2709W + DisplayPort = Issues?

Does anyone else have the 2709W connected via DisplayPort?  If so, is it working properly?

 

I have been trying to use it, but it seems very unstable.

 

When I turn on the computer and monitor:

- 66% of the time BIOS will post

- 33% of the time the screen will remain blank or in power saver mode

  - If this happens, reboot and try again

 

 

If the computer gets past BIOS and makes it to windows login:

33% of the time the screen will be zoomed in

 

When this happens the only way to fix it is to reboot the PC and hope I make it back to the login screen with the proper 1920x1200 resolution.

 

 

If the monitor goes into standby (length of time doesn't matter, I tested between 5 and 20 minutes):

- 80% of the time I have to reboot to get the screen to post again.

- 20% of the time the monitor will wake up, but the redraw rate is really slow (between 1-2 minutes).

 

 

I've tried looking for similar issues via google, but I haven't been able to turn up much.  It seems not a lot of poeple have this monitor or they're not running it via DisplayPort...or I'm not searching with the proper words.

 

I also tried multiple computers and PS3 to cycle through the various inputs to see if that would "wake-up" the DisplayPort input...it ususally didn't :(

 

 

I have also ran my tests using DVI and HDMI as well.  DVI and HDMI are 100% stable.  Monitor goes to sleep, I move the mouse, it's instantly back on.  I cycle through various connections, there is still output on the screen.  DisplayPort on the other hand is causing me to wonder...is my $700+ monitor the problem or $150+ video card the problem?

 

Part of why I bought the video card was beacause it supported DisplayPort (and there was a nice rebate dropping price to $120).  At the time I didn't have DisplayPort on my monitor, but I knew my next Dell 24XX or 27XX would.  So here I am with DisplayPort but it's working worse than expected for the next generation of connections.

 

 

Computer #1 Specs (custom build, workstation):
- Motherboard
  - Abit IX38 GuadGT (latest bios installed)
- CPU
  - Intel Q9450 Processor (not overclocked)
- CPU Cooler
  - Zerotherm Nirvana NV120
- RAM
  - 2GB DDR2-800
- Video
  - Palit 9600GT Sonic 512MB (default bios, I don't see an updated bios)
    - 178.24 32bit English WHQL driver
    - I also tried some of the older drivers
- HDD
  - 250GB WD
  - 1TB WD
- Case
  - Antec P182 (black, 120mm fans x5 set at mid or high)
- Power Supply
  - Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W
- Operating System
  - Windows XP SP3 (32bit) + latest updates (primary os)
  - Various Linux Live CD's (every now and then)
- Monitors
  - Dell UltraSharp 2709W (REV A00, just barely had it for 3 weeks)
  - Dell UltraSharp 2001FP (disconnected now that I have the 2709W)
  - Soyo 24' MVA panel (disconnected now that I have the 2709W)

 

 Computer #2 Specs (custom build, linux server/htpc):
- Motherboard
  - Gigabyte GA-MA78G-DS3H (latest bios installed)
- CPU
  - AMD 6000+ 89W Processor (not overclocked)
- CPU Cooler
  - Standard
- RAM
  - 4GB DDR2-800 (4-4-4-12)
- Video
  - AMD 780G onboard graphics
- HDD
  - 36GB WD Raptor
  - 4x 320GB WD (Hardware RAID5 via 3ware 9650SE)

- Case
  - Antec 900 (black, 120mm fans x4 set at mid or high, 200mm fan set at low)
- Power Supply
  - Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W
- Operating System

   - Various Linux Live CD's (64bit)

     - Still deciding on what version of Linux install and use
- Monitors
  - Dell UltraSharp 2709W (REV A00, just barely had it for 3 weeks)

 

Laptop #1 EVEREX X5000XT

- CPU
  - AMD
- RAM
  - 2GB DDR2

- Video
  - Nvidia 7600GS

    - Dedicated

    - 256MB

    - DVI out

- HDD
  - 100GB WD
- Operating System

   - Windows XP SP3 (32bit) (updated through Oct)
- Screen
  - 17in widescreen

 

Computer 1 via DVI = 100% stable

Computer 1 via HDMI = 100% stable

Computer 1 via DisplayPort = unstable

Computer 2 via DVI = 100% stable

Computer 2 via HDMI = 100% stable

Laptop 1 via DVI = 100% stable

Laptop 1 via DVI to HDMI = 100% stable

PS3 via HDMI = 100% stable (1080P)

 

So, does anyone else have any DisplayPort feedback?  Are you using an Nvidia based graphics card?

 

 

Other various links I found via google:

 

Palit Link (this is the video card I have)

http://www.palit.biz/main/vgapro.php?id=632

DisplayPort Problems
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=73230

Nvidia DisplayPort products don't really work
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?Itemid=34&id=7060&option=com_content&task=view

 

Thanks for any help/feedback you can provide,

iamsomeone