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*Nikki* · 03-04-2008, 01:28 PM

For a couple years now I have used my HDTV also as a computer monitor and never had any problems.

Well I got a new system and all hell has broken loose.

I am using a standard monitor cable to connect to the TV. It started out working just fine for about a day. Then the next time I booted up my PC the TV came up with the error "Not Supported Mode" (I have a Samsung LN-S2651D) and the screen was otherwise black.

I had to hook the PC back up to an old monitor to try and figure out what the problem was. I spoke with Samsung who told me it could be a resolution issue. We tried every possible resolution and refresh rate. Nothing changed, same error, still black screen.

So then I was told it might be my graphics card not agreeing with the TV. So I looked into configuring the card with the TV. Well this is almost impossible to do without having the PC hooked up to the TV. Since I cannot see the screen when it is hooked up to the TV I am fucked.

So here I am with my brand new PC on a century old monitor instead. I don't get why it worked at first, then all of a sudden stopped working when no know changes took place.

Has anyone had an experience like this or know what the hell I can do?

I am not a genius when it comes to this stuff but I can get around pretty well.

Thanks!

03-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikki ~~~~~~~ Location: Charleston, SC	I need help!!! HDTV and PC issue! (LONG) For a couple years now I have used my HDTV also as a computer monitor and never had any problems. Well I got a new system and all hell has broken loose. I am using a standard monitor cable to connect to the TV. It started out working just fine for about a day. Then the next time I booted up my PC the TV came up with the error "Not Supported Mode" (I have a Samsung LN-S2651D) and the screen was otherwise black. I had to hook the PC back up to an old monitor to try and figure out what the problem was. I spoke with Samsung who told me it could be a resolution issue. We tried every possible resolution and refresh rate. Nothing changed, same error, still black screen. So then I was told it might be my graphics card not agreeing with the TV. So I looked into configuring the card with the TV. Well this is almost impossible to do without having the PC hooked up to the TV. Since I cannot see the screen when it is hooked up to the TV I am fucked. So here I am with my brand new PC on a century old monitor instead. I don't get why it worked at first, then all of a sudden stopped working when no know changes took place. Has anyone had an experience like this or know what the hell I can do? I am not a genius when it comes to this stuff but I can get around pretty well. Thanks!