VX2235WM + G965/GMA 3000 = No 1680X1050 Res. Support???

[DerelictDev]

The Problem

The monitor I'm using is a Viewsonic VX2235WM which has an optimal resolution of WSXGA+ 1680X1050. (16X10 for those who are wondering)
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/d...235wm/index.htm

The computer uses Intel G965 Express Chipset (GMA 3000 Family) which only after buying the monitor and almost ripping my hair out to figure out how to get the proper resolution, found out that it doesn't offer 1680X1050 as a supported res. mode.

There have been instances after continuous viewsonic driver re-installation that it somehow managed to run properly under the 1680X1050 res but right after restart reverted back to some random res., usually 1400X1050.

I've also read that this new Intel chipset is somewhat programmable and open-sourced. Is there a way to overwrite the config and add the resolution as a supported mode???

I really like the monitor and rather not have to return it. Can't return PC...

Some other info
It's running Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit

 

[Steve]

I assume you've tried changing your video drivers?

Also, if you go into Display Properties->Settings->Advanced, I believe under the Monitor tab is a checkbox by refresh rate saying "Hide unsupported modes" or something like that. If you uncheck that, see if that res is available.

 

[DerelictDev]

Im using Windows Vista and can't find that option anymore and yes, ive tried re-installing a ton of different drivers (monitor, video....)

 

[DerelictDev]

1 bump before i give up

 

[dclive]

Which version of the Intel graphics drivers have you tried? What is the most recent version you tried?

I can't imagine why you'd return anything - a workaround to this is a $29 nVidia 6200...giving you faster graphics to boot.

 

[Agamar]

It is a known issue with the GMA 945 / 950.. At least for me.

I have an HP Laptop with the same chipset. I have the same problem when trying to drive my Acer AL2216W (native 1680x1050)

 

[DerelictDev]

The chipset is 82G965, Intel so far has been no help and told me to speak with viewsonic regarding the EDID on the monitor... I've emailed viewsonic but doubt they'll be any help either.

 

[dclive]

Is spending $29 on a cheap add-in card an acceptable fix?

 

[Madwand1]

I have an Intel Q965 chipset mobo, and a Viewsonic 1650x1080 monitor, and had similar problems at some point. Unfortunately I don't recall the details, but I think it went away after an Intel driver installation and the usage of the "Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver" utility to select 1650x1080. You should be able to access this utility from the display settings pages, or from the taskbar, assuming you haven't turned that part off.

nVIDIA looks better IMO, so no great loss if you give up on this and get an inexpensive add-on.