Mini Display Port to DVI Resolution Not Working Properly Again

hink another EFI Update is in Order, Just used the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adaptor to a NEC 3090WQxi Monitor and the Max Resolution is only 1600X1200, while my older (Late 2007) Macbook Pro needed an EFI/SMC update for Graphics before it detected the available resoltions for the same Monitor. Apple Support please fix this issue, or direct me in solving a very frustrating Problem
For anyone at Apple to Fix this annoying problem here are the Details.
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP51.0073.B02
SMC Version: 1.33f6
Cheers,
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Hi DjTimmyM,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Start with the steps below to troubleshoot issues with video out from your MacBook Pro:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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