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    XPS 1330 HDMI problem (screen goes blank frequently)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by memox, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. memox

    memox Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have been searching on these forums for a while but i couldn't find a similar problem description.

    I have XPS M1330 With Nvidia 8400GS & HDMI out. Running on Vista Home Premium.

    When i connect my laptop to LCD TV (tried on 2 TV's. 32" HD ready 1366x720 and 42" FULLHD 1920x1080) via HDMI cable. I get perfect picture on TV. I can use windows and applications.

    But when i start watching a movie or start a game (i think any fast running picture) picture is starting to go blank for a 1 or 2 sec on every few seconds. But it is not a fixed frequency. It is random. sometimes i can watch it for 30 minutes with no interruption but sometimes screen start to go blank (black screen) on every 5-10 seconds.

    When i stop video or game and go to static windows desktop screen, there is no problem. I think problem is depending on moving pictures?

    Depending on TV black screen last for 2 seconds (on 42" Philips LCD) or about 5 secs (on 32" Toshiba LCD) i think black screen duration is on depending to TV's software's initialization time for HDMI signal.

    I have tried running a game (very simple game running on 640x480) and blanking frequency was quiet high on the game, i cound't play because of interruption.

    I have tried updating nvidia graphics driver from dell driver page. I have tried using nvidia stock driver. I have updated to my system bios A11 - A12 - A14 but nothing helped.

    I have tried changing HDMI refresh frequency 50hz and 60hz.

    I have tried using several video player softwares, Media Player classic, Media Player, KMP Player.

    Any body has an idea?
     
    memox, Jan 16, 2009
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  2. Foxterri

    Foxterri Newbie

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    I have the same problem but just with my XPS 1530

    Anyone have any solution ?
     
    Foxterri, May 16, 2009
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