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    M17x output to External 1900x1200 monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TostitoBandito, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. TostitoBandito

    TostitoBandito Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently hooked up my m17x to my Dell 2405FPW LCD via a miniDisplayPort to DVI cable. When I initially powered on my laptop it started up duplicating the display on both screens in 1600x1050 resolution. I was quickly able to disable the laptop display and get my monitor running at 1920x1200.

    Everything was fine until I restarted my computer. Now, for the life of me, I can't get back into the same configuration with my laptop screen disabled and the 1920x1200 output on my monitor. The only way I can seem to get any output is in 1600x1050 resolution. If I change to anything else, including 1900x1200, I get nothing on the monitor.

    Anyone have any advice from having experienced any of these issues?
     
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    Ah, think I've got it now. I had unchecked "Alternate DVI Operational Mode" in CCC flat panel settings at some point during troubleshooting. Checking that allowed me to get 1920x1200 output. Now it even does a full reboot with the lid closed and preserves my display settings. Happy day.
     
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