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    dv5 HDMI Resolution Problem

    Discussion in 'HP' started by thinblueline, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. thinblueline

    thinblueline Newbie

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    Hello,

    I currently own a dv5-1235dx. The native resolution for this laptop is 1280x800. However, when I connect the HDMI cable to my laptop, the maximum resolution my display settings will allow is 1024x768. This makes it look awful on the TV, stretching a 4:3 display across a 16:9 screen. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
     
    thinblueline, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Make sure that isnt the Max resolution of the TV. And check your TV's settings as well.

    You could try forcing a certain resolution, if you have an Nvidia, via. the Nvidia Control Panel. ;)
     
    ahl395, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. thinblueline

    thinblueline Newbie

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    I don't have Nvidia, it's all Intel. And I don't believe it's my television, because if it was, my computer should still let me at least set the resolution to 1280x800.
     
    thinblueline, Apr 19, 2009
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    Raito_Yagami, Apr 19, 2009
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  5. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    do you have a 720p TV?
     
    sublime313, Apr 19, 2009
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    Try updating the intel chipset drivers?
     
    Boomerz, Apr 19, 2009
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    Boomerz Notebook Enthusiast

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    And I'm sorry that you have an intel gpu :p
     
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    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    Try setting the TV to be the primary display. The laptop will then look a little strange with bars on top and bottom but it should all fit on both screens that way.
     
    cat mom, Apr 19, 2009
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