Dual Viewsonic VX-2000's

[Lewwwis]

I need help!
I have Windows 2000 Professional.
I have a brand new Parhelia.
I have two gorgeous Viewsonic VX-2000 Digital LCD Flat Panels.
I'm using DVI-D Dual Link Cables.
When I try to make them 1600x1200, their screens go blank and say "Out of Range".
The refresh rate says 60Hz.

Any suggestions?

LewisEMiller@yahoo.com

[Chrono_Wanderer]

Out of range... are u sure the VX-2000 can do it? (last time i checked the VX-2000 can do it, but i don't know if HD15 and DVI makes a difference. How did you know 60Hz anyways? And also maybe u can try an HD15 cable for these those sweet LCDs, to see if it's the LCD limitation.

[Lewwwis]

The Matrox Parhelia and the Viewsonic VX-2000 are supposed to support 1600x1200 in the digital domian.
Aren't DVI-D Dual Link cables better than HD15? Are HD15 cables digital?

[Lewwwis]

Viewsonic is setting up two VX-2000's and a Parhelia to see what the problem is. I will post their results here when I get them.
BTW, I just ordered a third VX-2000 and a Matrox G-450. I intend on running three Digital 20-inch LCD's at 1600x1200!
WISH ME LUCK!!!

[[Ch]amsalot]

The Parhelia is spitting out a 74.?? Hz Horizontal /60 Hz Vertical signal which apparently is not playing nice with the Viewsonic.

Me wonders if this would have happened if my brother purchased the Gainward GF4 4600Ti card with the dual DVI outputs.

In any event, that seems to be the problem. The monitor no like the Parhelia's timing.

-[Ch]ams

[[Ch]amsalot]

I intend on running three Digital 20-inch LCD's at 1600x1200!
WISH ME LUCK!!!

As I previously advised you the G450's maximum digital output is
1280x1024. Therefore, you'll have to actually plug the third ViewSonic into a standard VGA (DB-15) connector to run it at 1600x1200, analog signal.

With that in mind, make sure you don't spend any extra money on a fancy DVI cable for the G450.

And, if you thought you'd run the third one at a digital 1280x1024, be advised that you'll get a far better image running analog 1600x1200 (the native resolution for your LCD) than a digital 1280x1024.

I hate you for having a 4800x1200 desktop, which puts my 2880x1024 desktop to shame. My only solace is that at least my CRT can scale decently at lower resolutions.

I'd normally resort to insulting your mother at this juncture, but being as we're brothers that wouldn't be a good idea.

Love ya Lewwwis!

-[Ch]ams

[Lewwwis]

Nice Try Brother

But Viewsonic says they're supposed to run at 74Hz Horizontal and 60Hz Vertical.
Don't ya' think we asked that question?
The VX-2000 is a Digital monitor. I do not want to run analog 1600x1200 - I want 1600x1200 digital!

[[Ch]amsalot]

Lewwwis,

Unless you can find a PCI card with a DVI interface that supports a digital, 1600x1200 signal you are S.O.L. unless you buy another computer to power the third monitor.

The VX2000 can hanlde analog signals with aplomb. My guess is you won't be able to tell which one is on the analog singal.

-[Ch]ams

[Lewwwis]

[Wh]at are you talking about?
[Wh]at is S.O.L.?
[Wh]at is aplomb?
[Wh]at was Mom thinking after having me?

[WyWyWyWy]

Originally posted by Lewwwis
[Wh]at are you talking about?
[Wh]at is S.O.L.?
[Wh]at is aplomb?
[Wh]at was Mom thinking after having me?

1. He is talking about DVI on PCI card.

2. sh** outta luck

3. "no problem" ?

4. You are just a by-product of...

Just kidding mate

[[Ch]amsalot]

Okay, I found two cards for you Lewis, with each of them you can subtract the price of the Parhelia since you won't need it (each card can support by itself four DVI monitors).

One of them is around $995 and available now, supports up to four LCDs at 1600x1200 (digital signal via DVI). Problem is I highly doubt it will fit in your case:



*There is a typo on the spec screen that says max supported DVI is 1280x1024. It really is 1600x1200.

You can get custom configurations for the Promedia (e.g., cable tv- tuner to watch cable on your LCDs), but the one you'll want out of the box is part No. PRO4D00000NN0000N0.

The other card, which is better & cheaper (and will fit), won't be available for another 60 days:

*Again, the max. DVI output of 1280x1024 is merely initial released specs. The shipping product WILL support, according to the tech at colorgraphic, 1600x1200 digital output.

The Xentera GT 4/8 PCI: Part #612418, dimensions 3.625" x 7", will fit in your Dell case and will support FOUR DVI-D flat panels each at 1600x1200. It should cost $750-$800.

It will support Win 2K Pro and XP.

It has a red PCB.


-[Ch]ams

[[Ch]amsalot]

WyWyWyWy,

Thanks for the translation. He's adopted I think ... which may explain much (or maybe I'm the one who's adopted).

-[Ch]ams

[[Ch]amsalot]

Lewis,

Believe it or not, it may be your cable. I was speaking to the colorgraphic tech and he said they needed special cables to support the high-resolution (i.e., 1600x1200) from the Promedia card.

God, I hate it when companies can't get original names for their products. Every time I say Promedia I think of Klipsch.

-[Ch]ams

[Lewwwis]

Viewsonic just did a Parhelia test on my behalf.
The Parhelia will NOT support a 1600x1200 digital signal with their new VX-2000 LCD.
I'm very upset with this discovery as it was Viewsonic that recommended the Parhelia when I purchased their monitor.
I'm also upset at Matrox as they promised me, before I purchased their card, that it would work.
I wanted two digital 1600x1200 screens; I bought everything
that was recommended; I spent $3500 on the latest technology;
AND IT DOESN'T WORK!!!

[Pace]

btw, did Matrox tell you that the Parhelia would work with the Viewsonic VX-2000 LCD via DVI?

And vice versa, did Viewsonic specifically tell you to use a Parhelia via DVI for the VX-2000?

Have you tried Chamsalot's suggestion of changing the cable?