Hi all!! First post/topic here but I've stalked the forum for a few weeks now trying to get as much information about the place before i jumped in! I'll start off with a problem I hope you can help me sort out. I've just bought a Second Samsung 2253lw to go alongside my existing one to try out my first proper dual screen experience. Now when I try plugging it into the spare DVI output on my Graphics card (NVIDIA 9800gt 1gb) and the DVI input on the back of the monitor and I change the settings onto horizontal span using the NVIDIA multiple display wizard there is no image at all on my new monitor Next I tried it using the analogue VGA cable supplied, with a VGA to DVI adaptor on the graphics card, and this time I get an image on the screen but it has a blue hue and the resolution wont go above 1042x768 Do you think I have a faulty monitor or does anybody suggest anything else I could try to get this working??? Cheers in advance for any help and sorry for the essay long post Joey B
try the new monitor on its own in the 1st dvi port. Does it work on its own? you using any software to use dual screens.. like nvidia control panel?
Just tried what you suggested and still no joy Yes, I'm using the NVIDIA control panel to set up my displays. I have had my LG 42" TV running fine off this but I'm having no luck with the dual Samsung 22"'s
Aye, didn't do anything though as there was no image on the screen to adjust. The auto scan for an input source didn't work either. Nope not even on its on with the other one completely disconnected
I've had a few monitors where the OSD wouldn't display if there was no video input (due to VGA being selected). Assuming this is your problem (your auto scan for input should have picked it up?), then just connect the VGA cable again, and then go into the OSD menu and select DVI input, disconnect the VGA cable, connect the DVI cable and in theroy your screen should light up light a christmas tree.
Right, I tried what you suggested and DVI is still a no go (also another i noticed was that when the DVI is used "NVIDIA Control Panel" names it as "Analogue Display"??) I tried seeing if I could improve it with the VGA cable being used by installing the drivers and I have managed to get a 1680 x 1050 resolution on the screen and have played about with the hue a bit to remove the blueness so its usable now. But still I would like to use both digital inputs if possible. I bought this as a used monitor from Amazon (they said it was used as a display model at a show) would I be able to return it to Samsung under warranty to get a replacement??? Cheers for all your help so far guys
So the DVI doesn't work at all.... I had that before on a monitor that I got back from a RMA. Needless to say, I RMA'd it as well. Get a replacement from Samsung.
Just had the best the most amazing RMA service ever from Samsung!! Had a quick 5 minute phone call to explain what the problem was and they are sending someone to my doorstep with a brand new monitor and are taking the other one away!! Will be buying Samsung parts whenever I get the chance now, with a service like that!!
