LCD display problem - Using the DVI Input/Cable

Question

After weeks of talking with Dell technicians (actually spending most of the time on hold) regarding the use of the digital input to the LCD display, trying new drivers, reprogramming the FLASH on the video card, etc., etc., and reading about all the others [on this forum] that are having the same problem... I finally spoke to a Dell technician tonight who informed me that the problem is not yet resolved! He told me that the two outputs on the video card are currently setup for handling two displays.  I am only quoting what I was told. Incidently, like most of you experiencing this problem, I have a 1703 LCD with the NVidia GeForce 5200 video card. I was told to periodically check the Dell Support Web Page to find out when the problem is resolved and how to handle it.  Somehow I feel Dell should contact us.  I also feel like I paid for something I did not get.  Sorry to sound like I'm venting, but I guess I am.  A lot of time has been wasted that will never be recovered. If anyone knows anything different, especially if it is more positive, please post. Thanks, Exhausted!!! PS   Does anyone get the 'Digital Line Detect' error message?  This is supposed to be related [somehow] to the lack of a DVI cable.  Again, this is what I was told.

rps3394 · Answer

Dell certainly isn't sending out a consistent message. According an article on C|Net, Dell claims to have solved the problem, and yet none of the users who have posted to the 1800FP stuck in DVI Power Save Mode thread seem to agree.

amajamar · Answer

Check these links.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=27226

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=32275

BTW, I believe the Digital Line Detect program is to make sure that your modem is plugged into an ANALOG phone jack. A DIGITAL phone jack will (can) damage the modem. If you are getting this error message check the phone jack.

amajamar

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