[Thinkpad] Unable to set external resolution on X20

[Joe D]

Rob,

Thanks for the pointers.  I'd return it, but it was $69 so I think I'll 
have to stick with it.  I tried the IBM-supplied drivers, so I'll look 
for some newer ones from ATI.  I searched for an inf file for the 
monitor with no luck - what would be my chances for success for trying 
an LCD's inf file other than my Soyo?  I've been searching with no luck.

Joe

Rob Bell wrote:
> You need to get a display driver that is capable of the 
> not-so-standard 1280x800 resolution.  Though there are a lot of new 
> LCDs out lately that use these previously unused widescreen 
> resolutions, there aren't a lot of display drivers for older chipsets 
> that support the resolution.  You said you already updated your 
> driver, but was that to an IBM-supplied version or from the video 
> chipset manufacturer?  I would suggest finding the chipset 
> manufacturer for your X20's video (Nvidia, ATI, etc.) and get the 
> latest display driver for your hardware.  If that doesn't work, then 
> you might try going to the LCD manufacturer to see if there is a 
> monitor profile that helps.  I doubt whether that will help, but who 
> knows?
>
> Frankly, I would suggest returning the widescreen LCD and getting a 
> 1280x1024 or (better yet) a 1600x1200 model.  Far more usable 
> real-estate with these and better compatibility.
>
> Rob
>
>
> Joe D wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Long time lurker and occasional poster hoping someone can shed some 
>> light on what must be a simple blunder on my part:
>>
>> I just bought a 15.4 inch widescreen LCD to use as the display for my 
>> Thinkpad x20 which serves as a server at home (since the internal 
>> display is hosed).  I am unable to set the resolution for the 
>> external monitor to 1280 x 800 (which is it's native resolution).  At 
>> first, I couldn't set it to anything other than 1024 x 768, then 
>> after updating the display driver I can set it to 1280 x 1024 but it 
>> just scrolls the desktop, and I still don't see 1280 x 800 as an 
>> option.  What am I doing wrong?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Joe
>
>
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