monitor driver missing

Question

Just replaced Hard drive on Dell 1110 running windows xp.  Utilized all the original disks to download drivers etc., updated windows, checked for drivers.  However my E196FPF monitor is running at 600x400 resolution and no changes can be selected or changed.  Finally got it to work half way by installing a intel extreme graphics 2 driver however the one that came on it was the Integrated INtel 3d AGP Graphics and this one is not working properly.  Cannot access the 3d agp graphics/driver or other.    I have downloaded the driver from Dell website but when unzipped it is just a PDF file explaining set up of the monitor.  Worked on Chat last night but was not able to resolve the issue.   Any help would be greatly appreciated.

osprey4 · Answer

Hi kj41, You need not the monitor driver but the correct video driver. This should be the correct one, unless you've added a video card to your system.

rdunnill · Answer

Is that a B110 or 1100 you're referring to? Neither of those models has an AGP slot; your video card update options are limited to PCI.

kj41 · Answer

The Packing slip says I have a Dimension 1100 Series and and Integrated Intel 3D AGP Graphics.

kj41 · Answer

This  Springdale Driver was already on the computer with the updated version 6.14.10.4396.  An auto update in the night may have fixed the issue (perhaps an xp issue.)  Thank you

osprey4 · Answer

Ok, good to hear you've got it fixed.

Jon853 · Answer

I had a similar problem with my monitor driver.  I reinstalled Windows Vista 32-bit from the Dell Factory Image Restore on my XPS 420.  After installation, the Device Manager showed a PnP monitor instead of the Dell monitor.  Eventually, Windows Update offered my original Dell monitor driver as an optional download.  After installing, the Device Manager showed the Dell monitor.

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