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    Omega Drivers Problem / Inspiron 8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ramadoss29, Aug 27, 2004.

  1. Ramadoss29

    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    So I downloaded the Omega Drivers today and performed all the instructios correctly (i.e. uninstalling the original ATI control panel).

    So I went to play Desert Combat today (mod for BF1942). However when playing the game, it no longer occupies the entire screen. Previously the game fit to screen. Now, there are black bars on either side of my game. I checked my game video settings and they were set correctly to 1280 by whatever resolution that I typically play with. So what have I done to lose my widescreen gaming capability?
     
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Omega drivers should have a Screen Stretching option. This option is probably disabled. Just check the setting and enable it and that should fix the problem.

    -Vb-
     
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Venombite.. I hate to ask but where would I find this option?
     
    Ramadoss29, Aug 27, 2004
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    Nm.. I think I found it under Displays.
     
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    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    I ended up uninstalling the omega drivers because of this problem, it took me a while to figure out.

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
    mathlete2001, Aug 28, 2004
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