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    FW 290 HDMI resolution problem

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by najibkassis, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. najibkassis

    najibkassis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello
    I have a FW 290 with the ati graphics card. When I connect the laptop to my tv with the hdmi cable the resolution is displayed correctly on the tv at 1920*1080. However, when I disconnect the cable the laptop resolution goes to 1440*900 instead of 1600*900. So there are black lines on the edges of the screen. If I go to display settings or to the ati catalyst control center I cannot change the resolution back to 1600*900. 1440*900 is displayed as the max. The only way I can fix this is by restarting the computer. Does anyone know why this is happening or how I can fix it without restarting?
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    najibkassis, Jan 2, 2009
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    what is your driver version?
     
    ascariss, Jan 2, 2009
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    8.12. I installed it with that mobility modder thing, because the original one that came with the laptop didnt work at all; any menus that were supposed to open with a right click didnt open at all.
     
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    does no one else have this problem?
     
    najibkassis, Jan 3, 2009
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    I have never had it, but my screen on my tv and laptop are both 1920x1080, so I am wondering why this is happening. Technically it should revert back to the original desktop resolution once you unplug the hdmi cable.
     
    ascariss, Jan 3, 2009
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