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    Vaio Z Not Working with External Monitor

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by IntenseIGFX, Jun 17, 2011.

  1. IntenseIGFX

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    I have a Dell 2007 FPW hooked up via DVI with a DVI to HDMI adapter. The VAIO sees the monitor, allows me to do the extend screen / duplicate but no picture shows up on the monitor. In the Nvidia Cpannel is even says the name of the monitor and lists it as a plugged in monitor. If I unplug the connector from the PC the monitor recognizes that its been unplugged from the display source, but for whatever reason there's no picture. I take the exact same connector that was in the Z and plug it into my Alienware and the picture comes up on the monitor immediately. Any clues whatsoever?
     
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  2. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Your Z set to speed mode?
     
    beaups, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. IntenseIGFX

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    Yep 10char
     
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    Try waiting for a couple of minutes after connecting the monitor. Sometimes HDCP takes a while to evaluate the credentials of the new device.

    Also, check the refresh rate of the signal being sent to the monitor. Some monitors have trouble doing 1080p@60Hz and need it to be dropped down to 24Hz.

    After each change to the settings, wait a couple of minutes before deciding that the picture is not going to come.
     
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  5. IntenseIGFX

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    I had the thing connected for 20 minutes and nothing. Anything else?
     
    IntenseIGFX, Jun 18, 2011
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    Are you sure your video switch works ?
     
    DustB00, Jun 18, 2011
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    Did you tell windows to use the second display? Eg extend/clone etc.
     
    beaups, Jun 18, 2011
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    Did you try selecting 1920x1080@24Hz or 30Hz? Select from custom resolutions. Some older monitors can't do 1080p@60Hz.
     
    anytimer, Jun 18, 2011
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  9. IntenseIGFX

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    This Dell monitor is actually really nice. When it was hooked up to my desktop in the past it was @60 hz. Also, when I hook it into the alienware instead of the Z it runs perfectly at 1680x1050 @ 60 hz. There isn't even an option for anything under 60. The Sony sees the monitor, allows me to play with the options of extending / cloning just like it's working, except no picture. What can I do?
     
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    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    Did you try a different monitor? Or the vga port?
     
    TofuTurkey, Jun 18, 2011
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  11. IntenseIGFX

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    I'll find a VGA cable and see if that works. This is the only monitor I've got.
     
    IntenseIGFX, Jun 18, 2011
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