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    Z70VA external VGA @ 1680x1050?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Rufhausen, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Rufhausen

    Rufhausen Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Z70VA that I've attached a 20" Dell 2005FPW flat panel monitor to via the VGA port.
    When I extend the display, it says the resolution is at the native 1680x1050 (same as the laptop display). However, it's obvious it not correct.
    If I go to the Advanced tab, and click on displays, it lists the resolution as 1600x1050.
    I recently installed a driver for the flat panel via Windows Update, but it didn't make any difference.
    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
    Rufhausen, Feb 23, 2006
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  2. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Give PowerStrip a go.
     
    Ice-Tea, Feb 23, 2006
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  3. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Powerstrip is an option, a good one infact, but you should try reinstalling your display drivers.

    If you're using third party drivers, I suggest using Ati's Catalyst drivers instead.

    Wait I'm kinda confused, you said when you EXTEND your display it says it's at its native 1680x1050, what is IT?
     
    Shampoo, Feb 23, 2006
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  4. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    You might want to try getting the latest ATi Catalyst Drivers just incase. If your still running the Asus OEM drivers, it's really old! This might fix your problem.
     
    D3X, Feb 23, 2006
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