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, 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: 1,207 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