Solved Graphics Card to HDTV via HDMI Cable Even Possible?

[Sardonicus]

I was using 1080i instead of 1080p for awhile. It was bugging me as to why I wasn't able to use 1080p.
So I booted up my PC in the safe mode and didn't change anything, rebooted and 1080p has been working ever since.
Try booting in the safe mode if all else fails. The safe mode cures up some problems because of the drivers it loads.
Hope it works. Good Luck!!

 

[BeKure]

The Radeon 5870 HD has HDMI port so "normally" the best connection is HDMI-HDMI.


Connect the HDMI cable in the HDMI 2 of your T.V.


In some hd television models the correct computer connection is the HDMI 2.


Try this and post back.

I have been using HDMI 2 the whole entire time. I have not tried HDMI 1 though. When I get home from work today I will test it out. Thanks.

 

[BeKure]

I was using 1080i instead of 1080p for awhile. It was bugging me as to why I wasn't able to use 1080p.
So I booted up my PC in the safe mode and didn't change anything, rebooted and 1080p has been working ever since.
Try booting in the safe mode if all else fails. The safe mode cures up some problems because of the drivers it loads.
Hope it works. Good Luck!!

I tried it and it did not work. Thank you for the suggestion though.

 

[BeKure]

The Radeon 5870 HD has HDMI port so "normally" the best connection is HDMI-HDMI.


Connect the HDMI cable in the HDMI 2 of your T.V.


In some hd television models the correct computer connection is the HDMI 2.


Try this and post back.

I have been using HDMI 2 the whole entire time. I have not tried HDMI 1 though. When I get home from work today I will test it out. Thanks.

I tried plugging it into the HDMI 1 slot and it still didn't work. Thank you anyhow.

 

[panais]

I had an amd 4...5...and now 6... series.

The thing "normally" is easy,graphic card dvi or hdmi to t.v. hdmi 2 then you start the pc and thats it.


Try this,in the Catalyst go to Common Display Tasks and use the detect displays option.

 

[Nasters]

Perhaps it's trying to display both monitors... In this case the second monitor would be of lesser resolution.. In the past I had the number 1 monitor not display at all.. Then I had them display the same desktop.. This is when I realized the HDTV was set wrong or lowered Rez because of card limitations... Just a thought
Good luck

 

[BeKure]

Perhaps it's trying to display both monitors... In this case the second monitor would be of lesser resolution.. In the past I had the number 1 monitor not display at all.. Then I had them display the same desktop.. This is when I realized the HDTV was set wrong or lowered Rez because of card limitations... Just a thought
Good luck

I have 1 HDMI cable going from my card to my HDTV, I also have a DVI to VGA cable plugged into my video card but the other end is not plugged into the HDTV, it's just hanging stagnate.

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[BeKure]

It won't work, I've decided to give up. Thanks for all the suggestions you guys.

 

[Dad2David]

Before you do give up can you please post the make and model number of your TV. Sorry if I missed it here

 

[BeKure]

Before you do give up can you please post the make and model number of your TV. Sorry if I missed it here

HANNSpree 42" Class LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV , ST42DMSB

HANNSpree ST42DMSB 42 Wall Mountable LCD HDTV - Walmart.com

 

[BeKure]

Just picked up a GTX 550 ti 2GB card and it has a mini HDMI port on it so i used a mini HDMI to HDMI cord to connect to my HDTV and it works. No black borders whatsoever. The only question I have is why went connected vis HDMI the picture is not as vibrant as it is when you connect DVI to VGA? Don't get me wrong, the picture via HDMI is clear and all but just not as vibrant. Actually the different is so significant that I went back reverted back to my DVI to VGA cable unfortunately.
I wanted to hook up via HDMI because I assumed that it would look the same (or perhaps even better) than DVI to VGA. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or not. Does anyone have a opinion on the matter?
Thanks.

 

[raven2510]

Have you tried adjusting your color setting in the Nvidia control panel yet?

 

[BeKure]

Have you tried adjusting your color setting in the Nvidia control panel yet?

I didn't try that. Do you have your monitor hooked up via HDMI? Have you noticed a difference when hooked up that way opposed to DVI-VGA?

 

[BeKure]

I hooked it back up via HDMI and I am playing around with the color options now to see if I can get it to look as good as it does via DVI-VGA.

 

[raven2510]

Have you tried adjusting your color setting in the Nvidia control panel yet?

I didn't try that. Do you have your monitor hooked up via HDMI? Have you noticed a difference when hooked up that way opposed to DVI-VGA?

I don't use DVI/VGA anymore. Its really outdated tech. It will be nearly all but gone in 3 years anyway. I use HDMI or Display port now. It transmits more data and is just easier. Audio+video on one cable is so much cleaner.

 

[BeKure]

Maybe I just have to get used to this new look because I'm so used to DVI/VGA. It does look really clear and crisp but it also looks as if I have placed a anti-fingerprint screen protector on my HDTV though
Like I said, I think I have to just get used to the look.

 

[BeKure]

Actually when I think about it, my display appears to have a matte finish when connected via HDMI oppose to the glossy finish look that I had when connected via DVI/VGA. I love that the display is clearer with the HDMI connection but I do miss the glossy effect that the DVI/VGA did provide. If anyone has any suggestions on how to possibly attain the glossy look via HDMI then I'm all ears.

 

[BeKure]

Update: I played around with some settings in Nvidia Control Panel and got it to look a bit more vibrant.

 

[panais]

Good job!

 

[NeuBreed]

I have this same problem

how did you get your issue fixed, if i may ask.