A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550

Pyris · Jun 10, 2009, 09:30 AM

Like the title states I have a problem with my resolution. Every time I restart or turn on the computer it resets to a 640X480 32bit resolution. If I wait a bit, the screen flashes black and jumps to 640X480 8bit. I cannot change the size of the screen in the Display panel, but I can change the bit depth to only 32bit. If I attempt to change the size to anything larger or the bit depth any lower, the screen flashes black and returns with the "keep settings” ok thing up. I can also change both of them in CCC. In addition, the jump to 640X480 8bit happens whenever I log off of a full screen game.

I have run the card using the newest drivers from the site and the drivers from the CD. I have also reinstalled it.

This is a brand new VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 4550. I am running windows XP. My old Nvidia card (which I did uninstall) did not have this problem.

My temp fix is using a hot key-ed profile, but that is extraordinarily annoying. Is there any way the computer can remember my settings? Any hint in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Tyrsonswood · Jun 10, 2009, 09:49 AM

Welcome to DH......

I've seen this issue before with totally different hardware and have read about others that have had similar situations, (again with a wide range of hardware) but have yet to find a real answer other that a new install of the OS (XP in my case)

I'm sure there's a way to hack the registry for a fix, but never seen a clear procedure for this and couldn't figure it out my self.

It could end up that a fresh install of the OS is the easiest method.........

I doubt very much this is a hardware issue or incompatibility deal because I've seen similar myself and on-line.... fresh install has fixed it...... wish I had a better solution for you.

Pyris · Jun 10, 2009, 11:50 AM

Before I bite the bullet, does anyone have any less... severe... soulutions?

EDIT: In between the driver install reboots (After deleating the old ones, but before the new ones were installed) my screen was a nice 800X600 32bit. That tells me it might be the drivers, but I have no idea. I'll still take the re-installing of windows once I get the time. Would I have to do a repair install or a full reinstall

procupine14 · Jun 12, 2009, 01:50 PM

You could attempt a repair first and see if that fixes your issue but in the case of this problem you may have to do a full reinstall. But it won't hurt anything to attempt to repair windows first. I have a brand new 4550 from ASUS that didn't have any problems like this (for what that's worth). I think your registry is a little wacked.

Jun 10, 2009, 09:30 AM	#1
Pyris DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 Like the title states I have a problem with my resolution. Every time I restart or turn on the computer it resets to a 640X480 32bit resolution. If I wait a bit, the screen flashes black and jumps to 640X480 8bit. I cannot change the size of the screen in the Display panel, but I can change the bit depth to only 32bit. If I attempt to change the size to anything larger or the bit depth any lower, the screen flashes black and returns with the "keep settings” ok thing up. I can also change both of them in CCC. In addition, the jump to 640X480 8bit happens whenever I log off of a full screen game. I have run the card using the newest drivers from the site and the drivers from the CD. I have also reinstalled it. This is a brand new VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 4550. I am running windows XP. My old Nvidia card (which I did uninstall) did not have this problem. My temp fix is using a hot key-ed profile, but that is extraordinarily annoying. Is there any way the computer can remember my settings? Any hint in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Jun 10, 2009, 09:49 AM	#2
Tyrsonswood DH's curmudgeon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rustbelt, Ohio Posts: 4,616 Rep Power: 111 System Specs	Re: A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 Welcome to DH...... I've seen this issue before with totally different hardware and have read about others that have had similar situations, (again with a wide range of hardware) but have yet to find a real answer other that a new install of the OS (XP in my case) I'm sure there's a way to hack the registry for a fix, but never seen a clear procedure for this and couldn't figure it out my self. It could end up that a fresh install of the OS is the easiest method......... I doubt very much this is a hardware issue or incompatibility deal because I've seen similar myself and on-line.... fresh install has fixed it...... wish I had a better solution for you. __________________ "Band" sites.... not really bands because it's just me...... http://www.myspace.com/chromecrow http://www.myspace.com/zoneblues

Jun 10, 2009, 11:50 AM	#3
Pyris DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 Before I bite the bullet, does anyone have any less... severe... soulutions? EDIT: In between the driver install reboots (After deleating the old ones, but before the new ones were installed) my screen was a nice 800X600 32bit. That tells me it might be the drivers, but I have no idea. I'll still take the re-installing of windows once I get the time. Would I have to do a repair install or a full reinstall Last edited by Pyris; Jun 10, 2009 at 11:58 AM. Reason: Additions

Jun 12, 2009, 01:50 PM	#4
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,168 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	Re: A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 You could attempt a repair first and see if that fixes your issue but in the case of this problem you may have to do a full reinstall. But it won't hurt anything to attempt to repair windows first. I have a brand new 4550 from ASUS that didn't have any problems like this (for what that's worth). I think your registry is a little wacked. __________________ Laptop: HP dv6000 - Vista Ultimate (32-bit) - AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60(2.0GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256MB - 4GB Kingston DDR2 667 - 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive HTPC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 5200+ x2 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - Samsung EcoGreen 1TB - Hauppauge single tuner HD - ASUS Radeon HD4550 512MB - ECS RS485M-M mobo - Creative X-fi soundcard Other PC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 - 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - XFX 8600GT XXX - DFI Infinity NF570 SLI-M2/G