Samsung 226BW with 8800GTS - Magictune doesn't work

[glob]

Used the Magictune software under Windows XP (32 bit) no problem. Have the latest drivers installed for both the Samsung monitor and 8800GTS card. But when I install and run Magictune (the 64 bit version) it says it doesn't work with this monitor! Any ideas?

 

[Clevo]

Which cable did you use to connect the PC to Monitor?

 

[glob]

Am using the digital cable and driver is set up to use digital rather than VGA connection.

 

[mathews2010]

magictune hasnt worked with vista x64 on my 216bw and 8400 GS...didnt really care but...yes it did work on Xp

 

[NiTaS]

Used the Magictune software under Windows XP (32 bit) no problem. Have the latest drivers installed for both the Samsung monitor and 8800GTS card. But when I install and run Magictune (the 64 bit version) it says it doesn't work with this monitor! Any ideas?

You can't run x64 Apps on a Windows x32! Try getting a 32Bit version.

 

[mathews2010]

hehe nice point Nitas, didnt notice he was running 32 bit drivers

 

[NiTaS]

Oops, just realised his sig says Ultimate x64.. :P
but anyway this is quoted from Samsungs own support page (SAMSUNG’s Digital World - Monitor / Awards)

MagicTune Program is an additional program for monitor products.
Some of the computing system installed either old or the latest video card can not be compatible with Magic Tune.
Please visit the MagicTune Website for technical support for MagicTune.

You could try here? : SAMSUNG’s Digital World - Monitor / Awards

EDIT:
Implemented Models

The following Samsung LCD/CDT monitors have implemented MagicTune.


Area Model

CDT Monitor SyncMaster 591v, 591s, 592v, 592s, 793v, 793s, 794v, 794s
SyncMaster 783DF, 788DF, 793DF, 795DF, 797DF, 997DF
SyncMaster 793MB(+), 795MB(+), 797MB, 997MB

LCD Monitor SyncMaster 152x, 172x
SyncMaster 152N, 172N, 192N, 153T, 173T, 174T, 193T
SyncMaster 510M, 710M, 910M, 710V, 910V
SyncMaster 510N, 710N, 910N, 510T, 710T, 910T, 913N
SyncMaster 720B, 721B, 720T, 920T
Syncmaster 510T, 515V*, 512N*, 710T, 711T, 710TM, 712N*, 910T, 912T, 913N, 913T, 910TM, 912N*, 915N*
Syncmaster 510M, 710V, 710M, 73V, 74V, 713V*, 715V*,910V, 910M, 913V, 93V, 94V, 915V*
Syncmaster 730B, 930B
Syncmaster 173P Plus, 193P Plus

Got any of those monitors?

 

[mathews2010]

hes got a 226bw as listed on his thread name

 

[NiTaS]

Oops.. still too early in the morning :P

Don't see it listed.. is there another model name for it?

 

[mathews2010]

nope...its called 226bw...sorry i guess i'll look it up because i got the same software...yea me too way too tired...give me about 30 min and i'll get u the link

 

[mathews2010]

SAMSUNG’s Digital World - Monitor / Awards

works for my 216bw

 

[glob]

What I was saying in my original post was that it all worked well when I ran Windows XP. Now that I've upgraded to Vista x64 it doesn't work when I use the 64-bit version of the software (still the same monitor).

Oh well, I'll put it down to a combination of Vista x64 and the 64-bit version not supportingthe same monitors as the older XP 32-bit version of Magictune.

 

[NiTaS]

What I was saying in my original post was that it all worked well when I ran Windows XP. Now that I've upgraded to Vista x64 it doesn't work when I use the 64-bit version of the software (still the same monitor).

Oh well, I'll put it down to a combination of Vista x64 and the 64-bit version not supportingthe same monitors as the older XP 32-bit version of Magictune.

Are you using a Windows XP x64 application? Because is it (apparently) different from the Vista x64 application...

 

[glob]

Nah, using the Vista 64 bit version

 

[Panzer1997]

I am using vista 64, with a samsung 226bw. anybody know where to get vista drivers for this? the software that came with the 226 is only for xp

 

[Brink]

Hi Panzer,

You can get the driver here. The latest version is 1.0. Just click on the icon under File to download it. I'm not sure if Vista means for both the 32 bit and 64 bit or not since they have XP and XP64 listed too. You can give it a try and see with the Vista or XP64 one.

download center SAMSUNG

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[johnwillyums]

Hi. I have a 226BW and am running Vista 64x. I tried all sorts of things to get this Magictune but it just doesn't seem to work in 64 bit.
Over the last few days MS Update tried to download an update for Samsung 226BW but it failed. I've tried to do it manually but cannot so I don't know what difference it might have made.
On the other hand. The drivers that Vista found automatically make it look fantastic, great colour and definition etc.
I can't think that Magictune could improve on it so I stopped worrying about it months ago and just enjoy this great monitor.:D John

 

[vladsky]

The software on the CD that came with my 2 Samsung T240 monitors did not work under Vista 64-bit... But on their website, you can download the Vista 64-bit versions (The CD contained working Vista 64-bit drivers though):

Magic Tune Premium:
SAMSUNG’s Digital World - Monitor / Awards

Natural COlor Expert
SAMSUNG’s Digital World - Monitor / Support

Vladsky

 

[glob]

.... but did it work? I tried the 64 bit version from the web site and it didn't. Did you have any luck?

 

[vladsky]

You're totally right, Magic Tune does not work. I'm glad the buttons on the side of the T240 have the magic tunes functions (Gaming, Internet, etc.).

lolz

Vladsky