More about Resolution Resetting problem

[Lillian in Mass.]

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on 5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1 loaded or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently. That gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems, it is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

 

[Curious]

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?

FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on 5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1 loaded or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently. That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems, it is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my particular PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway monitor. Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?

FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on 5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1 loaded or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently. That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems, it is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Curious]

You left 2 questions unanswered.
1. What interface are you using? I will assume VGA.
2. What model of monitor? Just knowing it is a Gateway monitor is not
enough.
3. I assume that you downloaded and installed the driver update that you
found at the Compaq website.

Generic is not the monitor name. generic just means that your graphics card
has no idea what make or model your monitor really is.

Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my particular PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway monitor.
Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?

FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

:

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about
screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on
5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu
under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1 loaded
or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently. That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems, it
is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

Thank you for clarifying questions.
1) For Monitor info it says that "connector type" is VGA.
2) Monitor is Gateway VX720. The same Report gives serial # GWY02D0 .

Lillian

You left 2 questions unanswered.
1. What interface are you using? I will assume VGA.
2. What model of monitor? Just knowing it is a Gateway monitor is not
enough.
3. I assume that you downloaded and installed the driver update that you
found at the Compaq website.

Generic is not the monitor name. generic just means that your graphics card
has no idea what make or model your monitor really is.

Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my particular PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway monitor.
Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?
message FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

:

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about
screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on
5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu
under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1 loaded
or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently. That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems, it
is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

That is very interesting info!
But then, it would seem that text and images would be tiny.
And aside from this info, how does one change the resolution setting to what
I prefer? (1024x768)

By the way, I've had the monitor for many years. I've only gotten a new PC
(the Compaq Presario).

I'll try the recommended setting.
Lillian

According to the following link the native resolution of your Monitor is
1600x1200 so you should be trying to configure it as 1600x1200@60Hz over VGA
and not as 1024x768

http://support.gateway.com/s/MONITOR/7002201/700220102.shtml

Thank you for clarifying questions.
1) For Monitor info it says that "connector type" is VGA.
2) Monitor is Gateway VX720. The same Report gives serial # GWY02D0 .

Lillian

You left 2 questions unanswered.
1. What interface are you using? I will assume VGA.
2. What model of monitor? Just knowing it is a Gateway monitor is not
enough.
3. I assume that you downloaded and installed the driver update that you
found at the Compaq website.

Generic is not the monitor name. generic just means that your graphics
card
has no idea what make or model your monitor really is.
message Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my particular
PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway
monitor.
Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian


:

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what
native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?
message FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

:

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about
screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on
5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu
under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1
loaded
or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently.
That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems,
it
is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

Yup, resolution too tiny.

What does that mean-- not compliant with new PC and Vista and new graphics?
Lillian

According to the following link the native resolution of your Monitor is
1600x1200 so you should be trying to configure it as 1600x1200@60Hz over VGA
and not as 1024x768

http://support.gateway.com/s/MONITOR/7002201/700220102.shtml

Thank you for clarifying questions.
1) For Monitor info it says that "connector type" is VGA.
2) Monitor is Gateway VX720. The same Report gives serial # GWY02D0 .

Lillian

You left 2 questions unanswered.
1. What interface are you using? I will assume VGA.
2. What model of monitor? Just knowing it is a Gateway monitor is not
enough.
3. I assume that you downloaded and installed the driver update that you
found at the Compaq website.

Generic is not the monitor name. generic just means that your graphics
card
has no idea what make or model your monitor really is.
message Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my particular
PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway
monitor.
Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian


:

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what
native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?
message FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

:

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread. Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup" about
screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on
5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp Menu
under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1
loaded
or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently.
That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other problems,
it
is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian

 

[Lillian in Mass.]

Mr. Curious,
Thank you so much for following this.

First, let me give you the driver info that I recently downloaded from
Compaq website. And the version reads the same when looking it up in Control
Settings.
» Intel Express Chipset Graphics Driver Update 04-2008
7.14.10.1461 >>

I have not approached the fonts and DPI idea. But the driver update may
have helped, because the PC seems to be holding the resolution after a few
startups so far. Pretty good.

So, hopefully I'm done. for now...
Thanks so much!
Lillian

If it works you can change the font size by increasing the Windows DPI (dots
per inch).
Also you can to control panel. What driver release does it say it is using
for what graphics card?

Yup, resolution too tiny.

What does that mean-- not compliant with new PC and Vista and new
graphics?
Lillian

According to the following link the native resolution of your Monitor is
1600x1200 so you should be trying to configure it as 1600x1200@60Hz over
VGA
and not as 1024x768

http://support.gateway.com/s/MONITOR/7002201/700220102.shtml


message Thank you for clarifying questions.
1) For Monitor info it says that "connector type" is VGA.
2) Monitor is Gateway VX720. The same Report gives serial # GWY02D0 .

Lillian

:

You left 2 questions unanswered.
1. What interface are you using? I will assume VGA.
2. What model of monitor? Just knowing it is a Gateway monitor is not
enough.
3. I assume that you downloaded and installed the driver update that
you
found at the Compaq website.

Generic is not the monitor name. generic just means that your
graphics
card
has no idea what make or model your monitor really is.
message Thanks for responding.
Upon startup/reboot the PC automatically resets to 800x600 despite
my
setting to 1024x768.
AS FOR YOUR OTHER QUESTION, I went to Compaq website for my
particular
PC
and saw driver update for following:
----------------------copied from PC report--------------------
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1374
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Monitors: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.63
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
Vertical: 9.0 inches
-----------------------------END copy------------------------------
I'm now seeing my monitor's name. But it is actually a Gateway
monitor.
Is
it entered wrong on this report? Just wondering.

Lillian


:

What resolution are you trying to send over what interface to what
native
resolution display?
What release of what graphics card drivers are you using?
in
message FORGOT to mention that I have also downloaded updated
graphics/Intel
drivers
from the manufacturer. NO Change still.

:

[Don't know why, but can't sign-in to direct discussion thread.
Any
thoughts
on that? But I'll re-create the discussion here.]

My PC: brand new, Compaq Presario SR5223WM desktop, Vista
Home
Premium 32

On 3/16/07 a thread started, "Resolution Reset on Startup"
about
screen
resolution not holding the setting. Has to be re-set constantly.

I did the 2 recommendations given, one on 5/19/08 and another on
5/29/08.
1st fix= using WinRE and running StartUp Repair and rebooting
and
resetting
graphics and rebooting. DIDN'T HELP.
2nd fix= To uncheck an option, "Base Video", in the StartUp
Menu
under
"misconfig". This option was already unchecked when I looked.

I have also had the resolution problem regardless of Vista SP1
loaded
or
not. (because I've had to run a full "System Recovery" recently.
That
gave
opportunity to see if that was a cause.)

Anyone have more ideas on this problem? Like all other
problems,
it
is
annoying.
Greatly appreciated!
Lillian