Default Monitor, Can not update driver

Question

Ok, I tried to update something in XP and things got a bit wonky. I reinstalled XP now suddenly I'm in the VGASave prison. I'm using a dimesion 2300 with an 1800FP monitor. When I go to my settings it just tells me the default monitor is installed. I have checked the forums and nothing has helped yet. I fear I'm stuck using this computer with HUGE FONTS AND HUGE WINDOWS until it's death. I checked inside and of course, on board video so I can't remove it and reinstall, especially since the Device Manager doesn't even show any monitors installed. I know VGAsave is for your video when it fails, but I'm confused, I already have on board video and like the background looks great, as good as it ever did so I don't see what the deal is with everything else. I've reinstalled the video drivers from Dell and everything, but still no luck. Can anyone help me at all?

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

rockstardaddy, Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum. Try reinstalling the chipset drivers and then you need to reinstall the video card drivers back into the system.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

rockstardaddy, Click the link below to download the drivers for your system. http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_2300&os=WW1&osl=EN

rockstardaddy · Answer

Thanks for the reply. The one disc I have, I installed all of the drivers from and still nothing. Is there somewhere online I can find both of these drivers I need?

rockstardaddy · Answer

Ok man you totally saved me. I wasn't downloading the chipset drivers again and that's what totally fixed this. Thank you again!

One omre question since you seem to know all, after I installed a DVD burner I keep getting a message anytime I boot up that says "Passwords have been deleted, please set the password switch to the open position to reboot" or something like that, then I press F1 and I boots up. Anyideas?

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

rockstardaddy,

You may want to clear the bios password and also clear nvram to see if that will resolve your issue.

Clearing CMOS/NVRAM

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for your computer. Before proceeding, record all current settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.

To clear the computer's CMOS:

Shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
Remove the computer cover.
Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board. The jumper is on the first two jumper pins nearest the back of the computer. Move the jumper to the two pins nearest the front of the computer, wait approximately 5 seconds, and then move the jumper back to its original position.
Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
If you are prompted to press to continue, press .

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).

Shut down the computer.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
Remove the computer cover.
Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board, and then attach the jumper to both pins.

The jumper is attached to only one pin for shipping.

Replace the computer cover.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your screen, shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
Remove the computer cover.
Remove the password jumper.

Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it.