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    Can't get external monitor working in Boot Camp with XP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by coyoteunknown, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. coyoteunknown

    coyoteunknown Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using:
    Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" LED Back-Lit Display
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 Processor
    2GB Dual-Channel PC-5300 Memory
    NVidia GeForce 8600m GT 256MB GDDR3 Graphics
    160GB 5400RPM Hard Disk w/PMR Technology

    Trying to connect to:
    47" Westinghouse TX Series LCD TV

    I've had it working before with OS X, XP SP2, and Vista. However, after I formatted the laptop and re-installed Boot Camp and Windows, it no longer functions properly. NView says I'm connected to it but the TV isn't receiving a signal. What should I do?
     
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  2. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    Start crying and throwing a fit and maybe the tv will work with you.. :) ... jk .. my computer did the same thing... and i just gave up.. (i am lazy)
     
    princealyy, Sep 3, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    When you had the TV working before you reinstalled, were you using Boot Camp Beta's ForceWare (101.34)? I suppose you could try updating ForceWare drivers: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers

    I've found 162.18 and 163.44 to be the good alternatives to Boot Camp Drivers, though I do not use an external monitor so I'm not sure if they'll actually help you with this issue :D.

    Be sure to read the QuickStart Guide & Installation Instructions.
     
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    coyoteunknown Notebook Consultant

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    I've only been using the graphics drivers that Boot Camp installs. I'll take a look at those alternative drivers, thanks.
     
    coyoteunknown, Sep 3, 2007
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    coyoteunknown Notebook Consultant

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    Well, i installed the 101.29 drivers and the problem persisted. I have now installed 163.44 drivers and now it just recognizes the laptops LCD screen as the second screen.

    They show up as "Color LCD + Color LCD".

    It's odd. Color LCD operates at 1440x900. Than if I choose to use Color LCD (2) as my primary monitor, it uses the laptops LCD screen but at 1920x1080 and the mouse cursor "moves" the desktop around in the screen.

    This is such an odd problem, and I never ran into this last time. :X

    Edit: It doesn't work in OS X either. I guess I screwed something up when I re-installed OS X/Boot Camp the other day. I'll format it in the next few days and do a proper full installation, maybe that'll fix it.
     
    coyoteunknown, Sep 4, 2007
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