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    m17xR4 and LG29ea93 max. resolution?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bpat, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. bpat

    bpat Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,
    I have a LG 29ea93 ips wide screen monitor with 2560x1080 resolution.
    How do i get my Alienware M17xR4 to work with my LG at 2560 x 1080. I can only get 1920 x 1200 with HDMI, is the max of this HDMI output ?
    Would it work with a mini displayport to displayport cable?
    I found this in a other forum,..HDMI can support 1920 x 1200 and Display port can get a resolution of 2560 x 1600.
    Thanks and regards.
     
    bpat, Feb 27, 2013
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    You need mini displayport to displayport (if your monitor accepts) otherwise you need a mini displayport to DVI dual link I think.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Feb 27, 2013
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    Thank you DDDenniZZZ, yes there is a displayport on that screen, i will try that :)
     
    bpat, Feb 28, 2013
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    I have heard problems with HDMI across all brands of notebook, displayport (with or without an adapter) seems to be the way to go.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 28, 2013
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    Yes, thanks Meaker, i ordered one today .
     
    bpat, Feb 28, 2013
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    Be aware to go beyond 1920x1080 it needs to be an active adapter if you are going to HDMI or DVI (dual link too for dvi).
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 28, 2013
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    Meaker is right, the active adapter is needed. They are actually higher in price but it's the best one you can get and will definitely solve the issue.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 1, 2013
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    Thanks Luis and Meaker.
    I ordered a mini displayport to displayport cable on ebay, probably for monday.
    If that doesn't solve the problem, i will buy a active adapter.
    In the box is also a DVI Dual-Link cable, but i cant use that on the m17x.
     
    bpat, Mar 2, 2013
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    update:

    I received my displayport cable today, i changed my settings to DP in the monitor,... no signal... .
    but:
    I updated my amd gpu drivers (13-1) and with de HDMI i have 2560x1080 resolution.
     
    bpat, Mar 4, 2013
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    Weird how the displayport cable dont work. At least you got it working anyways :)
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Mar 4, 2013
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