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    zv5000 Fixed Aspect Ratio graphic problem

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Brenton, May 29, 2005.

  1. Brenton

    Brenton Newbie

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    Hi all,

    This is my first post here, and I'm hoping someone will be able to give me a solution to this problem.

    I just recently got my zv5000 and I'm quite happy with it.

    One problem I've recently run into was a graphic problem when trying to run games that have a lower res (like running 800x600 on the 1280x800 laptop screen) using the "Fixed Aspect Ratio" setting under the Geforce4 440 Go properties.

    The graphics become scrambled.

    Everything is fine when using "Display Adapter Scaling" and "Centered Output" but the display is then stretched or too small.
    I think the graphic drivers version is 47.16.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Brenton

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    HP zv5000
    AMD Athlon 64 3200+
    1gb RAM
    80gb 4200rpm HD
    nVidia G0 440 64mb
    DVD-RW /w DL
    15.4" wide screen /w Brightview
     
    Brenton, May 29, 2005
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is a MUCH newer nVidia driver on hp.com's support page. I'm not sure it'll fix the issues you listed but you should get it anyhow.
     
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  3. Brenton

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    Ah k, Thnx Brian, I'm d/l it now.

    If anyone else knows of this problem or has encountered it and knows a solution please let me know. Thnx

    EDIT: Have downloaded and installed the latest drivers from the HP support site. Still have the problem with fixed aspect ratio.

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    HP zv5000
    AMD Athlon 64 3200+
    1gb RAM
    80gb 4200rpm HD
    nVidia G0 440 64mb
    DVD-RW /w DL
    15.4" wide screen /w Brightview
     
    Brenton, May 29, 2005
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  4. mtrivs

    mtrivs Notebook Evangelist

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    I would call HP tech support and see what they say...
    Just my 2 cents

    ~HP Pavilion ZV6000 series~
    -AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz
    -512MB RAM
    -128MB ATI Mobility radeon X200m
    -80GB 5400RPM HDD
    -15.4" Widescreen w/ Brightview
    -DVD±RW W/DL support
    -XP Pro
    -2X 12-Cell Batteries
     
    mtrivs, May 30, 2005
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  5. rfortson

    rfortson Notebook Consultant

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    I have the same problem. I just decided to not use the fixed aspect ratio, so I don't really have a fix.

    Russ

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    768mb RAM
    60gb 4200rpm HD
    nVidia G0 440 64mb
    DVD-RW/CD-RW
    1394, 5-in-1 card reader
    15.4" wide screen
    802.11 b/g w/Speedbooster
     
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  6. Brenton

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    Yeh thing is I'm from Australia, but I've got the laptop from the US. I don't think the Aus HP support would help too much.

    Neways, it seems if I'm going to play a game or such, in, for example, 800x600 resolution, then if I change the res on the desktop first, then go into the game then theres no problem (so far).

    Might be a small problem I'll have to live with.
    Again, any suggestions are welcomed.

    Thnx for the replies

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    HP zv5000
    AMD Athlon 64 3200+
    1gb RAM
    80gb 4200rpm HD
    nVidia G0 440 64mb
    DVD-RW /w DL
    15.4" wide screen /w Brightview
     
    Brenton, May 30, 2005
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