Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags
Welcome to Windows Vista Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows Vista. The Vista forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows Vista tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Newsgroups > Vista General

Vista - Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

Reply
 
Old 09-16-2006   #1 (permalink)
David M. Carney


 
 

Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

I recently installed Vista RC1 on my computer.

I did have XP Media Edition.

My problem is I tell Vista to turn off my monitor after 30 minutes when
plugged in. However, after 30 minutes, my monitor goes dark but it isn't
turned off or put in standby. There is still some light coming from the
monitor and the power LED is green.

XP would act as I expected. It would actually power the monitor off so there
was nothing coming from the display. The power LED would change from green
to yellow.

How do I make this happen in Vista?

Monitor is a NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX.

Sincerely,

David


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-16-2006   #2 (permalink)
Peter M


 
 

Re: Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

If your running a ATi video card you cant. Seems to be some problems with
drivers and who knows when that will get fixed.

"David M. Carney" <carney1979@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news0F6F37F-7322-4F81-84E5-36E84A6BC4EA@microsoft.com...
>I recently installed Vista RC1 on my computer.
>
> I did have XP Media Edition.
>
> My problem is I tell Vista to turn off my monitor after 30 minutes when
> plugged in. However, after 30 minutes, my monitor goes dark but it isn't
> turned off or put in standby. There is still some light coming from the
> monitor and the power LED is green.
>
> XP would act as I expected. It would actually power the monitor off so
> there was nothing coming from the display. The power LED would change from
> green to yellow.
>
> How do I make this happen in Vista?
>
> Monitor is a NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> David
>


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-16-2006   #3 (permalink)
jwardl


 
 

Re: Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

Hmmm...

I had the same problem, but strictly in XP, after upgrading to a new
motherboard with built-in graphics. I made sure to upgrade the BIOS to the
latest version, and download the latest driver (it was an SIS chipset), all
to no avail -- had the exact same issue as you.

Later, I upgraded the video by adding an add-in board, and the problem
vanished. Up until now, I thought it was a defect in the motherboard's
on-board video circuitry. Given your problem, I'm thinking it may be a
driver glitch (i.i. a programming error).


"David M. Carney" <carney1979@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news0F6F37F-7322-4F81-84E5-36E84A6BC4EA@microsoft.com...
>I recently installed Vista RC1 on my computer.
>
> I did have XP Media Edition.
>
> My problem is I tell Vista to turn off my monitor after 30 minutes when
> plugged in. However, after 30 minutes, my monitor goes dark but it isn't
> turned off or put in standby. There is still some light coming from the
> monitor and the power LED is green.
>
> XP would act as I expected. It would actually power the monitor off so
> there was nothing coming from the display. The power LED would change from
> green to yellow.
>
> How do I make this happen in Vista?
>
> Monitor is a NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> David
>


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-16-2006   #4 (permalink)
David M. Carney


 
 

Re: Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

That must be it. I am running an ATI card. This will get sorted out.

Overall, still impressed with Vista.

David

"Peter M" <phmcn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OntnSPe2GHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> If your running a ATi video card you cant. Seems to be some problems with
> drivers and who knows when that will get fixed.
>
> "David M. Carney" <carney1979@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news0F6F37F-7322-4F81-84E5-36E84A6BC4EA@microsoft.com...
>>I recently installed Vista RC1 on my computer.
>>
>> I did have XP Media Edition.
>>
>> My problem is I tell Vista to turn off my monitor after 30 minutes when
>> plugged in. However, after 30 minutes, my monitor goes dark but it isn't
>> turned off or put in standby. There is still some light coming from the
>> monitor and the power LED is green.
>>
>> XP would act as I expected. It would actually power the monitor off so
>> there was nothing coming from the display. The power LED would change
>> from green to yellow.
>>
>> How do I make this happen in Vista?
>>
>> Monitor is a NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> David
>>

>


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-19-2006   #5 (permalink)
Michael Palumbo


 
 

Re: Power Saving Options - LCD Monitor

"David M. Carney" <carney1979@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news4649668-0653-4E32-85DF-6D988E65FD16@microsoft.com...
> That must be it. I am running an ATI card. This will get sorted out.
>
> Overall, still impressed with Vista.
>
> David
>
> "Peter M" <phmcn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OntnSPe2GHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> If your running a ATi video card you cant. Seems to be some problems with
>> drivers and who knows when that will get fixed.
>>
>> "David M. Carney" <carney1979@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news0F6F37F-7322-4F81-84E5-36E84A6BC4EA@microsoft.com...
>>>I recently installed Vista RC1 on my computer.
>>>
>>> I did have XP Media Edition.
>>>
>>> My problem is I tell Vista to turn off my monitor after 30 minutes when
>>> plugged in. However, after 30 minutes, my monitor goes dark but it isn't
>>> turned off or put in standby. There is still some light coming from the
>>> monitor and the power LED is green.
>>>
>>> XP would act as I expected. It would actually power the monitor off so
>>> there was nothing coming from the display. The power LED would change
>>> from green to yellow.
>>>
>>> How do I make this happen in Vista?
>>>
>>> Monitor is a NEC MultiSync LCD1770GX.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> David
>>>

>>

>



Um, no, not an ATi problem that I'm aware of.

I have a problem with the system not turning off my monitor when using a
screen saver (doesn't go dark, simply doesn't turn off). I'm using an ATi
card and if I disable the screen saver the monitor turns off just as it
should. Tested this on 3 different systems.

Make sure your monitor isn't listed as "Generic PnP Monitor" in Device
Manager. I've run into problems with black screens/still on monitors when
trying to get all flavors of Windows to shut down a monitor and 99% of the
time this is the case.

Mic

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
Vista Remote Desktop disables monitor power saving. Vista General
Vista and Monitor Power Saving Vista General
Vista and Monitor Power Saving Vista hardware & devices
can you prevent monitor power saving during video playback? Vista music pictures video
prevent monitor power saving during WMP video playback Vista music pictures video


Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46