1703 Fpt screen resolution/display mode--how do I increase it?

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Forgive what is probably a real basic question, but I'm stumped and don't know where to turn.

I have a Dell 4600i with a 1703Fpt plug-and-play monitor. I am getting ready to buy a larger monitor (my wife is having vision problems and I also need it for Photoshop work) but the ones I am considering all have substantially higher display modes. The current maximum I am able to access is 1280 x 1024 even though the Intel 82865G in the computer indicates it could support up to 1920 x 1200, which would be sufficient for what I want. (It's hidden/grayed-out and thus unavailable to me at present.) But because it's a plug-and-play monitor, I guess there is no driver installed.

My question is basically this: if I buy a new monitor, will it include software that will allow it to display up to 1920 x 1200? If not, what do I need to do? Buy a new video card? Find and download a driver? I'm lost!

Many, many thanks.

Message Edited by tiganeasca on 01-12-200705:25 PM

Message Edited by tiganeasca on 01-13-200709:08 AM

Slash_202 · Answer

I can't be 100% sure on this but it depends on two thing. One is the graphics card and two is the LCD. Some cards have a high res than the display does so if you increase the res more than the display can handle then it will not fit. If your card can support the 1920 x 1200 then there should be no problem. For example I have a L1710S and its native res is 1280 x 1024 and graphics card supports upto 1680 X 1600. If I set my lcd passed the 1280 x 1024 then the screen becomes cramped like the screen is being squished inwards form all sides. I hope this help Message Edited by Slash_202 on 01-13-200712:44 PM

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1703 Fpt screen resolution/display mode--how do I increase it?

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