Computer won't do 1280x720 on external monitor via VGA

jetblue1085

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My computer is a Toshiba Satellite A205-S5000 Laptop and when i try to connect it to my tv the only resolutions that show up that the tv can support are 1024x768 and 800x640. The TV manual states that using the VGA connection, the supported resolutions are 640x480, 720x400, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, and 1360x768 but none of the resolutions above 1024x768 show up as a resolution i can change it to. The computer's display is of 16:10 format, could this be why 16:9 resolutions don't show up as an option and is there any way that i can force the graphics card to display 1280x720?

-Thanks,
jetBlue1085 :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A205-S5000
    CPU
    1.86 GHz Intel Celeron CPU
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Hi jetblue1085,

Try updating your graphics card drivers. When I installed my new card, the resolution on my monitor would not go to it's max. After updating, it was fine. I realise it's a slightly different situation, but give it a shot.

Hope this helps,
Jaidyn :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual Core E6700 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5G41T-M LX
    Memory
    Strontium 8192MB DDR3 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    msi GeForce N560GTX-M2D1GD5 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CHIMEI CMV 221D 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 3.5'' 2TB HDD/WD Elements External 1TB HDD
    PSU
    SHAW Viper-1500w Gaming PSU
    Case
    Black eMaxx ATX Mini Tower Case
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
    Internet Speed
    100GB @ 4.76Mbps

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