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    W3V x600 drivers resolution question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by caym, Jul 9, 2005.

  1. caym

    caym Newbie

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    Ok, this should be a relatively easy question. I'm buying a W3V, and I want to output a 1680x1050 resolution to an external monitor. Are there any drivers that do this? If so, which ones, where do I get them, and are they easy to install and manage?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    caym, Jul 9, 2005
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  2. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    No - found out not ever the omega drivers will work.
     
    PROPortable, Jul 9, 2005
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  3. matom

    matom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone knows if this PowerStrip utility might solve that:
    http://www.entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm

    I've read somewhere on the net, that the 1680x1050 resolution might become visible once you actually conect the monito to the laptop?
     
    matom, Jul 10, 2005
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  4. matom

    matom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got a mail from a friend who contactet Asus support about this. They told him, they'll test this, and today he recived this answer:

    It can support the resolution, when you set the resolution please make sure [to extend windows desktop to external monitor] is choosed.

    I still think it would be best if someone could try it somewhere.
     
    matom, Jul 11, 2005
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  5. matom

    matom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, I can now confirm that W3V with x600 does indeed support 1680x1080 resolution for external monitor.
    Once you connect the monitor, and select "extend my desktop..." id Display Properties/Settings, you can than go to advaced/ATI display settings, select monitor, and it detects external monitors resolution and refresh rate, which is than also available in Display Properties/Settings.
     
    matom, Jul 18, 2005
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