Monitor "drivers" are strictly speaking not device drivers and are not necessary. They basically just copy the monitor's supported display modes to the Windows registry in case the graphics driver is unable to obtain the information from the monitor's EDID. They also copy a generic ICC profile to WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\color.
A profile correlates a device's color characteristics to a standard device independent color space. This enables color information to be shared accurately between devices and applications that support color management.
A generic profile is one created by the manufacturer of a device. It may be better than no profile but won't be accurate for every individual device.
Profiles are only of use in color managed applications, eg Photoshop. Unless you are a graphic designer or are trying to get accurate prints from your digital photos, I wouldn't be too concerned with profiles. Monitor calibration is more relevant for everyday use, (and a necessary prerequisite to profiling).
TALON1973
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July 19th, 2008 16:00
yeah i just got teh monitor this morning ... i'm usingh window xp myself ......
i'm using it via dvi connection but running it under plug and play
are there any drivers for the 2408 ?
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July 20th, 2008 02:00
2408WFP driver
Monitor "drivers" are strictly speaking not device drivers and are not necessary. They basically just copy the monitor's supported display modes to the Windows registry in case the graphics driver is unable to obtain the information from the monitor's EDID. They also copy a generic ICC profile to WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\color.
superkarts
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July 20th, 2008 21:00
Im using DVI input.
Im using XP and 8800GT gfx card.
When i plugged in the monitor it already had 1920x1200 resolution in the list.
I installed the driver though cos it came with the support CD.
Any harm?
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sgeva2001
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July 22nd, 2008 16:00
Can you explain what are the properties or the advantages of "generic ICC profile"?
I am a beginner and not recognize it.
thank you
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July 22nd, 2008 23:00
This article explains profiles - http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=321382
A generic profile is one created by the manufacturer of a device. It may be better than no profile but won't be accurate for every individual device.
Profiles are only of use in color managed applications, eg Photoshop. Unless you are a graphic designer or are trying to get accurate prints from your digital photos, I wouldn't be too concerned with profiles. Monitor calibration is more relevant for everyday use, (and a necessary prerequisite to profiling).