James,
* What graphics driver (& version) are you using?

* Are you using just the one display?

* If I understand correctly, you are saying that 1680x1050 is not 'contained' within the display - you have to scroll to see the edges. Correct? (If so, I think Robert has misunderstood your post)

* Do you have scrollbars on the Desktop??

* What happened when you updated the graphics driver?

Sorry for all the questions, but this is puzzling :)

James, I think it is safe to assume this be your first LCD monitor. Excellent choice for the first monitor and hope the same will provide many hours to your working splendor. 1680x1050 is not just optimal it is native resolution of this monitor. Due to a different nature of screen compared to your previous CRT screens, for LCD it is mandatory to obtain native resolution to provide you the best visual environment. That means, also the best readability in your case. Perhaps you should rethink your monitor/keyboard position and find the proper balance within your seating and distance from your screen. I have to say, only 30" makes me perceive the way you described your early experience with 2007WFP. I would never go above 24" and always add another monitor (dual or tripple) not even 30" is as flexible as proper dualhead for my work. Just set your native (1680x1050) resolution, give it some time and in a very short time you will benefit understanding how this is no longer any obstacle, but very productive and pleasant resolution. It takes some time for some people who are first time working with Wide display to adapt. Good luck with your new monitor.

Message Edited by RobertII on 06-02-2007 09:04 AM

- I'm not exactly amazing on the technical side of things, but I think I have a SiS 661FX graphics card running on driver version 3.60. - Yes I have only one display. - Yes that's right, the image is too big for the screen - the screen only shows a portion of the actual screen image. When I move my mouse towards the edge of the screen, it 'slides' the screen image across/up so that I can see all of it. When the Start button is right in my lower-left corner, the image 'extends' out, I would imagine, about an inch or two up and about five or six inches to the right outside the screen. - Nothing really happened when I upgraded the driver, just asked me to restart it, and nothing changed. Sorry if this is confusing guys, it's kinda the opposite of the 'Screen Image too small' problem I've seen on here!

SiS 661FX is an integrated graphics chip on the motherboard. This thread (and a couple of others I read) suggests that it cannot display the 1680x1050 widescreen resolution, however, the last poster suggests (without proof) that it can, with a driver update. This is often the case with other graphics adapters. Anyway, I'd say that is the source of your problem.

From SiS:

Why my SiS Integrated Graphic can not support 1440x900 resolution?

If your SiS integrated graphic (SiS650 series, SiS661 series, SiS740, SiS741 series, and SiS760 series) can not support 19" WXGA for 1440x900 resolution, you may check some information below:

1. Update the latest UniVGA3 driver, you may download from Download Center.
2. Check your VBIOS version, go to "Control Pannel" -> "Display" -> "Settings" -> "Advanced" -> "Administrator" -> "Product information", and you can see the VBIOS information, please check if it is updated to 2.28.00 or later.
3. If your VBIOS version is not 2.28.00 or later, you have to update your BIOS, please contact your board maker or system provider to get BIOS update support.

We only manufacture chipsets for Mainboards/VGA cards, but do not assemble boards or cards for retail use. Retail board and card manufacturers often customize SiS chipsets' hardware and software to s u i t their particular system or configuration, so drivers on this site may not work for your particular system.
Your manufacturer is the best source of information for product information and support. We suggest you obtain technical assistance from your board or card manufacturer first before installing SiS drivers.


Some more questions:
What is your computer make & model?
Do you know the motherboard make & model?
Where did you download the drivers from?

Message Edited by gpro on 06-03-2007 12:27 PM

I've looked up my BIOS and it's something ridiculous like 0.988... I've managed to get the 1280x1024 working without blur, so it's back as it was. I think I'll just leave it and maybe upgrade the graphics card and motherboard when I get some money. Thanks all for your help though, much appreciated.