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    How to check what brand display you have and heat monitor

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by newbier, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. newbier

    newbier Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 with lcd 1920 X 1200. I read somewhere that if you go in to Device Manager > Monitor, it will show the brand of LCD you have. However, my showed Generic PnP monitor. Any idea why or am I checking the wrong place.

    They said LG is the best, while Samsung is fair, is it true?

    Also, does 1720 have a program to monitor heat and fans speed?

    Finally, I have a 256mb 8600 Graphic card, how do I made an extend screen to my 20 LCD monitor? Can I make the second screen in different resolution then my laptop screen?

    Thank you very much.
     
    newbier, Oct 26, 2007
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    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    Open the device manager, double click on monitors, double click on plug and play monitor, click on detail box. It should say Display/with the part number. The first few letters should give brand.

    Not exactly sure but I8KfanGUI may work with the newer laptops
     
    Hiker, Oct 26, 2007
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