Urgent HelpMonitor Drivers for Mac

Chimerical · 29 May 2008 at 19:08

Can someone please help me. I've bought an LG L227WT Monitor for my Mac Pro (budget option). In short, I completely forgot about the Drivers, and on the install disc, there are no options for Mac OS drivers (checked on PC).

Will I have to return the Monitor? I need the drivers installed to be able to alter 'Clock' and "Phase' settings in the screen menu.

Caged · 29 May 2008 at 19:23

Can't you just use DVI and not have to worry about those settings?

Chimerical · 29 May 2008 at 19:27

I'm using DVI but get horrible artifacts and tearing in films, due to certain options being greyed out, because I can't install the drivers.

Deleted member 651465 · 29 May 2008 at 19:34

Just checked the LG site, and there is no software for ANY LG monitor for OS X .

Couldn't you boot in to Windows and install the software there? Would it apply it globally?

Chimerical · 29 May 2008 at 19:37

EVH said:
Just checked the LG site, and there is no software for ANY LG monitor for OS X .

Couldn't you boot in to Windows and install the software there? Would it apply it globally?

Damn it.

I don't think that would work. Windows essentially acts as a dual-boot utility.

I'll have to send the monitor back (bought from Ocuk). Feel so gutted about it, its only a minor thing but still.

Anyone know how I'd refund or replace this monitor (for a Dell) under the Distance Selling Act?

Caged · 29 May 2008 at 20:20

Those options are greyed out because you're using DVI. The tearing is a software setting.

Chris1712 · 29 May 2008 at 20:31

Caged said:
Those options are greyed out because you're using DVI. The tearing is a software setting.

Correct a mundo. Screens really dont need drivers, the EDID sends the mac all the res/frequency options it likes and the mac sets up accordingly.

Spyhop · 29 May 2008 at 20:34

What's in a monitor driver package these days? A name for the device and a colour profile?

Chimerical · 29 May 2008 at 20:38

Caged said:
Those options are greyed out because you're using DVI. The tearing is a software setting.

That's really interesting. Forgot that DVI can do that.

Might have to try analogue then.

Cheers.

Chris1712 · 29 May 2008 at 20:41

Chimerical said:
That's really interesting. Forgot that DVI can do that.

Might have to try analogue then.

Cheers.

The options are greyed out because DVI doesnt need them. Phase/Clock is needed by analogue to put things in the right place/aspect, which DVI does itself being clever.

In short, the problem you are having has nothing to do with monitor drivers. Post pictures of the problems and we'll try and figure it out.

Caged · 29 May 2008 at 20:42

Listen - the videos tearing is not down to any setting on the monitor. It's in your player software.

Chimerical · 29 May 2008 at 21:10

Chris1712 said:
In short, the problem you are having has nothing to do with monitor drivers. Post pictures of the problems and we'll try and figure it out.

I've repackaged the monitor now

After reading ppl's comments I realise that I was over-reacting. But I think I'll send the LG back and replace with a 22" Dell that everyone seems to be using (with Macs) as it has a better stand.

Cheers everyone anyway, put my mind to rest. If I keep the LG, I'll post pictures then to sort out tearing/artifacts.

Just me panicking really though.

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