Monitor Issue (Sony)

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CamwynF

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I am trying to use my current monitor (Sony X-Brite SDM-HS95P/B 19" LCD Monitor), with my new HP Pav Slimline s3400t PC.

I am trying to insert the monitor cable into the VGA port in the rear of my PC. While the plug itself fits (I guess?), the screws flanking the plug are unable to reach the holes flanking the VGA port, as the holes are recessed (unlike on my old PC, where the screw holes are flush with the VGA port itself).

The monitor recieves no signal from the PC.

Help?
 
If you don't set your video options to send a signat through this vga plug, it won't output anything.

Play with your video settings.
 
noxlord said:
If you don't set your video options to send a signat through this vga plug, it won't output anything.

Play with your video settings.
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Call me a noob (which I am), but how do I alter video settings without a working (recieving a signal) monitor?
 
From the description it sounds like the VGA plug fits perfectly and the screws to fix it in place are loose, not pushed up hard against anything.
Can you verify?
 
Nenu said:
From the description it sounds like the VGA plug fits perfectly and the screws to fix it in place are loose, not pushed up hard against anything.
Can you verify?
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The VGA plug itself fits tightly onto the port, but the screws do not reach the (recessed back from the port) holes that they are supposed to screw into.

On my old PC, the receptacles for the screws were flush with the port, but these ones are recessed back significantly.
 
Note: The VGA port came (as shipped) with a screwed-on panel covering it. Does this indicate that it was disabled by the manufacturer? Should I use the DVI-I port (attached to the video card, I guess)?
 
Yes that sounds possible.
Your VGA cable looks like it is well fitted and should work if the port is enabled.
 
Why not use DVI?
But yes, if you wish to use VGA, that is what you need.
Check your gfx card box and see if you got a free one with it.
 
I would use a DVI cable, but I don't have one and they are kind of pricey (especially if that turns out not to be the issue....), so I figure an adapter for the VGA cable so it can plug into the DVI port is the best option in the short run.

In the long run, I've got my eye on a new monitor.

Thanks for the help.
 
You may also try to enable the onboard vga in the bios. But this would be pointless as your graphic card should be much better.
 
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