MacBook + samsung syncmaster T220

Hi!
I have Samsung Syncmaster T220 and miniDisplayPort to DVI adapter. When I connect that monitor w/ my macBook I can set maximum resolution 1280x1024 but maximum for monitor is 1680x1050.
How I can set maximum resolution to 1680x1050?
Thanks all.

Guys... my problem is similar but not equal..
I can set the 1680X1050 resolution on my Syncmaster T220.
My macbook, that is connected to the monitor through a mini-DVI to VGA adapter, recognizes it immediatly.
The problem is that it doesn't uses the entire SyncMaster's screen.
It get the higher resolution, but it displays the things centered on the screen.
I just can't strech it to get full screen.
When I use lower resolutions, like 1024x768, it shows fullscreen.
But with 1680x1050 don't.
I start to suspect the VGA Cable...
but I tested it on a windows xp laptop and I got 1680x1050 fullscreen.
Now I suspect the mini-DVI to VGA Adapter or something software-related.
I tryed to reset PRAM, but got no success.
Have you ever gone through a problem like this?

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