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    Fix for those unable to get their m11x working on an external monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by laz91, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. laz91

    laz91 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was just about to post an issue i was having trying to get my m11x to display on my external Samsung P2350 monitor. I was using a HDMI to DIVI cable and whilst the monitor was recognizing that the m11x was plugged in (the "check signal cable message disappeared), i could not get the m11x to recognize nor display on the monitor. I looked EVERYWHERE including a few dead threads on this forum looking for an answer to no avail. I did however find a way to get it to work which doesn't make much sense but is very simple so though i would post it for those having similar troubles in the future

    Plug the cable into the m11x when it's on and then plug it into the monitor, again when it' already on

    So laptop 1st THEN monitor and then magic it works.

    Hope this helps even 1 person
     
    laz91, Apr 8, 2011
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  2. tehkrazyne5s

    tehkrazyne5s Notebook Geek

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    if it doesn't recognize it try hitting windows+p
     
    tehkrazyne5s, Apr 8, 2011
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  3. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    I've heard of this technique when using high resolution screens eg. 2560 x 1600 to overcome connection issues.

    However, connecting HDMI or DisplayPorts to external 1920 x 1200 monitors on an M11xR1 have not been a problem when selected via screen resolution or Windows+P.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Apr 8, 2011
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  4. laz91

    laz91 Notebook Evangelist

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    This didnt work for me on the numerous times i tried it on my r2
     
    laz91, Apr 8, 2011
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