Dell 2405 screen wrap-around problem

DarkKnight · 17 Jul 2006 at 17:52

Hi all, I've had the 2405 since late last year, but have had this irritating issue with the screen since day one, which I've always put down to a poor graphics card...

Basically, I'm running at 1920x1200 res using VGA interface, with a not so great graphics card (All-In-Wonder 128 pro). When I drag my mouse to the far right, as it reaches about 3.5" from the end, the screen wraps around and exposes what's showing on the left-hand side of the screen.
When watching movies/vid clips in full screen, the 3.5" area goes a dark green colour :confused:

Does anyone have any solutions? ...or is it just a case of getting a new graphics card?

Would appreciate some advice greatly. Cheers

Mud · 17 Jul 2006 at 19:01

If you're using a card without a DVI-out it doesn't bode well...but I can't say for certain. I'd put my money on the graphics card. Would you consider a budget card and moving onto DVI? It'd be a good move even if it proves the screen to be at fault and you need to get it replaced.

I assume you're adjusted the screen correctly in the monitor OSD.

DarkKnight · 18 Jul 2006 at 00:05

Hi Mud...
I've tried everything I could with the OSD. My card doesn't have DVI-out either.

One thing I have noticed is, the ATI display settings indicates 1600x1200 60hz, so even though I can use 1920 x 1200 res, maybe my card can't handle it properly.

I'm planning to buy a brand new system soon with a hi-spec nVidia card, so hopefully I can hold out til I can afford that.

PinkFloyd · 18 Jul 2006 at 09:46

What exactly is the model of your card?
From the looks of things it defenently can't cope with the res. You have drivers installed properly don't you?

DarkKnight · 19 Jul 2006 at 18:01

It's an 'ATI All-In-Wonder 128 pro'.
A few years old now...

I've installed all the latest drivers I can find for it, but still no luck.
It's cool though, I only posted this thread with the off-chance someone might point out a simple solution which I hadn't considered.

Should have a top-end graphics card in the next month or two, so there's hope yet I'll get to utilize every inch of this 24" baby

Cheers for the suggestions though guys!