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    Can't output 1080p

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by fabarati, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    ARgh. I can't output 1080p on our tv (Philips 42PFL7962d) anymore. I have reinstalled drivers and a new bios. Tried every damn setting i could find. What's annoying is that it worked yesterday. help me please.
     
    fabarati, Mar 28, 2008
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    do you not have to force it in the VGA Card settings? like Nvidia contorl panel or Catalyst?
     
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    No, you don't. But I did it anyways. Still didn't work.
     
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    Never mind, it started working by itself again.
     
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    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    Something to remember when using a PC/laptop on any HDTV. Make sure that the TV is on and the input selection is set to whatever port you're plugged into before booting the laptop. While a lot of laptop will auto detect an external monitor when you plugged it in after boot up. Sometimes it fails. The best solution at that point is to use the above step and re-start the laptop.
     
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    Oh, all that was set up. I didn't touch anything on the tv. There was something happening on my laptop, I think.

    But good tip for those who ahve similar problems.
     
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    Like Wiz said, I wouldn't be surpised if it didn't just not detect the connection. That happens sometimes even on DVI connections, and where you need to swap monitors or resolutions to get it to clue in.

    It's siimilar to the 'force detection' for TVs, it's much rarer, but it even happens with my standalone BluRay & HD players and the TV, so even dumb connections that should do it automatically sometimes stumble.
     
    TheGreatGrapeApe, Mar 28, 2008
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