Dell SP2008WFPF appendix Setting the Optimal Resolution, OSD Warning Messages

OSD Warning Messages

One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization.

1. Auto Detect (Analog Input)	or	1. Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode		Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz		Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz
.Analog Input	or	3.Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode		Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz		Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1680 X 1050 @ 60Hz.

NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.

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Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.

See Solving Problems for more information.

Setting the Optimal Resolution

1.Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Set the screen resolution to 1680 x 1050.

4.Click OK.

If you do not see 1680 x 1050 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures.

If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:

¡Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):

¡Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.

¡Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.