Monitor Display Problem

Hi,

I just re-built my computer. A new motherboard, a new processor and a
new video card.

I now have an ATI All-In-Wonder X800XL. After I install Windows XP, I
install the ATI software & drivers. First thing I notice, which I can
never understand, is why there are 2 entries in the device manager
under the 'Display Adapter'. There the the video card, and then
another copy labeled 'Secondary'.

At any rate, I cannot get out of 1024x768 no matter what. My desktop
is a scrolling desktop.......and, if I go above 75htz for a refresh
rate, I get this error message that says 'Can not display this mode'.

I've tried updating my drivers and everything.

If I use the 'Secondary' entry in the device manager, disabling the
first, I can get to 1600x1200, but each time I boot I get an ATI dialog
box that says no ATI graphics drivers are installed......

I'm going nuts here, and this is a new install of Windows. Can anyone
offer any assistance, since it looks grim that I'll get it solved
myself......

Thanks,

Arthur

Let me just add, my monitor is a Dell 2405FPW............

You probably should ask over at the ATI forum about the card and drivers.

amerar@iwc.net wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just re-built my computer. A new motherboard, a new processor and a
> new video card.
>
> I now have an ATI All-In-Wonder X800XL. After I install Windows XP, I
> install the ATI software & drivers. First thing I notice, which I can
> never understand, is why there are 2 entries in the device manager
> under the 'Display Adapter'. There the the video card, and then
> another copy labeled 'Secondary'.
>
> At any rate, I cannot get out of 1024x768 no matter what. My desktop
> is a scrolling desktop.......and, if I go above 75htz for a refresh
> rate, I get this error message that says 'Can not display this mode'.
>
> I've tried updating my drivers and everything.
>
> If I use the 'Secondary' entry in the device manager, disabling the
> first, I can get to 1600x1200, but each time I boot I get an ATI dialog
> box that says no ATI graphics drivers are installed......
>
> I'm going nuts here, and this is a new install of Windows. Can anyone
> offer any assistance, since it looks grim that I'll get it solved
> myself......
>
> Thanks,
>
> Arthur
>

On 13/12/2005 "amerar@iwc.net" <amerar@iwc.net> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I just re-built my computer. A new motherboard, a new processor and a
>new video card.
>
>I now have an ATI All-In-Wonder X800XL. After I install Windows XP, I
>install the ATI software & drivers. First thing I notice, which I can
>never understand, is why there are 2 entries in the device manager
>under the 'Display Adapter'. There the the video card, and then
>another copy labeled 'Secondary'.
>
>At any rate, I cannot get out of 1024x768 no matter what. My desktop
>is a scrolling desktop.......and, if I go above 75htz for a refresh
>rate, I get this error message that says 'Can not display this mode'.
>
>I've tried updating my drivers and everything.
>
>If I use the 'Secondary' entry in the device manager, disabling the
>first, I can get to 1600x1200, but each time I boot I get an ATI dialog
>box that says no ATI graphics drivers are installed......
>
>I'm going nuts here, and this is a new install of Windows. Can anyone
>offer any assistance, since it looks grim that I'll get it solved
>myself......
>
>Thanks,
>
>Arthur
>

Most newer video card have two connections (or three if you count the TV-OUT
connection) for allowing you to connect two monitors. You normally connect to
the primary (first) port and connect your second monitor (if you have one) to
the secondary (second ports -- If DVI, you may need DVI to VGA adapter.)

Also, you will need to install the updated ATi drivers (www.atitech.com???)
and install your motherboard chipset drivers.

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