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External Monitor Issues... PLEASE HELP!

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  1. Alex Moore Alex Moore is offline

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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:01am)

    Okay, so I have a hanns g 27.5" monitor set up with my gateway laptop, which has a cracked screen that is not viewable. My problem is with this monitor, the computer is using it as the primary and only monitor, but is still using my computers max resolution of 1024x768. While my monitors maximum resolution is much higher. My question is how do I set my monitor to its maximum resolution so I can view more tables and what not?
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:15am) in reply to Alex Moore

    For Windows XP (assume same with Vista)

    Right click on your desktop.
    -Graphics Properties
    -Display Settings
    -Screen Resolution
     
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:22am) in reply to Nole91

     
    Originally Posted by Nole91 View Post

    For Windows XP (assume same with Vista)

    Right click on your desktop.
    -Graphics Properties
    -Display Settings
    -Screen Resolution

    Yea, I've tried this but the max is set at 1024x768 b/c thats the max for my laptop.... how do I make it a higher resolution that matches the maximum of my external monitor?
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:30am) in reply to Alex Moore

     
    Originally Posted by Alex Moore View Post

    how do I make it a higher resolution that matches the maximum of my external monitor?

    Youd have to upgrade your laptop graphics card, which is a pain in the fucking ass to do.
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:31am) in reply to Alex Moore

    Your video card must not support the higher resolution.

    Verify the video card specs on the laptop manufacturers support site and upgrade if necessary.

    Another option would be to buy a docking station- most have their own video cards in them.
     
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:32am) in reply to Nole91

     
    Originally Posted by Nole91 View Post


    Your video card must not support the higher resolution.

    Verify the video card specs on the laptop manufacturers support site and upgrade if necessary.

    Another option would be to buy a docking station- most have their own video cards in them.

    OK thanks, but, how do I find my video card specs? Sorry I'm some what of a N3WB with computers
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  7. p0k3rj03 p0k3rj03 is offline

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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 2:50am) in reply to Alex Moore

    it doesn't have to be a hardware issue, try updating your drivers first. and install the software that came with the monitor. i have 2 of these, they're fantastic, you'll love it :)
     
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 3:13am) in reply to Alex Moore

    Also, I've looked at downloadable drivers for my laptop on gateway.com but am unsure as to which driver I need to download. Any help greatly appreciated.
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    Jun 26th, 2009 (6/26/2009 11:53am) in reply to Alex Moore

    Anything? Anybody? Anybody got anything?
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