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    t410s external dell u2711 problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by R.H.D, May 18, 2012.

  1. R.H.D

    R.H.D Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    I tried connecting my u2711 to my t410s laptop, but the resolution is capped at 1680x1050.
    The monitor is connected with a dvi cable and a displayport to dvi adapter.

    The dvi cable should be fine since i've used it at 2560x1440 resolution with a w500(RIP) for over a year without a problem.

    Hope someone can help.
     
    R.H.D, May 18, 2012
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  2. Thors.Hammer

    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had no problem driving my U2711 at 2560x1440 with my T410S. I was using a direct DisplayPort coming off the dock. The T410S I had was an Optimus model.
     
    Thors.Hammer, May 18, 2012
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  3. R.H.D

    R.H.D Notebook Enthusiast

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    The one i have is with Intel HD Graphics, and i dont have a dock for it. I usually connect a w500 to the monitor but it died this morning.
     
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think the max for DVI is 1920x1200.
     
    ZaZ, May 18, 2012
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  5. R.H.D

    R.H.D Notebook Enthusiast

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    The dvi cable works with higher resolutions, i've used it at 2560x1440 resolution for over a year.
     
    R.H.D, May 18, 2012
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    I don't know about your personal usage, but that's what the specs say.
     
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    power7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anything larger than 1920x1200 needs Dual-Link DVI, yet according to tabook, Intel HD3000 has merely " DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)"

    Direct connection DisplayPort->DisplayPort w/o adapters should work.
     
    power7, May 18, 2012
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  8. R.H.D

    R.H.D Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really wanted to avoid buying a diplayport cable since i can only buy it online and have to wait till Monday or Tuesday before getting it.
    But i guess i'll have to then.
     
    R.H.D, May 18, 2012
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    power7 Notebook Evangelist

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    U2711 and U2709 have DisplayPort->DisplayPort included in the box.
     
    power7, May 18, 2012
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  10. R.H.D

    R.H.D Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know, i spend 2 hours looking for it before buying the adapter and then posting here.
    I bought the monitor used, so i must have forgotten to get the dp cable with me when i picked it up.
     
    R.H.D, May 18, 2012
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