after restart

- I have followed these instructions - Custom Resolutions on Intel Graphics - Intel® Software Network and still nothing appeared

- I have tried using powerstrip - still nothin appeared

- I have also downloaded and tried to install the intel drivers that said they might sort me out - Desktop graphics controllers - Unable to use the native resolution of some displays

and still NOTHING

Here is my notebook spec:


mattinsa's Computer Specifications
Operating System: Windows 7 Build 6956
Computer Type: Toshiba Satellite U300-113
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5
Video Card: Intel® GMA X3100
Memory: 4GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
Hard Drive: Toshiba
Network Card: Network adapter - mini PCI - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g,
Optical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Onboard Audio: Realtek High Definition Audio- ALC268
Anti-virus: AVG

Here is my monitor information from Moninfo:


Color characteristics
Default color space...... Non-sRGB
Display gamma............ 2.20
Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.646 - Ry 0.334
Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.303 - Gy 0.616
Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.147 - By 0.067
White point (default).... Wx 0.313 - Wy 0.329
Additional descriptors... None

Timing characteristics
Horizontal scan range.... 30-83kHz
Vertical scan range...... 56-75Hz
Video bandwidth.......... 150MHz
CVT standard............. Not supported
GTF standard............. Not supported
Additional descriptors... None
Preferred timing......... Yes
Native/preferred timing.. 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync -vsync
Detailed timing #1....... 1680x1050p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1680x1050" 146.250 1680 1784 1960 2240 1050 1053 1059 1089 -hsync +vsync

Standard timings supported
720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA
832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA
1152 x 870p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
1680 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1152 x 864p at 75Hz - VESA STD

Report information
Date generated........... 2009/08/14
Software revision........ 2.30.0.797
Operating system......... 6.1.7100.2

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I am not a hardcore techie, so I may have got lost during the initial instructions...but I had to give it a go...I think that maybe the instructions didnt work as Windows 7 is a different OS to the rest and different instructions might apply?

I am pretty desperate to get the right resolution for my brand new LG display, its currenly maxing to 1680 x 1050 but not showing anything beyond...

I am connecting straight VGA to VGA...

Can someone Help me? I am willing to try anything!

Thanks

Matt

 

[Antman]

From http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/21081-ati-ccc-overscan-issue.html#post226183

Adjusting Image Position and Size Manually for TVs
Manually Adjusting Image Size and Position using Underscan/Overscan for TVs

1. Based on the navigation system contained in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center window, do one of the following:
   • Navigation menu—From the display palette on the Desktops & Displays page, click the desired TV, and then click Configure in the context menu that appears.
   • Navigation tree—From the tree in the Graphics Settings tab, expand TV Properties.
2. Click Adjustments.
3. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the image on the TV. Use this slider to adjust any visible black borders around the edge of the image.
   Note: The slider is not available for TVs configured to use a custom or the default optimized timing mode.

 

[Perputte]

Solution for the 1920x1080 problem in windows7 is using a HDMI cable.

HDMI enables you to show 1920x1080 res.. This does not look good at first sight, but; First enter your TV's menu and set size to "Just scan" (most displays are set to 16:9 in HDMI mode) to show true pixel mode. you might have to shop around in the menu to find it. On my Samsung it is located under "Picture". Your screen should now show a black border around the edge.

Then open the Catalyst Control Center in advanced mode and enter the "Desktops & Displays" menu. Now right click your display at the bottom of the dialouge box and choose "Configure". Go to "Scaling Options and set the slider to 0% (Overscan). You should now be looking at a true pixel correct resolution. My system is as following: ASUS Rampage II Extreme MB and 2x Sapphire 4890 Vapor-x cards running on Windows7 7100.

Hope this solves the problem for some of you untill the VGA issue is sorted out.

 

[mattinsa]

My notebook does not have a DVI-D connection, only VGA...

Will using a VGA cable with a DVI-D connector into the monitor help?

 

[jmf54321]

Cant do it

You will not be able to ever use VGA anything with 1920 x 1080.

1080P can only be achieved digitally. Since the port on your laptop is VGA it will only output an analog signal.

No matter what cable you try or adapters you may tinker with it will never work.

You have to use DVI-D or HDMI output source to achieve that resolution. On the other side, does your newly purchased monitor have and HDMI / DVI port?

What all ports does your laptop have?

 

[jmf54321]

Sorry just saw your last pots. VGA only you will never get 1920 x 1080. Sorry.

Can you get a dock for your laptop (most docks have DVI at least).

 

[mattinsa]

I have managed to get 1920 x 1080 on my samsung NC10 through VGA!

dont believe everything you hear....

 

[ba5ik]

check the refresh rate in your display properties.... should be 60hz

You may want to also check the settings on your monitor...

Also jmf54321 you are severely misinformed, VGA can absolutely do 1080p. VGA supports res up to 2048 x 1536

 

[jmf54321]

Dear ba5ik. I am not mis informed at all. Without SCALING which makes output look less than what it should be TRUE native 1920 x 1080 cannot be achieved using VGA.

Now is it possible to do, yes, it it true native 1080p no.

As long as shes happy with what she has thats all that matters. Although I would be interested to see what a blu ray movie looks like on it.

Me personally Ive been around long enough to know that signal wise VGA is and always will be analog (theres no way around saying a cassette tape is the same as a CD). To further back myself up here is this exact question but dealin with TV's not monitors. Principal is the same.

Which HDTV LCDs can output full 1920 x 1080 via the VGA port? - AVS Forum

 

[jmf54321]

ba5ik here is a better article. Hopefully we can agree on its contents. While yes VGA does have unlimited B/W in the IT customer support that Ive done for over 10 years my goal was always HIGHEST possible quality. You simply cant get the full beauty of 1080p using VGA, plain in simple.

MAX resolution for a VGA connector

I could drive a 300M and pretend like its a Bentley but we all know its still a Chrysler.

 

[ba5ik]

I am not disputing the image quality difference... I am simply stating that VGA is very capable of carrying HD video signals

 

[ba5ik]

Me personally Ive been around long enough to know that signal wise VGA is and always will be analog

then you would also know that VGA carries component RGBHV signal in other words YPbPr component video, the same connection used to achieve full 1080p before HDMI was an option.

Component video - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

VGA connector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[ba5ik]

FTW

 

[Herzen]

1920 x 1080 Intel 965 LG E2240 21.5"

Matt, I have the same machine (Tosh U300), same graphics
Intel GMA X3100
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family
with an LG E2240 21.5" external LED monitor which is supposed to deliver 1920 x 1080.
I'm on Windows 7 Ultimate x32.
I've downloaded the Intel "fix" for the 965 chipset, which correctly identifies the problem, and for a moment I saw that something recognised that the screen resolution should be 1920 x 1080, but then, after various automatic screen readjustments, nothing was altered. My display dialogue box recognises the LG E2240, but still only thinks the maximum resoloution of this model is 1680 x 1050. It occurs to me that one problem may be that Windows has a standard on the display help page, and may be set to that standard:
20- and 22-inch widescreen LCD monitors
1680 × 1050
24-inch widescreen LCD monitor
1920 × 1200


In any case, I've searched high and wide. Have you had any luck with achieving 1920 x 1080?

-Bob

This is my last resort to get help from the forum in trying to force my resolution to 1920 x 1080.

I have tried everything....

 

[neo101]

You have only made one post -

"Install the latest System BIOS for your computer model.
The latest System BIOS may contain a newer Video BIOS with added support for the larger display mode. Contact your computer manufacturer for instructions on how to update the System BIOS on your computer. A Video BIOS can only be updated via a System BIOS update. "

Otherwise all you need to do is over-ride the standard monitor settings @ 60hz explained in the following blurb >>>

One more suggestion is to reload the graphic driver with the new monitor plugged in - hopefully it should auto-detect it.

If your monitor supports the mode or resolution you desire, deselect the Windows* setting “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display”.
Deselecting this setting may allow the desired mode or resolution to be selectable.

CAUTION: Deselecting the setting “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display” and then selecting a display mode your monitor is unable to handle, may cause damage to your monitor and/or cause the monitor display to become unreadable. Intel is not responsible for damage resulting from use of this setting. Be sure to verify with the monitor manufacturer that the display mode you desire is supported by the monitor. It is also recommended to check with your computer manufacturer regarding the use of this setting. Some computer manufacturers do not support deselecting this setting. To change this setting, click Start , Control Panel , double-click Display , click Settings tab, Advanced button, and Monitor tab.

Afterwards, if the desired mode or resolution is still not selectable, click Start , Control Panel , Display , Settings , Advanced , Adapter , List all modes button, select the desired mode from the list and then click OK . Note: If your monitor display becomes unreadable after selecting a display mode, you may recover by doing one of the following:

• Press the Esc key shortly after selecting the new display mode to undo the selection. Windows may give you about 15 seconds to choose to keep the new monitor settings or revert to the original settings.
• Power down the computer. Connect a different monitor or television and reboot the computer.
• Power down the computer. Power on the computer and boot into Windows* Safe Mode by pressing F8 as Windows starts. Uninstall the Intel graphics driver by removing the driver via Windows Add/Remove Programs control panel or by selecting the Windows Device Manager under the Display adapters section. Reboot the computer and let Windows start normally. Then, reinstall the Intel graphics driver.

 

[Cheky]

Me got the same problem with you.
I have tried and I got a temporary solution.
It's quite simple, right-click on the desktop and choose Screen resolution. Then click detect several times 'till it black out and then immediately turn back to normal, then check the Resolution again, it may have the 1920x1080 resolution. But, after restarting your pc, it may turn back to 1600x1200 resolution, so you have to click detect again. This works for me, and I'm still finding a way to make sure the pc keep the 1920x1080 resolution permanently.
There's one thing, maybe the TV can not accept the resolution when you click detect, and it goes to blue screen. Just press esc.
Hope this helps a bit.

 

[varunksl]

Same Problem here

I am using a dell pc with Intel 965 express card. Trying to connect my Samsung LED TV using S-Video out on my computer. I can get resolutions upto 1024 but TV starts flickering if I go above that.

PC -> S-Video Out -> S-Video to component cable adapter (from dell) -> LED TV through 3 component cables.

Any idea anybody?