Cant change res to 1080p

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 19:24

Hello there, got my system, complete dream i might add.
However, on my resolution settings its 800x600 and i cannot change it. My TV is a 42" Samsung and is HD.
If it helps im using a HDMI cable, surely, this isn't the max res i can get on such a nice TV! :confused:

I have a Prt screen of the issue, but im unsure how to insert it in this post. Forgive the noob! :rolleyes:

One · 25 May 2012 at 19:28

What is the specific tv? Are your graphics drivers up to date?

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 19:58

I don't know the specific model. But it played the xbox360 on 1080p. As for drivers, i believe they are all updated, received this from OCUK today and on the paper it said all drivers updated.

Swordfish · 25 May 2012 at 19:59

What is your method of connection to the TV?

One · 25 May 2012 at 20:08

Swordfish said:
What is your method of connection to the TV?

Says HDMI in the OP

TheIrishGuy said:
I don't know the specific model. But it played the xbox360 on 1080p. As for drivers, i believe they are all updated, received this from OCUK today and on the paper it said all drivers updated.

The TV will probably have written on it what model it is, possibly even on the front, have a quick peep.

The problem could be with the TV. Some of them just aren't happy with a PC signal. My TV for example is fine with DVI or RGB but it throws a hissy fit if i connect it via HDMI. Also some TVs can be 1080p but not display PC as 1080p. It's worth finding out from the specs what your TV says it can do but for that we need the model.

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 20:15

Okay, thanks guys. Ill look for a serial or model number.
Might not be all bad, guess i can play games really well on such a low res lmao!

One · 25 May 2012 at 20:18

It's not specific model number or anything like that, just what we would need to know if we wanted to buy the TV in a shop.

One · 25 May 2012 at 20:22

After finding that go to the start button and do a search for 'dxdiag', it should find dxdiag.exe, when that loads up go to the 'Display 1' tab or something similar and on the right hand side you should see the date of your drivers and version number, you can tell us those too

AshD93 · 25 May 2012 at 20:23

Check the refresh rate you're outputting at.

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 20:34

Looked more into my res setting, and the only option available is called ' Generic PnP monitor on standard VGA graphics adaptor'

Does this mean anything?

Running @ 800x600 true colour 32bit default refresh

Swordfish · 25 May 2012 at 20:39

Missed the HDMI in the OP (soz). On some TV,s you need to use the first HDMI slot to get certain resolutions.

Looks like you don't have the driver installed.

One · 25 May 2012 at 20:48

Yeah, sounds like your PC doesn't know it can output at a higher res. Trying clicking 'detect' and see if it can work it out.

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 20:48

Swordfish said:
Missed the HDMI in the OP (soz). On some TV,s you need to use the first HDMI slot to get certain resolutions.

Looks like you don't have the driver installed.

Okey doke, im now plugged into the HDMI 1. Now, where do i get these drivers?

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 20:50

desires said:
Yeah, sounds like your PC doesn't know it can output at a higher res. Trying clicking 'detect' and see if it can work it out.

Have done mate, it just clicks, and nothing happens lol.

Fire_fly · 25 May 2012 at 20:51

Sounds like you need to install your graphics drivers. May sound stupid but are there any driver for the TV that you can install?

What graphics card are you using?

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 20:52

Fire_fly said:
Sounds like you need to install your graphics drivers. May sound stupid but are there any driver for the TV that you can install?

What graphics card are you using?

Using the onboard for the i3-2120
Intell HD 2000 i believe.

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 21:34

Surely, i couldn't be the only guy on here to suffer from this! xD
Any help would be appreciated!

Leeroy123 · 25 May 2012 at 21:40

Put in a graphics card i bet you dont get this problem. Added you on steam

Surveyor · 25 May 2012 at 21:40

Open Device Manager and then open Display Adapters.

What does it say your display adapter is and if you right click on it and select Properties what driver does it say it's using?

TheIrishGuy · 25 May 2012 at 21:52

Surveyor said:
Open Device Manager and then open Display Adapters.

What does it say your display adapter is and if you right click on it and select Properties what driver does it say it's using?

8.15.10.2696

Thats the current version im on.

And apparently, im on the latest version. Im beginning to thinks its due to be using onboard instead of a dedicated gpu.