When card is set at 1280x1024 resolution, bottom 1/3 of the screen gets a pixelating checkerboard, with various squares of the checkerboard blinking on and off. if at 1024 x 768 resolution no checkerboard appears. Tried changing monitors, same symptoms. Also changed video cable for monitor, same symptoms. So now think it is the video card. On Win XP service pack 3, 3Gb RAM system
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1600X900 is a higher resolution than that of 1280X1024. Therefore 1600X900 is a better resolution. If you would like to run at the lower resolution simply right click your desktop screen and click properties. Then on the settings tab use the slider bar to adjust the resolution. Lower to the left and higher to the right. If the desired resolution is unavailable then you could try downloading and installing the latest drivers for your graphics card installed in your computer.
Your card will either be AMD/ATI Radeon or Nvidia. You will need the model number of the graphics card, the latest drivers may increase resolution support for your card.
Also look on the bottom right hand side of your screen for an Nvidia Control Panel logo in green. Right click it and select the option to "change screen resolution" This may provide you with additional resolution options.
The easiest thing to try is change the screen resolution before connecting via HDMI. The process is a little different depending on what operating system you're using.
For Windows Vista/Windows 7:
1. Right click on your desktop and select "Screen Resolution"
2. Slide the bar to change the resolution to either 1024x768 or 1280x1024.
3. Click apply.
For Windows XP:
1. Right click on your desktop and select "Properties"
2. Click on the tab to the far right that says "Settings"
3. Under Screen Resolution, slide the bar to change the resolution to either 1024x768 or 1280x1024.
4. Click apply.
Either of these resolutions should at least give you picture when you reconnect with HDMI. Once you get a picture, repeat these steps and gradually move the slider higher to get a better resolution picture. If you receive the incompatible signal message again, just wait 15 seconds and the previous setting will be restored.
If this doesn't work, you may also have to adjust the screen refresh rate. From the same window that has the screen resolution adjustment bar, click the link or button that says "Advanced." The second tab, "Monitor," has a drop-down menu to adjust the screen refresh rate. Depending on your HDTV, the most common setting for this could be 60 Hz, 70 Hz, or 120 Hz. If none of those values work for you, you should check the manual that came with your TV to check what the proper resolution and refresh rate should be for your computer connection.
This is just your computer trying to give you the best resolution your monitor can handle. With the extent of modern technology being what it is, most devices will communicate information between themselves without a human being needed for most of it. This case is a perfect example. Many new monitors will "tell" the computer what their maximum resolution and refresh rate are, and the computer will automatically set your video card to use those settings. Resolution is the "1280x1024" part of the message, which refers to the number of pixels and size of area to be used on the monitor. Refresh rate is the "60Hz" part of the message, and isn't really important unless you see a flicker on your monitor or are getting into the advanced usage of a large, powerful monitor system.
The message you received was because of a miscommunication between the monitor and the computer. The monitor had no factory set value for its "Optimum Mode", so your computer was forced to ask you for input. The recommended mode should work just fine for you, so feel free to ignore that message unless it starts causing you problems, like an odd flicker in your screen or the screen not displaying your desktop properly.
install an AGP card into an AGP slot because internal display card does not support high resolution because of insufficient memory . use 8X AGP card for better result . then you can see high resolution ,3D games ,and movies .
1. Right-click one time on an empty area of your desktop.
2. Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Settings tab" along the top.
4. Move the "Screen resolution" pointer to the left or right along the bar, depending on which way you need it.
5. To test it, choose "800 by 600 pixels" to the far left.
6. Click [OK].
7. Your screen will temporarily change. If you like the setting, accept the setting.
8. If your screen "goes away" ... not to worry ... It will return to the way it was in a few seconds if you don't select anything.
you first install the audio drivers if the problem persists then attach AGP card then increase resolution and pc will ask question do you want to keep these settings say yes then you can see 1280x1024
your resolution is set too big, right click on the backround go down and click on properties, then on the settings tab you'll find a slider on the bottom left slide it to 1280X1024 this should be the right resolution for the monitor. if you do not see this resolution listed your video card may not be installed correctly but it is doubtful, usually this is an oversized resolution.
Hi There is no problem with the video card, for sure... it is the monitor has the limit. 100% sure. I have seen a lot, even screens limited to 800 x 640... Try a different monitor instead... use a 65-70HZ type to achieve higher resolution.
Give me a Fixya on this my friend... Post me more problems if you have.... C ya later.
The type of screen you have is a UXGA screen. the optimal resolution for that is 1600 x 1200. changing the resolution for that will distort the screen causing black borders. If a computer has a 15.0+" SXGA+ screen with an optimized resolution of 1400x1050 and the screen's current resolution is set to 1280x1024 pixels, the display will shrink resulting in a black border surrounding the edges of the screen. Also, all other lower resolutions may be stretched to fit the screen. No border will be visible, but fonts may appear slightly fuzzy.
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