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    seeking help for aspect ratio problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by f1f1, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. f1f1

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    i have lenovo g570 laptop with ati 1gb hd 6370m graphic card, i tried to play some games on it but it run with black strip on either side. also some videos and some websites appears on centre only, what should i do
     
    f1f1, Apr 23, 2012
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    please help me if u know what to do
     
    f1f1, Apr 23, 2012
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    Have you tried changing the screen resolution from within the game? Also, there should be an aspect ratio option inside catalyst control center.
     
    namaiki, Apr 24, 2012
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    guess its the same as nvidia as you have to change it to full screen each time you update the graphics drivers.
    go into ati control panel and look for aspect ratio or full screen mode.
     
    MrDJ, Apr 24, 2012
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    I had this too. It's caused by a combination of Windows 7 and Nvidia Control Panel.

    Open up Nvidia Control Panel
    Under Display -> Adjust desktop size and position
    Select "full-screen" as the scaling mode.

    Now it won't have black bars when you select a non-aspect ratio resolution.

    FAIL. Just saw this is for ATI. Same sort of problem, but you need to google the ATI solution, it will be in CCC.
     
    Rykoshet, Apr 24, 2012
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    no i didnt found aspect ratio option in catalyst control center
     
    f1f1, Apr 24, 2012
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    google is your friend (sometimes) :) no idea if it works as never used ati

     
    MrDJ, Apr 24, 2012
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