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Monitor problems

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  • 11-09-2011 2:07am
    #1
    dito kou
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    I was going to use an old 17 inch Dell monitor for my new computer (edit: it's not a Dell, could my prob be driver issue?) untill I found something better.

    It connects with VGA but I can't get it to display anything:confused:, when I press the buttons on the Monitor itself it says it's in "Power save Mode and to press any key or move the mouse", I did and it does nothing.

    So I connected it up to a newish TV and I can't get an image there either with the VGA but it's fine when I use HDMI?

    The cable was fine, am I missing something simple here?


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    #2
    Trevor451
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    First of all, what graphics card is it? Do you have the latest drivers installed for this card?


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    dito kou
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭dito kou


    Brand spanking new computer with a radeon 6770, I don't even have windows on it yet.

    It displays fine on the TV but I can't use it come tommorrow morning, it's not mine, need to get it working on the Dell.

    So get it all updated you think?


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    #4
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    Even if you don't have the drivers installed for the graphics card it should still output video signal. :confused: Are you sure that the DVI to VGA cable adapter is working? Have you tried both DVI ports?


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    uberpixie
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    What resolution do you have your display set to when connected to the tv?

    Can you lower your resolution to 1024 x 768?

    If you start the pc in safe mode with the monitor connected what happens?


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