2001FP & Dimension 4100 Compatiblility

Question

I just purchased a Dell 2001FP Monitor.   When I try to start Windows, the XP splash screen freezes and does not allow me in. I have now booted to my old Trinitron monitor and switched the monitor cable to the 2001FP and I have a pictue which I am not thrilled with. Contrast is too high and there are many 'blurry' spots.  If I reboot again with the 2001FP attached I will lock up again, I assume because there aren't any drivers for the monitor on my system.   I did not read anywhere before I purchased this monitor that it would not be compatible with my Dell 4100.  How do I remedy this problem?   Computer: Dimension 4100 Video Card: NVidia GeForce2 GTS   Thanks!

jeffpriz · Answer

I don't know why you're having troubles with the boot process.. (are you running Nvidia's most recent video drivers?)

but as far as the picture being below your expectations, I'm guessing that you're running the monitor via it analog (d-sub) input ?

I've heard of others seeing poor results when using that input from their video card, only to see great improvements when switching to the Digital DVI input...

I'm not sure if your Geforce 2 has a DVI output (i'm guessing that no, it doesn't).. But if it does, try switching to that and see if the picture quality improves.

Rosestudio · Answer

I did just download the latest driver and so far so good.  I am nervious about rebooting since that's were the problems were.  The poor image quality was due to color management setttings I had set specifically for my old CRT.  The quality is quite good now.   The next trick is seeing if I can still boot into Windows.

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