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    External display

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wojtek_pl, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. wojtek_pl

    wojtek_pl Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    Because of lousy refresh rate of built-in LCD display in my Fujitsu-Suimens Amilo Pi1536 (60Hz only :( ) I tried to connect external CRT monitor.
    Well.. it works with DVI-to-D-Sub interface (came with laptop - nice) but I cannot set up a different resolution and refresh rate ? It's the same as on LCD: 1200x800x60Hz...
    And with Fn key I can only turn external monitor On or Off - notebook's LCD is always On.
    I have Radeon X1400.
    Any help please ? I 'd like to set it to use external display only with 1024x768 and 75Hz minimum. Is it possible?
     
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  2. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    First of all: all notebooks have a 60 Hz display.

    About your resolution. Go to CCC (Catalyst Control Center) and change the resolution. (See my screenshot.)

    Charlie :)
     

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    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    is it possible to connect a CRT into a laptop :|
     
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  4. wojtek_pl

    wojtek_pl Notebook Consultant

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    Yes... It's there... :) Thanks !
    I need new glasses as I completely overlooked this settings :D

    But 60Hz sucks ! My eyes hurts when I play a game for a few hours... :(
     
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    wojtek_pl Notebook Consultant

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    It's weird but it's possible.
    :D ;)
     
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