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sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 05:47 AM
well my new screen got delivered this morning so I plugged in the dvi and all I get is power saving mode so I tryed d-sub it didnt say powersaving but the screen stayed blank please help.
Crimson Sky
04-12-2007, 07:09 AM
Plug in the old monitor and then set the resolution on the graphics card to the lowest setting--Turn off the PC. Then plug in the new monitor and reboot. What brand/model monitor is it?
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 07:28 AM
thanks its an lgl226w 22 inch
Drew
04-12-2007, 07:45 AM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm... bigness......

Congrats dude. Even though it's bigger than my new 19" widescreen (working now, thanks to DaveW).
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 08:08 AM
lug in the old monitor and then set the resolution on the graphics card to the lowest setting

tried that still not working
Crimson Sky
04-12-2007, 08:21 AM
From Newegg:

LG L226WTX-BF Black 22" 2ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor

Pros: Excellent picture, great color and resolution. Do not have any light bleeding as others have reported.

Cons: Had a frustrating time getting the monitor to turn on. Had to use a lot of pressure on the pressure switch. Considering the price, I do agree with others that a DVI-D cable should be included.
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 08:45 AM
mine came with a dvi d cable weres the presure switch
Crimson Sky
04-12-2007, 08:49 AM
did you even LOOK at the instructions? Geeze. help us to help you.
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 08:53 AM
instructions are pretty crap all they say is plug the dvi cable in the monitor then into your pc thats it.
Crimson Sky
04-12-2007, 08:58 AM
well then throw it out a window, what can I say. I refuse to believe the instructions do not show where all the function buttons are. Or try pressing all the buttons like a madman on the bezel.

Please don't ask "where the bezel is".
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 09:07 AM
:? Iv installed the drivers the screen turns on but stays blank do you think i should return it.
Crimson Sky
04-12-2007, 09:10 AM
well if the instructions are no help, call LG tech support. what GFX card are you using?
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 09:31 AM
trying to use a 6200
sirkillalot617
04-12-2007, 10:20 AM
after calling them they said the monitor was probebly faulty so Im sending it back.
Drew
04-12-2007, 01:42 PM
In that case, try pounding the buttons.... can't hurt now....
Spawn-Inc
04-12-2007, 02:50 PM
get rid of your lg and get a samsung! i recommend this one...

http://www.continent.com.au/review/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/cx206bw-cx226bw.jpg
it comes with a girl to turn it on and off for you!

and its only 279.99.
SgtM
04-12-2007, 02:56 PM
get rid of your lg and get a samsung! i recommend this one...

http://www.continent.com.au/review/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/cx206bw-cx226bw.jpg
it comes with a girl to turn it on and off for you!

and its only 279.99.

That's a helluva monitor for $279.99.. dreaming..
gaz_the_chav
04-12-2007, 08:31 PM
I was about to say I would just buy the woman and get the monitor free!

Sounds good but I wouldent know what to do with the woman lol

-gaz
MaxOC
04-12-2007, 10:36 PM
id rather be able to turn the woman on and off a 24/7 monitor i can handle, a 24//7 wife, gah
xRyokenx
04-13-2007, 12:38 AM
id rather be able to turn the woman on and off a 24/7 monitor i can handle, a 24//7 wife, gah


Heh heh, good one. +rep

I'd like a nice monitor too, but the cheapo "no brand name on it anywhere" monitor I have is actually nicer and has a better refresh rate than the $280 widescreen LG my dad bought a little while ago, go figure.
MaxOC
04-13-2007, 02:14 AM
wow thats kinda weird
Redundant
04-13-2007, 07:21 PM
Heh heh, good one. +rep

I'd like a nice monitor too, but the cheapo "no brand name on it anywhere" monitor I have is actually nicer and has a better refresh rate than the $280 widescreen LG my dad bought a little while ago, go figure.


Just curious but do you know what kind of panel is inside?; the panel's manufacturer.
DaveW
04-13-2007, 07:28 PM
and its only 279.99.

If that's $US...then it should cost ~£140.

It actually cost?


£244.34 inc vat

That doesn't even count delivery. You Americans (and Canadians) have it so damn lucky sometimes.

-Dave
xRyokenx
04-13-2007, 07:52 PM
Actually, it's a ViewSonic, I misremembered the maker. I put WoW on widescreen rez earlier, and it wouldn't display the game even though it worked on the desktop. What a piece of crap. It won't even display any of the menus to change the rez... but I'ma not worry about it, it's not that major of a problem.