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SR1520NX resolution limited to 1024x768!
I bought a compaq SR1520NX computer from compUSA.
For some reason, the maximum video resolution is set to 1024x768, even if I choose a monitor type that clearly supports up to 1600x1200. If I uninstall the SiS video utilities, then I can set the resolution to higher (1280x1024, 1600x1200, etc). But without the SiS utilities, some features are lost. E.g. gamma cannot be changed. If I then download the latest SiS graphics utilities from HP (for the compaq sr1520nx), then after installing those utilities, setting resolution to 1280x1024 results in the resolution staying at 1024x768, but the desktop becomes a virtual desktop with the size of 1280x1024 -- scrollable by moving the mouse. I don't want a scrollable desktop. I just want the resolution to change. The motherboard is K8S-LA, I think made by Asus. Chipsets are made by SiS. I have also tried the drivers from SiS with the same problem as the HP drivers. Any ideas? Or, is there a better forum else where to post this question? |
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"peter" wrote in message news:l3tJe.1093$1S.1019@trnddc04... I bought a compaq SR1520NX computer from compUSA. For some reason, the maximum video resolution is set to 1024x768, even if I choose a monitor type that clearly supports up to 1600x1200. If I uninstall the SiS video utilities, then I can set the resolution to higher (1280x1024, 1600x1200, etc). But without the SiS utilities, some features are lost. E.g. gamma cannot be changed. If I then download the latest SiS graphics utilities from HP (for the compaq sr1520nx), then after installing those utilities, setting resolution to 1280x1024 results in the resolution staying at 1024x768, but the desktop becomes a virtual desktop with the size of 1280x1024 -- scrollable by moving the mouse. I don't want a scrollable desktop. I just want the resolution to change. The motherboard is K8S-LA, I think made by Asus. Chipsets are made by SiS. I have also tried the drivers from SiS with the same problem as the HP drivers. Any ideas? Or, is there a better forum else where to post this question? You may have to switch to a lower color depth to get the desired screen size. The screen size supported is a function of the memory in the video card along with the color depth. The more bits per pixel, the more memory is needed at a given screen size. -- Earl F. Parrish |
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wow, you've had this problem for some time. as i posted on another
forum, answering presumably u: Peter-I have the same comp except HP model. Nuke that crap OEM installation of Windows home and all its bloatware with a fresh install. Temporarily use whatever vid drivers winxp decides to use, and go to the SiS site for vid drivers for that chipset (760/964). It's been awhile since I did it, but I know it's there-just look around. The options are WAY better once u do, and u have a few utilities. I highly doubt it's your monitor. If you get it right, your display properties should say this: 651_661FX_741_760_760GX_M661FX_M661MX_M741_M AND: quick SiS page search led me to this: http://www.sis.com/download/agreement.php?id=155810 download, un-rar it, and follow the setup.exe within. choose YES to uninstall current driver. if u have any rollback software, might wanna do that beforehand to save yourself a headache. pretty sure it's the one i have. GL. |
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peterwrote:
I bought a compaq SR1520NX computer from compUSA. For some reason, the maximum video resolution is set to 1024x768, even if I choose a monitor type that clearly supports up to 1600x1200. If I uninstall the SiS video utilities, then I can set the resolution to higher (1280x1024, 1600x1200, etc). But without the SiS utilities, some features are lost. E.g. gamma cannot be changed. If I then download the latest SiS graphics utilities from HP (for the compaq sr1520nx), then after installing those utilities, setting resolution to 1280x1024 results in the resolution staying at 1024x768, but the desktop becomes a virtual desktop with the size of 1280x1024 -- scrollable by moving the mouse. I don't want a scrollable desktop. I just want the resolution to change. The motherboard is K8S-LA, I think made by Asus. Chipsets are made by SiS. I have also tried the drivers from SiS with the same problem as the HP drivers. Any ideas? Or, is there a better forum else where to post this question? Is this on-board video? |
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