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    Dell M5510 with UHD IGZO(3840x2160) and 2nd display @ 1080 looks like horrible

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by smokedvw, May 9, 2016.

  1. smokedvw

    smokedvw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I just got a new Dell M5510 running windows 10 and for my HDMI out to my LG IPS 28" monitor the font's look horrible.

    The dell display looks great but the font on my 1080 display looks horrible.

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    Does anyone know why this is so bad? How can I fix it?

    I do not have scaling adjusted its set to 100% on my second computer screen.

    Also some applications render impossible to read. Native Java UI applications.

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    NOTE: this only happens when I use the laptop AND the external monitor. If I close my laptop and restart the computer and only use the external monitor it renders correctly.

    If on the other hand I then open my laptop screen to QHD it will have super small text and not render the laptop correctly.

    Thank you
     
    Last edited: May 9, 2016
    smokedvw, May 9, 2016
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  2. penguinslider

    penguinslider Notebook Consultant

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    Have you ran all updates like Dell Update or Dell Command Update? And also full windows updates?

    Make sure to run the updates while the monitor is attached and detected by the machine.
     
    penguinslider, May 12, 2016
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  3. z31fanatic

    z31fanatic Notebook Consultant

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    HiDPI/high resolution and Windows don't mix well together.
     
    z31fanatic, May 22, 2016
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    smokedvw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you making an assumption here or have you had this issue?

    All the windows updates are done.

    I dont have an application "Dell Update' or "Dell Command Update" and I do not want to download unrequited software.
     
    smokedvw, May 25, 2016
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    smokedvw Notebook Enthusiast

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    So your saying people running multiple monitors and mixed resolutions dont exist in Windows...

    The best way I have found to fix this is to run everything at 1080p both external monitors and the laptop which is a disappointment since the laptop is 4k.
     
    smokedvw, May 25, 2016
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  6. penguinslider

    penguinslider Notebook Consultant

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    I had the same issue but with a different Dell model some time ago and the updating drivers solved the issue. In any case, installing the latest drivers places a check on the list of things that you can try.

    Dell Command Update or Dell update is actually useful and is one of the first things that I run when I get a new Dell computer for setup. It automatically downloads and installs (with your approval) things like new drivers for chipsets or new BIOS updates. I am guessing that you did a clean install of windows if you are not seeing Dell Command Update or Dell Update.

    If you are not comfortable in installing, Dell Command Update or Dell Update, you can go to:
    http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19?c=&l=&s=

    and enter your Service Tag. Go then to "Drivers & Downloads" to see all of the available drivers for your specific machine.

    Also, if you click on "Contact Us" on the right of the window, you can click on "Get Technical Support" to contact a Dell technician to walk you through some troubleshooting steps. I personally prefer doing it through a chat window than through a phone.
     
    penguinslider, May 25, 2016
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  7. z31fanatic

    z31fanatic Notebook Consultant

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    ???? What made you think that?
     
    z31fanatic, May 25, 2016
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