vga out to TV suddenly doesn't work

lerichie

Member
I use to always connect my dell notebook computer with windows vista to my tv display with a vga cord. Then the other night, all of a sudden in the middle of a movie, it lost connection and I haven't been able to get it back up since. My computer actually detects the TV. I know this because I go into NVIDIO command center to select the different options. I still get nothing displayed on the TV when I select mirror or extend.

I've tried everything within display settings and widows mobility center and fn+f8. I've also updated my NVIDIA driver. Still doesn't work. I know its not the TV or the cable because a different dell laptop works fine with it. Its just plug and play (like mine use to be).

Think anything got uninstalled? Or a setting was changed? Help. Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 1210
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Goforce 2400
Could you please check Device Manger if there are any Warning Signs or Red X's If so please Reinstall those Drivers

Many Thanks,
Josh
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
I just checked device manager and there are no warning signs or red x's. Everything there looks like its working properly.

Any other ideas?

Thank you!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 1210
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Goforce 2400
Try system restore to yesterday.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD
    1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp
    1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset.
    Only ever used a laptop.
    Also use USB Freeview TV Card
    Lenovo Docking Station
    External Speakers
    Other bits a pieces as needed
I thought of system restore as well. Unfortunately, this happened about 5 days ago. I haven't had time to research and troubleshoot until the system restore points had passed (i.e. the dates of my system restore points are all AFTER when this problem came up).

This is getting really annoying! I'm not sure what else to try.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 1210
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Goforce 2400
Hi,

I am not sure what you have tried but try this. Set the display setting to a standard VGA setting, minimum range for the unit & see if that brings it back in range for the TV.

Then increase it to the maximum working setting you need or want.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
Hey lottie..

Thanks for the suggestion. However, I'm not sure how to change the display setting to standard VGA. Is it within "display settings"?

I also don't know what or where to find the minimum range/maximum range options. Could you explain?

Thanks!!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 1210
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Goforce 2400
You need to find the resolution of your TV, and try setting it to that in either the nvidia control panel or the default video control panel... right click on the desktop and click presonalize.

But a quick way is to just set the res to something in the middle of the slider.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Dual L5639 // i7 950 @ 4.0Ghz
    Motherboard
    Evga SR-2 // Gigabyte x58a-ud3r
    Memory
    12Gig Corsair XMS3 // 6Gig OCZ Gold
    Graphics Card(s)
    gtx 560 ti // gtx 260-216
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 22" // Headless
    Hard Drives
    OCZ aGILITY 3, 120Gig + Seagate 500Gig x 2
    PSU
    Silverstone da700 // Corsair 520hx
    Case
    Rosewill BlackHawk Ultra // Antec 900v1
    Cooling
    Twin CM Hyper 212+ // Noctua NH-u12
    Other Info
    Acer 8930 laptop with x9100...
Hi,

Yes, it is in display settings, right mouse on an empty bit of your desktop & choose personalize. After that choose Display settings.


Just slide the slider to the left (minimum setting).
 

Attachments

  • Display setting.jpg
    Display setting.jpg
    27 KB · Views: 644

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
Ah you meant the display resolution. Yes, I've tried that many times as well also. It does not work on any of the settings. It detects my external display (the tv), so I've played with the settings of both the laptop and the 2nd display.. set them both on minimum and went from there. Still nothing.

Any other ideas?

Thanks again!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 1210
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Goforce 2400
Hi,

A couple of other ideas or thoughts: -

Change the VGA lead & try it on a different TV.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
Back
Top