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    Resolution problems with an Acer S243HL?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KurtisC07, Jul 20, 2010.

  1. KurtisC07

    KurtisC07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my new Envy 14 running a ATI Radeon 5650, but when I
    plug in my S243HL through an HDMI there is a black strip around the edge of the monitor even when I have the correct resolution settings, It worked fine with my old laptop so im not sure if there are settings I need to change, I havent installed any drivers for the monitor because the acer site only has it for windows Vista, is there some setting in the ATI panel I need to change for this?
     
    KurtisC07, Jul 20, 2010
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    scalling issue.. install ATI drivers and change scalling settings.. nver used ATI so i'm not sure what to do..
     
    sean473, Jul 21, 2010
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    would i need to install new drivers? the laptop is brand new so I would think it would alreayd hvae all the ati stuff, im at work so ill check when i get home thanks tho
     
    KurtisC07, Jul 21, 2010
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    cloudbyday, Jul 21, 2010
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    Ok i downloaded that but it doesnt have an option for 1920 x 1080, the ati
    catalyst control center only has these options. When I put it on 1680x1050, it atleast fills up the entire screen but distorts the image and is not clear.

    any ideas?
     
    KurtisC07, Jul 22, 2010
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    hold on i just had to enable GPU got it
     
    KurtisC07, Jul 22, 2010
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    it looks like u have a 16:10 res monitor so u have to use 1920X1200... i think it might be a good option to move this gaming section where ppl no more about drivers etc..
     
    sean473, Jul 22, 2010
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    1680x1050 _is_ 16:10, so if that resolution is distorted, his monitor certainly isn't a 16:10 monitor.
     
    Judicator, Jul 23, 2010
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