Just a heads up - the 180.84 NV drivers have this in the release notes (I'm using 180.70 at the moment and the issue is present there, so I think it'll be present in pretty much all the newer drivers):
"1280x1024 @ 60 Hz not Available on BenQ FP241W Monitors
Even though the monitor EDID lists 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz, the screen turns blank when using an HDMI connection. This is an issue with the monitor and not the NVIDIA driver.
Because of this issue with the monitor, the NVIDIA driver blocks the problem mode (1280x1024 @ 60 Hz) and makes it unavailable."
Mostly this wouldn't be a problem, but it does prevent you running 3DMark Vantage which requires that resolution. The FP241W can run this res fine over DVI but Nvidia in their infinite wisdom have simply blocked it completely when it detects this monitor.
The solution requires registry modification, so take all the usual precautions (backup, fire extinguisher, parachute etc.) and then open up regedit and search for:
R&T0008=1280,1024,*,*,*,BNQ76DB,NONE
It should be in a key under HKLM\currentcontrolset\control\class\{some guid number}\0000\nv_r&t and is probably the last entry of 9 (the data is multiple lines). Delete only the text above in italics, close down regedit and reboot. 1280x1024 should now be available.
Hope this may help some people - I couldn't find anything else about it anywhere so thought I'd make my findings available. Obviously all registry modifications can potentially damage your OS so perform them at your own risk!
Cheers and Merry Christmas.
"1280x1024 @ 60 Hz not Available on BenQ FP241W Monitors
Even though the monitor EDID lists 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz, the screen turns blank when using an HDMI connection. This is an issue with the monitor and not the NVIDIA driver.
Because of this issue with the monitor, the NVIDIA driver blocks the problem mode (1280x1024 @ 60 Hz) and makes it unavailable."
Mostly this wouldn't be a problem, but it does prevent you running 3DMark Vantage which requires that resolution. The FP241W can run this res fine over DVI but Nvidia in their infinite wisdom have simply blocked it completely when it detects this monitor.
The solution requires registry modification, so take all the usual precautions (backup, fire extinguisher, parachute etc.) and then open up regedit and search for:
R&T0008=1280,1024,*,*,*,BNQ76DB,NONE
It should be in a key under HKLM\currentcontrolset\control\class\{some guid number}\0000\nv_r&t and is probably the last entry of 9 (the data is multiple lines). Delete only the text above in italics, close down regedit and reboot. 1280x1024 should now be available.
Hope this may help some people - I couldn't find anything else about it anywhere so thought I'd make my findings available. Obviously all registry modifications can potentially damage your OS so perform them at your own risk!
Cheers and Merry Christmas.