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    M17x HDMI problem.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    So I connected my laptop to my pc via HDMI, once its connected, my laptop goes into a black screen, while my TV goes to a dark green screen. I can't do anything from there as my laptop is not accessible. Are there certain procedures to making it work?

    Thanks!
     
    str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009
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  2. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

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    I would power off the computer, hook up the cable then turn in on. I maybe the resolution that it is trying to display on your tv is not the proper resolution.
     
    kilthro, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    Ive done that. Also I've tried 2 different resolutions, and same thing happens with both. My TV is a widescreen -- 32". I have the laptop resolution set to 1920x 1200
     
    str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009
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  4. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    Well now it shows a blue screen. I'm using windows 7. It looks like my wallpaper, but its all messed up looking. I've tried messing around with the settings as well, but no luck =/
     
    str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009
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  5. catacylsm

    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    I had this, but im ati, i actually fixed it using modded drivers and installing sp2, but this was vista, the errors get frustrating.

    What i would do is, screens tend to like to clone after being plugged in, try and clone the exact resolution on both screens, make sure the refresh rates all good.
     
    catacylsm, Aug 17, 2009
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  6. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    Can I use SLI? Or does SLI have to be disabled?
     
    str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009
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  7. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    I think sli needs to be disabled.

    This was discussed in another thread I believe and it is a driver issue.
     
    sleey0, Aug 17, 2009
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  8. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    So are there any drivers that fix this problem? (To use SLI when using a tv)
     
    str4ktt, Aug 17, 2009
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  9. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    for cloning SLI wont work, for extended SLI should work fine

    I have my M17x going to a Denon Receiver right now going out to a Sony 52"

    Worked great so far (and getting sound properly through the receiver :) )
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Aug 17, 2009
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  10. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    ok so desire that fix's for any monitor? Cause I am going to school tomorrow and I just bought a HDMI cable to hook up from the m17x to the tv. Hook it up and follow those instructions..Just asking...=)
     
    Clauss, Aug 18, 2009
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  11. Jubal

    Jubal Notebook Consultant

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    I have mine set up where my HDTV is my monitor and my laptop display is off. It works like a champ with no problems at all, and I run in SLI with the setup that Desiree described. I can tell when I am in stealth mode, because the big screen doesn't show my desktop.
     
    Jubal, Aug 18, 2009
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  12. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Desire I cant find that option in my nvidia control panel...No boxes like yours are shown.
     
    Clauss, Aug 19, 2009
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  13. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Also I have it connected to the tv but windows center wants me to like enter an 8 digit code found from the adapter, can anyone offer a simple solution
     
    Clauss, Aug 19, 2009
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