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Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

Greeny — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:13:09 GMT

I am trying to set my laptop up with an Iiyama monitor. I have installed the correct driver for it and the monitor and driver are recognised in Control Panel / Display / Settings / Advanced / Monitor (in monitor type).

However, there isn't a dual monitor graphical representation in the settings area and I can't set the proper refresh rate for the separate monitor, hence I get flicker.

Does anyone know how this is solved?

Thanks.

Re: Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

Twisted-Rizla — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:22:11 GMT

What happens if you open PROPERTIES on the desktop then click SETTINGS. If you have a 1 and a 2 listed then you should be able to run an additional monitor by clicking the number 2 then clicking the "EXTEND MY WINDOWS DESKTOP TO THIS MONITOR.".

If there isn't a number 2 in the settings then i would guess that your system doesn't support a dual monitor

Re: Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

Greeny — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:24:51 GMT

Twisted-Rizla - thanks for your prompt reply.

When I click settings, I don't have a 1 and a 2 listed.

This is what I don't understand as before I did a clean XP reinstall, the computer worked with a second monitor with no problem.

I don't actually want a dual display, but use of a larger monitor when I'm at home and with no flicker (without the laptop screen on)

Thanks

Re: Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

rich912 — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:16:07 GMT

It sounds as though the clean install of XP has used native drivers for your video card.
Have a look on Vaio-Link, under drivers and updates, and install the Video Chip drivers for your model from there.

Re: Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

Greeny — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:07:50 GMT

Rich912 - did that and downloaded the video driver. Although I still don't get two monitors showing graphically in setup, I can now set the correct resolution and refresh rate for the monitor with a separate utility.

Thanks for your help.

Re: Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

rich912 — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:17:46 GMT

You are most welcome Greeny:smileyhappy: