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Im tempted to go dmg simply as it means i get new gpu sooner hehe.

Is there a fix yet for the no bios showing?
 
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Am running one of these powwered by an Asus 7950 which has 1 x Dvi + 1 x Hdmi & 2 mini Dp connectors.

Dvi connection - generally great picture but no Bios screen - which could prove problematical gien the fact that if I forget to wait for 20/30 sec after switching on at the wall before starting the pc the motherboard will not see the vertex 3 ssd and will not start :( necesitating a re-boot & re-config. in the bios.

Would def. prefer to 'see' the bios on the new monitor ( rather than keeping a n other monitor in the room for occasional (hopefully) use.)

Having read thru this thread my interpretaion is that the answer is either :-

1. Connect thru the vga connector - although a careful read leads me to believe that this is not always succesful & not sure if this works when I would have to use the Dvi connection to begin with; or

2. Connect thru Display Port which does , always?, work

Decided to give it a go with the DP connection but would appreciate advise :-

I assume that the mini dp ports are just as good/ viable as a full size dp ? ( upon the assumption that it is I have ordered a DP to mini dP cable- not too bad at just over a fiver) or is there a downside?e.g I assume that the signal etc is just as good as DVi connection or would it be worse? Any problems to be watched for?
I assume that if I disconnect the Dvi before fixing the dp; when I switch on the monitor will find & use the new connection without me having to do it for it or will I need to adjust the monitor via the osd?

Would very much appreciate input - my thanks in anticipation:)
 
I assume that the mini dp ports are just as good/ viable as a full size dp ?
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Other than the size they're exactly the same.

I have three of these monitors and two are connected to one of my PCs with miniDP to DP cables.


I assume that the signal etc is just as good as DVi connection or would it be worse? Any problems to be watched for?
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The signal is just as good as DVI, they're both digitial.

miniDP connectors aren't as robust as the full size ones but I have no issues.


I assume that if I disconnect the Dvi before fixing the dp; when I switch on the monitor will find & use the new connection without me having to do it for it or will I need to adjust the monitor via the osd?
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Switch off PC, swap cables, switch on PC.

The monitor should detect where the signal is coming from.
 
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wow so no bios with this screen?

no fix due anytime soon
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it depends what graphics card you have - it's to do with the way the dvi controller interacts with the one on the monitor

you can switch on to a VGA cable and it then displays the bios, bit of a ball ache switching back and forth but for £300+ saving over a Dell it's acceptable

the reason it works even usinga DVI to VGA adaptor / cable is because the VGA controller on the monitor is different to the DVI one and does work

no idea on the catleap, sorry

edit: or for the sake of a £3-4 display port cable - that is the simplest solution
 
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andybird123 said:
it depends what graphics card you have - it's to do with the way the dvi controller interacts with the one on the monitor

you can switch on to a VGA cable and it then displays the bios, bit of a ball ache switching back and forth but for £300+ saving over a Dell it's acceptable

the reason it works even usinga DVI to VGA adaptor / cable is because the VGA controller on the monitor is different to the DVI one and does work

no idea on the catleap, sorry

edit: or for the sake of a £3-4 display port cable - that is the simplest solution
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thx yeah a display port cable sounds a good fix, perhaps the catleaps are working still :)
 
Many thanks for the advise ,partic. Surveyor , very helpful :)

Will give it a go with the dp cable as & when to hand but hopefully.....

Would add that the quality of the screen picture is so good that I would not consider returning under dsr just because I might occasionally have to connect a n other monitor to view the bios.

:DBUT am now considering a dsr return (at a cost of £10 to, at the most £20) and then re-order at the new discounted price (which gives a net saving of £24 - £34!):(:eek:;)
 
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Many thanks for the advise ,partic. Surveyor , very helpful :)
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You're welcome.


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BUT am now considering a dsr return (at a cost of £10 to, at the most £20) and then re-order at the new discounted price (which gives a net saving of £24 - £34!):(:eek:;)
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Start a thread in Customer Services.

OcUK may do something for you rather than have a returned monitor on their hands.

You can but ask.
 
Thanks, again , Surveyor - I have written and will see what happens ; as you said one can but ask.

al4x - As I thought when I bought - I can always use DSR if it's not for me, cost of returning £10 - £15 (assuming free shipping). Not that much of a gamble.
 
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