New Monitor problem

[welshlibranr]

My OH recently bought a new monitor for the desktop computer, it's one of those TFT HD widescreen ones, since connecting it, it keeps shutting down, and a message saying 'no signal' appears just before. A friend has told him that maybe the video card in the stack isn't powerful enough to cope with the new monitor!.........any ideas please?...

[rojash]

If it appears to work ok most of the time, it could be that the refresh rate is set too high.

Assuming XP:
Right-click the desktop
Choose properties
Select the Settings tab
Click the Advanced button
Select the Monitor tab
Set the refresh rate to around 60-75 Hz.

[venator]

and check the cables are not loose ...

[scotman]

If Rojash's advice doesn't help then you will need to check whether your card can support the monitor. If it can't you may be able to get updated drivers; if not you will need a new card like I did.

[scotman]

^^^^^^^^^^^
assuming there is nothing wrong with the monitor!

[AlBags]

Hiya ..
Most new monitors that are widescreen are supplied with drivers .. in case the monitor is not recognised/supported.
Is it detected/displayed as a 'Plug and Play Monitor' in display settings or control panel properties?
I would check/substitute the Dvi cable first .. It is dvi I assume?

[scotman]

Mine wasn't

[AlBags]

I just rigged up a new ws monitor for a mate ..regular name (not budget) that had driver in a disc included.
Obviously some do, some don't.
You could always check manu. support site for info.

[welshlibranr]

Thanks to you all for your help!.........will let my OH know!...........he's away at present, but he can try your suggestions on his return next week.........Thanks again!.........

[binarysleeper]

Is the monitor switched to the correct input? Many monitors have multiple inputs (VGA, DVI, HDMI) and you have to select between them.