Nvidia Graphics Setup - Overscan i think it is?

Conrad11 · 19 Mar 2008 at 21:06

Hi there,

I am not sure which setting I want to change but here is the problem:

I have a Dell Laptop (XPS M1530). It has a HDMI output which i have plugged into my TV.

Now I can set it up so that the resolution is fine (1366*768). The problem is that some of the picture is not showing on the screen because the picture is "too big", so I need to set it up so that it starts the desktop at the point 10 pixels down and 10 pixels across (example)....

...I hope someone understands the question

....anyways, does anyone have a guide for doing this, I am running a Nvidia graphics card.

Thanks.

no_1_dave · 19 Mar 2008 at 21:50

you should set it to 1360x768 for 1:1 pixel mapping.
You will end up with 3 pixels each side not being used, you wont notice!

Conrad11 · 19 Mar 2008 at 21:52

no_1_dave said:
you should set it to 1360x768 for 1:1 pixel mapping.
You will end up with 3 pixels each side not being used, you wont notice!

What does 1:1 pixel mapping do/what is it?

Also, the resolution of my display is 1366*768 though so surely setting it to 1360*768 isn't 1:1.

EDIT:

I think i have figured out my initial problem

no_1_dave · 20 Mar 2008 at 01:01

1:1 pixel mapping means the resolution you set will be what is on your TV, no overscan etc required. It will be the best possible image quality achievable. 1366x768 will use every pixel on your TV but writing for example may look stretched or blurred very slightly as it isn't really a valid (for lack of a better word) resolution.

When I set mine up, I plugged in my TV, cancelled the auto Nvidia dual display setup thing, right clicked on desktop - properties - display settings & simply selected 1360x768 for the telly. Mines hooked up DVI - HDMI.