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Question

why is my pc booting at low screen resoltion ?

by Apr 7, 2014 4:06PM PDT

my motherboard is Gigabyte G41M-Es2L an my Processor is Intel core 2 duo E7500 2.93 GHz.why are my all games starting at 800x600 resolution.my recommende resolution is 1600x1900.even while booting it changes to 800x600.i have also updated my driver.i am having intel G41 Express Chipset.i'm having the latest drivers.even i have reinstalled my os,windows 7.

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The clue is the new install of Windows.
by Forum moderator Apr 8, 2014 12:28AM PDT

It's far from done most of the time. Not only the video driver but all the others. Think back to your first install. Get out your notes on your PC (all PCs tend to be different enough that no one can write how to do this exactly.)

Bob

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not got it
by nirajv28 Apr 8, 2014 1:34AM PDT

so sir..what i have to do now..?

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I have a generic recipe for Windows installs.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 8, 2014 1:41AM PDT

1. Wipe drive clean.
2. Set BIOS as I want it. Note I try to take the defaults as this avoids problems later.
2. Boot the Windows CD/DVD and install
3. Install drivers in this order
a. Motherboard chipset.
b. Sound.
c. Network
d. Video
e. Others

4. Install any "helper" apps like Intel's RST and such next. Something new to old builders here. It used to be we only had drivers to worry about. Today we have helper apps that do a lot more such as Intel's RST, wifi and other controls.

Item 4 can really wipe folk out as they write they installed the WiFi driver but it doesn't work. Well, without the helper app to turn on the WiFi it won't work. Many have learned this after losing a few weeks trying to find the right driver.

-> Now when it comes to laptops, the install is so involved that I advise to use the factory issued OS. Those that must do a clean install should not expect much help today. I know that sounds horrible but it's gotten too complex.
Bob

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Set BIOS
by nirajv28 Apr 8, 2014 4:01PM PDT

and sir...how to set BIOS..?

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Re: BIOS
by Kees_B Forum moderator Apr 8, 2014 5:06PM PDT

I don't think the BIOS has anything to do with the resolution Windows decides to use if you boot.

But if you think it does, find out what key to press to enter the BIOS setup (that might be in the manual, or it's shown on the screen, something like "Press del to enter setup" and find something like "reset to defaults".

Kees

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thanks.
by Apr 9, 2014 2:40PM PDT

thanks ..i'm really thankful to u both.now this issue is solved ..

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