WSXGA monitor resulution setup

haikal

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hi guys,
i just bought a new Samsung syncmaster 2033sw...
to be used as an extension monitor from my laptop,
my graphic card is Intel Graphics Media
the driver for that comes along with my monitor is SyncMaster 2033SW/2033SWPLUS,SyncMaster Magic CX2033SW(Analog)

so, the resolution was suppose to be 1600 by 900,
but there's no such option in my "display setting"... (btw, i'm using vista)...
there's only an option for 1440 by 900. and even that comes after i updated the driver, the options were even worse before...

does anybody knows how i could possibly get a resolution option for 1600 by 900? could anybody help?
thanks guys....
 
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Try setting it to 1440x900, see what it looks like. Is your monitor 16:9 or 16:10?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    *Modified*Dell Inspiron 531s
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell RY206 0RY206
    Memory
    4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX GeForce GTS 250
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer 5.1 Surround Sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE198WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat-panel LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    LOGISYS 575W SLI Ready ATX12V
    Case
    Cooler Master CM 690
    Cooling
    2 120mm, 4 vents optional fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Stock
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 3000
    Internet Speed
    20 MB/s Down...2 MB/s Up
right now, it's 1440 by 900. doesn't really bad. actually it's good enough, but slight a bit stretched. so currently it it displays 16:10, but it's suppose to be 16.9 - that's why it's a bit stretched.
 

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right now, it's 1440 by 900. doesn't really bad. actually it's good enough, but slight a bit stretched. so currently it it displays 16:10, but it's suppose to be 16.9 - that's why it's a bit stretched.
try 1280x720 or if possible 1920x1080
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    *Modified*Dell Inspiron 531s
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell RY206 0RY206
    Memory
    4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX GeForce GTS 250
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer 5.1 Surround Sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE198WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat-panel LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    LOGISYS 575W SLI Ready ATX12V
    Case
    Cooler Master CM 690
    Cooling
    2 120mm, 4 vents optional fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Stock
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 3000
    Internet Speed
    20 MB/s Down...2 MB/s Up
According to the specs for that monitor, the native resolution is supposed to be...

Samsung SyncMaster 2033SW Specifications
Display: 20″ Wide TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Pixel Format: 1600 x 900

You may have to go into the video card's control panel and do a manual setup.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
and by the way guys,
i checked my intel graphic media accelerator driver's information.
it says that it supports 1600 by 900. and that was the highest that it could support.
but in my display option, it only displays up to 1440 by 900..
i don't understand how to solve this guys..

thanks for your help so far guys..
 

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how do i get to the video card's control panel, dude?
and what setups should i make?

Right click the monitor and choose "Personalize", then "Display Settings", then "Advanced Settings", then look for the control panel for your graphics card.

Other then that, I don't own a laptop, nor would I know what options you have with an intel graphics card so I can't give step by step procedures. Perhaps your owners manual has them?

Sorry
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
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