Guardian 0 Posted January 16, 2003 Hi guys: just bought an IBM P96 19" monitor capable of 1600x1200@85 hz ...but i can't go beyond 1280x1024@60 hz the drivers from IBM don't help at all Win XP insist in limit me at 1280..... Any clue how fix the problem? Is there any manner to customize the monitor settings? thanks in advance Share this post Link to post
Bursar 0 Posted January 16, 2003 Have you unticked the box that say "Hide modes this monitor can't display" (or words to that effect?). Otherwise as mentioned, I'd point the finger at your video drivers. Share this post Link to post
Guardian 0 Posted January 16, 2003 Hello thanks for the answers the card is a Leadtek GF2 the drivers are the 21.83 detonators that box is unticked already any clue? Share this post Link to post
Jerry Atrik 0 Posted January 16, 2003 thats an fd trinitron. should have no problems is it the desktop that wont go to 85? os? color depth what happens when u force it to 1280x1024x32 @85 Share this post Link to post
Guardian 0 Posted January 17, 2003 Hello yes, the problem is only in desktop settings... it just don't let me to select that video modes, i can't force it.... Share this post Link to post
Mr.Guvernment 0 Posted January 17, 2003 your video card myabe can not go that high?? i know some det i had with my g4 and my 19' sony trintron - i could go 1600 x 1200 - 75mhz - but oher drives, i could only get 60mhz, or i could only do a 1360 x 768 max res with 60mhz. try the nvidia refresh rate fix? - get new dets? Share this post Link to post
Jerry Atrik 0 Posted January 17, 2003 i had the same card and it worked fine when it fried some resolutions stopped working. for grins try the leadtek drivers instead. Share this post Link to post
Guardian 0 Posted January 17, 2003 Hello thanks for the answers Problem solved! drivers issue... i tweaked it with NVrefreshtool and now 1600x1200@85 working fine. Share this post Link to post