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Monitor resolution adjustment

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/monitor-resolution-adjustment.184120/

Baker
Baker Original post #1
May 26, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Guys

As a result of my query in *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/183766-connecting-monitor-keyboard-laptop.html

i brought Dell s2240L monitor. But i am facing issue in setting resolution

1: If i connect my laptops VGA cable to monitor , it is not getting full resolution. my laptop is old Lenovg430 running with windows XP.

2: But if connect my office laptop , which is lenovo thinkpad W530 running with windows 7 , i can get full resolution in my monitor

So is there any way i can improve the resolution in the monitor , since i will be using my personal laptop with monitor..?
if i upgrade the OS to windows 7 , will it can imporve...? [sorry its a noob doubt]


thanks in advance

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just bumping the thread
nomad47
nomad47 #2
May 26, 2014 at 3:24 PM
I don't think windows xp natively supports full HD. Try it from the graphics card control center. And update the drivers
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #3
May 26, 2014 at 3:26 PM
Update the os to Windows 7 and then update display drivers. :)
Desmond
Desmond #4
May 26, 2014 at 3:32 PM
I believe that Windows XP supports multiple monitors. You have to set up the resolution for each monitor separately using the GPU's control panel.
Baker
Baker #5
May 26, 2014 at 4:27 PM
i tried to install Dell s2240 drivers to XP , but it got failed. Is it can be done only in windows 7....?

my ystem has only 4 gb ram can windows 7 can sustain on that..?
Desmond
Desmond #6
May 26, 2014 at 4:31 PM
I don't think this has anything to do with your monitor drivers. You should be looking at your GPU control panel.
aswin1
aswin1 #7
May 26, 2014 at 10:05 PM
If your GPU supports full HD then only you would get full resolution on your monitor. Use Nvidia GRAPHIC CONTROLLER to adjust
resolution. Also check if you have latest drivers.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #8
May 27, 2014 at 2:34 AM
Baker said:
i tried to install Dell s2240 drivers to XP , but it got failed. Is it can be done only in windows 7....?

my ystem has only 4 gb ram can windows 7 can sustain on that..?
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i'm running windows 7 pro sp1 on 1 GB ram, 4 gam is more than enough.
Baker
Baker #9
May 27, 2014 at 8:50 AM
SaiyanGoku said:
i'm running windows 7 pro sp1 on 1 GB ram, 4 gam is more than enough.
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thanks for that , what about the drivers availability for windows 7..? mine 5 year old lap top and how i can be sure windows 7 drivers ar available for my hardware..?
mine in lenovo 3000 g430.
BTW i am planning for windows 7 64 bit
nomad47
nomad47 #10
May 27, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Find the OEM of the components. Go to the manufacturer site. You will surely found it
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #11
May 27, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Baker said:
thanks for that , what about the drivers availability for windows 7..? mine 5 year old lap top and how i can be sure windows 7 drivers ar available for my hardware..?
mine in lenovo 3000 g430.
BTW i am planning for windows 7 64 bit
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*support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT072745

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Choose windows 7 as os.

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Choose windows 7 as os.