Re: Monitor Resolution Problems
On 16/02/2014 14:09, Marc Shapiro wrote:
> I purchased a new monitor and I am having problems with the resolution.
> It is a Samsung SyncMaster S24B150 with an optimal resolution of 1920 x
> 1080 @ 60 Hz. The highest resolution that I am offered under
> System/Preferences/Monitor Settings (in Mate) is 1360x768. That is also
> the only setting that matches a 16x9 aspect ratio. I am using the
> supplied VGA cable. Do I need to use a DVI cable to get the full
> resolution? Or is there something else that I can do? Just today I
> noticed that the image is not using the full width of the monitor. The
> height seems to be correct. I don't think that it was doing this
> before, but I don't see any way to adjust it, either through software,
> or the monitor's menus. The monitor's menus give me the option of
> 'Auto' or 'Wide'. Using 'Auto' gives me a 4x3 aspect ratio and 'Wide'
> uses most of the screen, but not all. Again, will getting a DVI cable
> solve this? Are there drivers that I need to find and install? Any
> other clues as to what to look for? All help appreciated.
>
> Marc
>
>
The monitor is probably not providing a full list of supportd resolutions via
the VGA cable. swapping out to a DVI cable may correct this, also, are you
using the proper drivers for your graphics card?
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