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Latitude D430 + Samsung SyncMaster 204BW
Hi, I just received my new D430 laptop and connected it to my Samsung SyncMaster 204BW via the Dport docking station. 1. It does not support DVI connection and I must connect the analog ports :-( - Did I miss something here. The Dport has a DVI port, the Monitor has a DVI port, but it seems that it is not supported by the D430 (I tried both cables, only the analog allows anything to display on the Samsung) 2. I can not get the Video card to be set to the best resolution for this monitor, which is 1680x1050. I can select 1280x1024, 1400x1050 and 1600x1200 but not the exact resolution my monitor supports. I bet this is the same for the widescreen Dell monitors which are at their best on 1680x1050. So this is not due to the monitor brand or model. What do I need to do/install to get the D430 to let me select the adequate resolution for my LCD? Is it hopeless? Thanks, Vincent
Steve911
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October 2nd, 2007 09:00
vlasfarg
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October 2nd, 2007 12:00
Yes I did - 3 times - Here are the details:
Report Date: 10/02/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 08:24:07
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4814
Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 2038 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 224 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 15 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 15 Stepping 2
Processor Speed: 1196 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 27A2
Device Revision: 03
* Accelerator Information *
Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1343
Current Graphics Mode: 1280 by 800 True Color (60 Hz)
* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *
Active Monitors: 1
Active Notebook Displays: 1
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 205BW/204BW, SyncMaster Magic CX203BW(Analog)
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 16.0 inches
Vertical: 12.0 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (67 Hz)
640 by 480 (72 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (56 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (72 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
832 by 624 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (70 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1152 by 870 (75 Hz)
1280 by 960 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
1600 by 1200 (60 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Not Supported
Suspend Mode: Not Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported
* Notebook *
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 205BW/204BW, SyncMaster Magic CX203BW(Analog)
Display Type: Digital
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: Not Available
Vertical: Not Available
Monitor Supported Modes:
1280 by 800 (60 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Not Supported
Suspend Mode: Not Supported
Active Off Mode: Not Supported
As you can see the monitor is installed and identified. The supported modes do not come fom the Samsung driver, but from the Laptop. To test that I installed the driver for my Dell 228ws LCD that supports the same resolution (1680x1050) and works just fine with my desktop (a Dell E521). Same limitation.
I even refreshed the Intel graphic card driver with no effect. The crazy thing is that the graphic adapter lists an even higher resolution (1600x1200, that's more pixels).
Any other suggestion? They are all welcome.
Vincent
vlasfarg
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October 3rd, 2007 14:00
vlasfarg
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October 4th, 2007 12:00
1. the D430 should support DVI.
2. the D430 should support my monitor at 1680x1050
If this is not correct, let me know.
I will try tonight with my Dell LCD (228ws) at home that has the same characteristics as the the Samsung.
Vincent
DELL-Chris B
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October 4th, 2007 12:00
Can you confirm if a second monitor is unable to receive DVI as well?
Also, have you contacted Technical Support yet on this issue?
If they are unable to assist, send me a Private Message with the following information.
Name:
Service Tag and/or Express Service Code:
Customer Number:
Case Number:
vlasfarg
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October 5th, 2007 21:00