Monitor Resolution Problem

[John Mathisen]

I have a machine about 5 years old for which I just purchased a new wide
screen monitor. The new monitor requires a resolution setting of 1440x900,
but when I go to display property/settings this setting is not available and
the screen resolution is distorted. How can I resolve this problem?

Thanks

John

 

[John John - MVP]

It's an issue with your graphic adapter, see if you can get new drivers
for your adapter. If the adapter cannot support the resolution you will
have to replace it.

John

 

[Ian D]

I have a machine about 5 years old for which I just purchased a new wide
screen monitor. The new monitor requires a resolution setting of 1440x900,
but when I go to display property/settings this setting is not available
and the screen resolution is distorted. How can I resolve this problem?

Thanks

John

Did you install the monitor's inf file? I used a 1680x1050 LCD
on a system with a 6 year old ATI 9600XT card. The 9600XT
was able to set the proper resolution after the monitor's inf
was installed. A later video driver wouldn't hurt either, if
one is available.