Going to bigger monitor

[JHZR2]

Hello,

I currently have a 19" LCD on my work computer. The computer is a dell laptop on a docking station.

When docked, I get the following information:

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Report


Report Date: 07/09/2009
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 08:04:53
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4831
Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 2037 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 384 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 11 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 15 Stepping 13
Processor Speed: 1995 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2A02
Device Revision: 0C


* Accelerator Information *

Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1588
Current Graphics Mode: 1280 by 1024 True Color (60 Hz)



* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *


Active Monitors: 1


* Monitor *

Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 14.0 inches
Vertical: 12.0 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Supported
Suspend Mode: Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported



So I am viewing at 1280x1024. I would like to go to a 24" LCD monitor, to have more workspace and potentially a bit more size for better ergonomics. The problem is, a 24" monitor would look lousy at 1280x1024, and Im not seeing higher options.

I believe that when I undock, more options are available, but this is of little use/benefit to me. Is there any way that I can ensure that my docked computer would support the resolution of a 24" monitor (or so)?

Thanks!

 

[Colt45ws]

Not really, its pretty much a hardware limitation. Odd it gives more when undocked. Might check into drivers, make sure they are up to date.

 

[VK56VD]

I think your Video Card is the limiting factor. Check the manufacture specs of the card and see what it can support. Maybe it's possible to upgrade to a new video card?

 

[bepperb]

The video card and the monitor have a handshake and determine what settings are available to you. So you're not seeing all the resolutions the card can support, you're seeing what the card and the monitor can support.

Depending on the driver you have, you can go to Display Properites->Settings->Advanced->Adapter Tab->List All Modes and see what you can do. At least tell us what adapter, not chipset you have. I assume the GMA3000?

I have the 965 chipset, and I'm running 1680x1050 on an Acer 20" monitor.

I needed this before XP sp2or2 came out: http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-028366.htm

 

[JHZR2]

Mobile Intel GMA X3100

Seems that if Im only using 11MB of 384 available, that the card isn't too stressed with the number of colors and resolution...

But the monitor handshake does just show that it is a generic plug and play... There is nothing higher than 1280x1024 available anyplace...

 

[bepperb]

That's interesting. The x3100 can handle way more than that. The Intel GMA X3100 has a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. I wouldn't be too worried. You may need to install a new driver like the one I linked, but you'll be able to get it to work.

It doesn't matter that the monitor shows up as generic, the plug and play is what tells windows what resolutions the monitor can support, and Windows will only display those.

 

[brianl703]

I have a laptop with the 945 chipset and it can do 1920x1080.

 

[OVERKILL]

You are seeing the DDC information from the monitor; that is, the modes that the monitor supports. Plug-in the new monitor, you will have the available modes for it. No need to be concerned, that card should work fine with the 24".

 

[JHZR2]

BTW, Im looking to get the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP. IPS or PVA-based monitor that is nice and bright and crisp. I can't find anything else that is more compelling without paying $1100 for an NEC ips with polarizer and all the works.

 

[tmorris1]

I use the same chipset on my laptop and I can get 1920x1080 on my 46" Samsung. It is only showing the resolutions that your current monitor is capable of. Once you plug in the new monitor you will be able to set it to its native resolution (1920x1080, I presume). The memory use if just how much of your system RAM is being used for video RAM.

 

[daves66nova]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Hello,
I currently have a 19" LCD on my work computer. The computer is a dell laptop on a docking station.
you selling this one?