Problem with dual monitors on FX-103 laptop

[Greeny]

I am trying to set my laptop up with an Iiyama monitor. I have installed the correct driver for it and the monitor and driver are recognised in Control Panel / Display / Settings / Advanced / Monitor (in monitor type).

However, there isn't a dual monitor graphical representation in the settings area and I can't set the proper refresh rate for the separate monitor, hence I get flicker.

Does anyone know how this is solved?

Thanks.

[Twisted-Rizla]

What happens if you open PROPERTIES on the desktop then click SETTINGS. If you have a 1 and a 2 listed then you should be able to run an additional monitor by clicking the number 2 then clicking the "EXTEND MY WINDOWS DESKTOP TO THIS MONITOR.".

If there isn't a number 2 in the settings then i would guess that your system doesn't support a dual monitor

[Greeny]

Twisted-Rizla - thanks for your prompt reply.

When I click settings, I don't have a 1 and a 2 listed.

This is what I don't understand as before I did a clean XP reinstall, the computer worked with a second monitor with no problem.

I don't actually want a dual display, but use of a larger monitor when I'm at home and with no flicker (without the laptop screen on)

Thanks

[rich912]

It sounds as though the clean install of XP has used native drivers for your video card.
Have a look on Vaio-Link, under drivers and updates, and install the Video Chip drivers for your model from there.

[Greeny]

Rich912 - did that and downloaded the video driver. Although I still don't get two monitors showing graphically in setup, I can now set the correct resolution and refresh rate for the monitor with a separate utility.

Thanks for your help.

[rich912]

You are most welcome Greeny:smileyhappy: