Help with resolution settings

[Larry Shields]

  On 09/11/2010 07:58 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
> On 11/09/2010 22:44, Larry Shields wrote:
>> On 09/11/2010 07:36 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
>>> On 11/09/2010 22:00, Larry Shields wrote:
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>>>> *I am using the same Nvidia card as you, and have had no problems with
>>>> it...I use the driver 1.5.8 Nvidia 96.49.17 the default is 1600x900
>>>> refresh rate 50hz the Rotation is at normal...Display depth 24, the
>>>> metamodes I have set at 1024x768...I have a 20" HDMI monitor and the
>>>> screen is very clear on everything being shown...
>>>>
>>>> Larry*
>>>>
>>> I suspect that it may all have to do with the fact that while you are
>>> using an LCD (HDMI as you mention) monitor connected via DVI I assume,
>>> the OP is using a CRT (analog) monitor. Therein lies the difference?
>>>
>>> BC
>>>
>>>
>> *I have used the same driver for both a 15' monitor cga and this new
>> one that I have for LCD!...It works that is all I have to say about it...
>>
>> Larry*
> OK, but just a question: are you connected to your monitor via a DVI
> (digital) connection or an analog cable?
>
> My wife's computer has the nvidia FX 5500 card but I cannot get it to
> work with DVI, only analog.
>
> BC
>
*BC - - I do not have the HDMI cable, so I can not comment on it...

Larry
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