Re: xp's virtual desktop

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From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 09/25/04 

Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 09:56:07 -0500

It seems that they want only the options that you have
displayed. You might try some older drivers that don't lock
you out. They may have had problems with burnt out monitors
and to avoid warranty problems/cost lock the system.

"Paul Turner" <pturner@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
news:41553411$0$15875$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com...
| Hi,
|
|
|
| The monitor displayed is the exact model I have (iiyama
vision master pro
| 400)
|
| The little check box which allows me to display all modes
is greyed out
| along with all the writing.
|
| any ideas?
|
| "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote
in message
| news:uXHPPStoEHA.644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
| > Do you have a monitor.inf file for the monitor(s) you
have
| > tried, does the monitor show as "default" or by name?
| > Did you install the motherboard drivers that came with
the
| > mobo?
| >
| > Have you tried the "show all modes" option in display
| > properties/settings/advanced (or whatever) to over-ride
the
| > default protection?
| >
| > Legal warning to CMA, If you blow your monitor I am not
| > responsible, use at your own risk.
| >
| > Does your Dad have great eyesight? Most older folks
have
| > trouble with small letters and such.
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > "Paul Turner" <pturner@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
| > news:415521b7$0$8487$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com...
| > | Hi All,
| > |
| > | I have just built my dad a pc with a Asrock k7s41gx
mother
| > board which has
| > | onboard vga (SIS 741).
| > | I have installed service packs 1 & 2, tried just about
all
| > monitor types I
| > | can find and the latest display drivers.
| > | Can anyone tell me why I cant get a resolution greater
| > than XGA (1024x768)
| > | without the OS using Virtual desktop?
| > |
| > | The screen is a 17" iiyama which used to run quite
happily
| > at 1280x1024 and
| > | at a push 1600x1200 although things were a bit on the
| > small side.
| > |
| > | Any help much appreciated.
| > |
| > |
| > | Paul
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
|
|

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