Originally Posted by
x2dazee
Hi,
A while back i built a HTPC using an Abit AN-M2HD motherboard and quite some time ago upgraded to Windows 7.
The issue is I have a Samsung LE40A656 LCD Panel which i connect to my HTPC via the HDMI output on the mobo to the HDMI input on the TV simple...
Initially using the external display as per any Windows OS you need to ensure the external display is booted up with the machine so that it recognises it once booted into Windows, I've had no issues with this Windows 7 detects the external display and even when i place the HTPC into a sleep/hibernation mode the monitor is detected upon powering up.
Now as of late I have been experiencing sporadic detection issues (bit like Russian Roulette) it will sometimes :
- Detect the Monitor from the bootup (bios) and load into Windows displaying the external display, the moment i turn the LCD off and switch it back (on after a moment) it will automatically lose the connection.
- Sometimes its not detected in the BIOS windows will load up not detecting the monitor and I will put the HTPC into sleep mode and when powered up it will magically detect it.
I have no idea why its like its chooses how and when to connect, the LCD itself has no connection issues when connecting to the PS3 its displays straight away and changing the HDMI port shows the same results.
I have tried upgrading the drivers to the latest version it worked for a little while or so i thought and is now no longer working
Thanks for any tips or advice in advance.