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2407WFP CVT-RB
Question:
Does the 2407WFP support reduced blanking?
Background:
I am looking to upgrade my video card so that I can send a digital signal to my new 2407WFP. While reviewing video card specifications I read the following lines in the specs for the nVidia GeForce 6200 OC from BFG Technologies (http://www.bfgtech.com/6200OC.html):
"Maximum Digital Resolution at 32-bit color: 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz*"
"* Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz on flat panel displays that support reduced blanking."
To deciper this I am reaing "DVI compatibility for sticklers":
http://www.playtool.com/pages/dvicompat/dvi.html
The articles gives the following advice:
"The monitor manual often includes a list of the supported display modes. Any reduced blanking modes will normally mention that they have reduce blanking or they'll mention the term CVT-RB (coordinated video timing- reduced blanking)."
Searching the manual for this montior at:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2407WFP/en/about.htm#Specifications
I can not find any references to CVT-RB or reduced blanking. As the montior ships with a single-link DVI-D cable and recommends 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) as the recommended resolution, I could assume it supports CVT-RB. Otherwise, the recommended resolution would be unattainable using the supplied cable. Nevertheless I would prefer to get some verification on this before I go out and spend more money.
This sort of thing really should be in the manual.
Does the 2407WFP support reduced blanking?
Background:
I am looking to upgrade my video card so that I can send a digital signal to my new 2407WFP. While reviewing video card specifications I read the following lines in the specs for the nVidia GeForce 6200 OC from BFG Technologies (http://www.bfgtech.com/6200OC.html):
"Maximum Digital Resolution at 32-bit color: 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz*"
"* Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz on flat panel displays that support reduced blanking."
To deciper this I am reaing "DVI compatibility for sticklers":
http://www.playtool.com/pages/dvicompat/dvi.html
The articles gives the following advice:
"The monitor manual often includes a list of the supported display modes. Any reduced blanking modes will normally mention that they have reduce blanking or they'll mention the term CVT-RB (coordinated video timing- reduced blanking)."
Searching the manual for this montior at:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2407WFP/en/about.htm#Specifications
I can not find any references to CVT-RB or reduced blanking. As the montior ships with a single-link DVI-D cable and recommends 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) as the recommended resolution, I could assume it supports CVT-RB. Otherwise, the recommended resolution would be unattainable using the supplied cable. Nevertheless I would prefer to get some verification on this before I go out and spend more money.
This sort of thing really should be in the manual.
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Kael30
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January 8th, 2007 16:00
donpellegrino
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January 8th, 2007 19:00
Since my original post I have purchased a BFG nVidia GeForce 6200 and it drives the montior at the optimal resolution over the supplied single DVI cable. Therefore, I have proven that this monitor does happen to support reduced blanking even though it is not mentioned in the manual.
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January 8th, 2007 22:00
Thanks. I will run this by Product Group and see if it cannot be added to the online User Guide.
donpellegrino
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January 9th, 2007 00:00