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    Flickering screen when using HDMI->DVI dual monitor setup

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by chaindriver, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. chaindriver

    chaindriver Newbie

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    Hi to all,

    I own an ASUS G1S and just bought a new 22" Samsung monitor. In order to utilize the DVI capabilities of the new monitor, I bought a HDMI to DVI convertor and used that for my dual monitor setup. However, whenever both screens are on, my laptop screen flickers in a way like some kind of heat wave distortion. There is no such problem if I use either of the screens alone, or when I use VGA cable instead.

    Any ideas on what might be causing this and the possible solutions?
     
    chaindriver, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Welcome to the forums!

    Your issue is most likely a driver related issue. Try install newer drivers from laptopvideo2go.com and see if that helps.
     
    David, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. thalanix

    thalanix Notebook Deity

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    have you checked to make sure both refresh rates are right?
     
    thalanix, Feb 7, 2009
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    chaindriver Newbie

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    Hi David, thanks for the answer. I installed the latest drivers and the problem has been solved. Thanks!

    Thanks for the reply. Yes both refresh rates were the same (60Hz). Anyways, it's working now :)
     
    chaindriver, Feb 8, 2009
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  5. David

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    No problem, glad I could help :)
     
    David, Feb 8, 2009
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