How do i set up the DVI on the Hanns HW191D??

rs83

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Hey guys,

got my new monitor, the hanns widescreen hw191d and my 9800pro,

problem is, I can load up the pc in VGA mode, with (with the dvi cable unplugged) then plug in the DVI cable and switch to dvi and it works fine, but if i load up the pc with just the dvi, or dvi and vga both plugged in, the display looks normal for the windows loading screen but then just shows a black screen with a MASSIVE cursor on it and the OSD shows the resolution as 340xsomething

if i then unplug the dvi cable it goes back to a decent picture on the vga.

how can i set it up so it loads on the DVI properly?

cheers
 
there is an option in the OSD that says Input settings analog/digital..try setting this to digital if you have not already...otherwise I guess its a cable problem?, you are using DVI-D-----DVI-D i take it
 
thanks for the reply

yes i'm using the dvi-d to dvi-d cable, it does work once ive loaded in vga mode then plugged it in and switched to digital - could it still be a cable problem?

i've switched the input to digital with no effect
 
Hmm, I've got my 360 connected to this monitor via VGA and PC via DVI simultaneously. I don't have a problem loading into windows at all.
 
I have the same problem as this, if i boot up with a dvi cable connected i get the loading screens ok but when i reach windows i can only see a tiny bit of the screen and it's just all lines like it's crashed but i can move my mouse.
If i boot up with a vga cable connceted it's fine then if i put my dvi cable in and switch it to digital it's fine all's well till i reboot and it's knackered again well wierd, i am using a dvi-d cable and it works fine on other stuff very confusing :(
 
Exactly the same scenario as the above :confused: . (Using Radeon Asus X850Pro), so im thinking 3 people with faulty cables is a bit too much of a coincidence :rolleyes: .
Works fine with the included VGA Cable, scrambled picture with a DVI Cable :eek: . Selected Digital input in settings but no difference. Have tried searching for a solution, but no luck.

Any idea if this is a fault with the Hanns-G HW191D and should i return it and replace it with another model?

Any Help Appreciated
 
Hi all,

I recently built a PC using this monitor and an Asus M2NPV-VM motherboard. I used it throught the build with the standard VGA cable, then bought a DVI cable when I gave it to my nephew. I have to day I had no problems whatsoever with either setup.

Regards,

Col
 
I have decided to purchase another cable to eliminate the possibility that the cable is at fault and will let you know the outcome. Its a shame as otherwise this is a really nice monitor and im very happy with it.
However could anyone from Overclockers UK comment on this as to whether this is a known fault and should i be contacting you to arrange a return and/or a replacement?
 
chees for the update,
yea please do let me know if it is the cable as that would be very easy to sort out :)
 
Ok, new cable = same problem :mad:

However i have discovered that if you set your resolution to anything other than the maximum 1440x900 then start your PC with a DVI cable connected it is fine. Once loaded, setting resolution to 1440x900 results in the crashed screen effect we have all experienced. So it seems it does indeed work fine with a DVI cable, providing you do not set your Monitor to the Maximum, recommended resolution of 1440x900. That in my Opinion is Rubbish :eek: .

Does this mean the monitor is in fact Faulty? or as someone has suggested the cable could still be the weak link in that it does not support that resolution? although i have never heard of this.

Or does anyone have any solutions to this apparent problem?

Not Happy :confused:
 
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Sounds like the A/D board in the monitor is not able to supply the DDC timings to the PC through the DVI port for that resolution. The VGA provides the correct timings which is why that works and why it works if you switch VGA->DVI. It will default to DVI timings if that is connected so having both connected has the same fault.
This may be a physical fault with the board or a fault with the software. Either way it sounds to me that it should be replaced under warranty. You could try contacting the manufacturer to see if there is any way to update the firmware to fix the problem, but best get an RMA from your supplier.
 
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