need help with using tv as extended desktop

perkins4913 · Jul 3, 2008, 01:46 PM

Hi.
I'm using Omega Drivers 4.8.442 for my ATI X1950PRO. I'm trying to use my television as an extended desktop. When I turn my computer on, the tv turns on and shows a flickering of the POST and Windows loading screen. After that it just goes blank. When I go into the display properties, everything seems to be working fine (with the exception of my tv being blank), it recognizes my tv as an extended desktop, I can even drag windows over to the tv desktop, but nothing shows on the tv itself. Can anyone help me figure out why my tv isn't showing anything?

***temeteus82*** · Jul 3, 2008, 02:13 PM

You need to configure the correct refresh rate and resolution for that TV is it PAL or NTSC ??

perkins4913 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:51 PM

my tv is set to NTSC. the refresh rate is at 60Hz, resolution 800x600. I don't understand the problem, I used catalyst drivers and the dual monitors worked fine. I absolutely despise catalyst drivers, though.

***temeteus82*** · Jul 3, 2008, 04:06 PM

I think you should set the resolution to 720x480 since that is the SD resolution in NTSC.

perkins4913 · Jul 3, 2008, 04:21 PM

just tried it. didn't do anything. my television still teased me. it made that noise that it was coming on, but nothing showed up

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 7, 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perkins4913

I don't understand the problem, I used catalyst drivers and the dual monitors worked fine. I absolutely despise catalyst drivers, though.

Oh but you do understand the problem.

The Omega drivers are mucking up your TV out in some way, shape or form.

I don't see what there is to hate so virulently about the stock Catalyst drivers though...