Update Display Driver?

[teddyv]

Hi Folks - A friend hooked up a new 22" Acer Monitor for me and it seems to be working OK. In looking at TweakGuide's Catalyst Guide I noticed it recommended making sure to use the most updated driver for your Monitor. I have no idea if he updated the driver or just plugged it in.

Is there a way to check?

I downloaded the most recent driver from the Acer website - if I am using an old or just windows driver, how do I install the new one?

Thanks!

EDIT - it is working now, the driver currently used is "Plug and Play Monitor"

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Go into Windows device manager, find the monitor and then go to Properties > Driver tab.

 

[teddyv]

It is just "Plug and Play Monitor" - I think I've figured out how to use the Acer driver, is there a good reason to use it over what is working now?

 

[techmanc]

The Acer driver will probably have more specific information on display resolutions and refresh rates it usually better to use it.

 

[teddyv]

I installed it and all is well - thanks folks!