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    T400 - My Display Problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    Hello,

    My T400 boots up in 800x600 resolution every time. It didn't always do this. It all started after I tried to hook up an external monitor with the vga port.

    Also, when I hit Fn + F7, the presentation director does not open.

    Has anyone else experienced this? It is annoying to have to switch my resolution to 1440x900 every time I boot up this computer.

    I have all the latest drivers installed.

    Please help, thanks!
     
    Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. F!nn

    F!nn Notebook Consultant

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    right click and go to your personalize tab and go to screen properties and set your screen resolution.

    Cheers.
     
    F!nn, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    I do this, every time I start windows but it always reverts to 800x600 when i restart or power it on.
     
    Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009
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    jasonr1988 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lol@this, you just stated what the OP just said his problem was as a solution.

    Anyway, did you try setting the gfx to discrete/onboard in the BIOS?
    That way it will default boot to one video option, and not get confused as to what gfx option/resolution to use.
     
    jasonr1988, Feb 16, 2009
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  5. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    K, I'll try this. But if I do will I be able to use the switchable graphics? Or will I be stuck with the ATI only?

    Thx
     
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  6. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    okay geat, so I did this. It now boots up with the regular 1440x900 resolution.

    next question... is switchable graphics still gonna work or no?
     
    Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009
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  7. jasonr1988

    jasonr1988 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not if you set it in the BIOS, it disables the other card.
     
    jasonr1988, Feb 16, 2009
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  8. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    I have noticed that Vista boot time is significantly shorter now now that I am in discrete graphics mode. Is everyone that has a T400 using this mode to avoid problems? One of the main selling features for me on the T400 was the switchable graphics.
     
    Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009
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  9. jasonr1988

    jasonr1988 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have to do the same thing on my T500, its quite annoying.
     
    jasonr1988, Feb 16, 2009
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  10. Rich.Carpenter

    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    Are you using the stock ATI driver from Lenovo? I don't believe that typical ATI drivers even support switchable graphics.
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Feb 16, 2009
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  11. Ranger620

    Ranger620 Newbie

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    Yes, i am using the Lenovo drivers. I dont get why it doesn't work now when it worked when I bought the thing in September. What did I do to it off? lol

    I really like the idea of switchable graphics. Someone please make it work the way it was intended.

    Also, if anyone else has any input or ideas that can resolve my issue, please post.
     
    Ranger620, Feb 16, 2009
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  12. Rich.Carpenter

    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    You could aways try uninstalling the current drivers and using ThinkVantage to reinstall them.
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Feb 16, 2009
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