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    External Monitor Not running games

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by habes, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. habes

    habes Newbie

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    Every time i try and start running games the screen goes black like its trying to load then the monitor just pops back to my desktop screen and quits trying to load the game. my graphics card is turned on and everything seems fine other than the fact its not loading games. its like it doesn't have enough power bu i know that's not the case.

    Any Ideas?
     
    habes, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. tooji

    tooji Notebook Guru

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    Will it display the desktop?

    What are you using - VGA, HDMI, display?

    Are you plugged into the wall?

    Try restarting the pc sometimes common issues are solved with something as simple as that.
     
    tooji, Jun 17, 2010
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    habes Newbie

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    I am using a VGA cable. it displays the desktop just fine, can surf the web and stuff like that only doesnt work with games. my computer is plugged in also.
     
    habes, Jun 19, 2010
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  4. CZroe

    CZroe Notebook Evangelist

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    I use HDMI and it works fine up until I open the lid to use the keyboard. Then, it does exactly as you describe (snatches the display back from the TV).
     
    CZroe, Jun 19, 2010
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