Resolution on 20" ACD in XP SP2

I'm having trouble setting up a 20" ACD on my pc which has an ASUS AX800PRO/TVD/256M graphics card.
The graphics card is capable of a resolution of 1600x1200. According to the manual the manual ACD works best at 1680X1050.
I seem to have the following options, none of which appeal to me;
- 1280X1024
This leaves two large areas of unusable screen space
- 1280X1024 Scaled to size of the display
Everything is stretched and out of shape
- 1600X1200
The desktop goes beyond the visible area
There doesn't appear to be an option to scale 1600X1200 back down to the size of the display.
I thought the WinACD utility may help so I downloaded and installed it. It didn't solve my problem and also didn't seem to work as expected. Maybe the two issues are related.
Should I persevere with getting the WinACD utility working am I limited to the above options with this graphics card?
Or, if someone could suggest something else I'd be greatly appreciative.
It didn't appear obvious to me what the program actually does. I searched this forum and the download site where the WinACD utility is located.
Thanks

Finally got it working!!!!
Thanks for the pointing me in the right direction. I downloaded the Catalyst drivers as you suggested but it still didn't work. After some further searching I found the following information and now it's working fine and looking good.
ATI x800 Pro (1 good one bad) (but to avoid flickering, be sure to uncheck both
Reduce DVI frequency on hi-res displays
AND
Alternate DVI operational mode.
ALSO:
download newest Catalyst drivers change advanced display settings
enable V-Sync
make sure applicationsin full-screen mode keep the same 60hz refresh rate

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trying to the ACD 23" to work with an XFX nVidea 6800LE 128mg graphics card, have spoken to XFX and they point me in the direction of Apple so here goes...
have installed WinACD4
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XFX seem to think that it had something to do with the fact that the graphics card is a 'dual link' card and the ACD needs a 'single link' format, in my limited knowledge can't see what affect this would have as me thinks the single vs dual is to do with the data flow for resolution, could be wrong though!!
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RMS stopped. Users told "only documents created in a signed application can be opened in a signed application"

Hi
I hope you can help and that this is the right forum.
We have a RMS 1.0 sp1 server which has stopped working.
Users get "only documents created in a signed application can be opened in a signed application" when trying to protect a document in word or Outlook, and are unable to open previously protected documents.
C:\Users\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\DRM - only has the one file in it which is DRM-Machine. the .eul .CLC and .Gic files are missing from this folder.
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I ran an irmcheck on the local machine which showed " No user Certificate"
I can connect to the rms server urls , both licensing and certificate with no errors and IE shows the zone to be local intranet.
Can anyone see what my problem might be and suggest why the workstations are not getting their certs and allowed protection? What else should I be checking?
Best Regards
Steen

Hi
Here is the answer which resolved my situation, I hope it helps yours.
Guybrush-Threepwood I've marked your post as helpful as we had installed SP2 but it was not installed correctly and installing correctly was part of the solution.
PROBLEM:
Client began seeing the error:
“Only documents created in a signed application can be opened in a signed application”
On the server we were getting events:
“The callers machine certificate has a certificate chain that is not valid”
CAUSE:
Servers running RMS before SP2 can no longer get a valid Server Licensor Certificate.
RESOLUTION:
1. Install RMS v1 SP2 from:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14329
2. Locate and then click the following key in the registry.
For the enrollment URL on x86 versions of Windows Server 2003:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DRMS\1.0\
For the enrollment URL on x64 versions of Windows Server 2003:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\DRMS\1.0\
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click String value.
4. Type EnrollmentURL, and then press Enter.
5. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
6. Type
https://activation.drm.microsoft.com/enrollment/enrollservice.asmx, and then click OK.
7. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click String value.
8. Type CloudGicURL, and then press Enter.
9. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
10. Type
https://certification.drm.microsoft.com/certification/certification.asmx, and then click OK.
11. Go into the RMS Web interface and renew the SLC
HTH

Using different resolutions on ACD 20 and 30 inch monitors

I have a Mac Pro with dual monitors. One is the 30 inch ACD and the other is the 20 inch ACD. They are being run off an ATi 1900XT for the 30 and the Nvidia 7300 for the 20. I really want to put the desktop on the 20 inch monitor and run my games on the 30. When I set it up this way the resolution for the games is limited to what the resolution is set to on the 20. Is there a way to do this or is it just a limitation of the OS? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
J.C.

If mirroring is off, there is nothing in OSX limiting the resolution on the 30" display. The problem must be in the game. If you only have two displays, try removing the 7300, and put both displays on the 1900.

Video card resolution matched to 20inch ACD?

Hi all. I've been reading some of the great info here about video cards and cinema displays, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for yet, so, I apologize if I'm repeating what someone else may have already asked...
My business partner is looking at getting a 20" ACD next week. He's using a Dual 1.25 MDD. I'm not sure exactly what video card he has but I do know it's got 64 mb memory.
I was told earlier this year from my local Apple dealer that the card had to be capable of "matching the resolution of the monitor" in order for the monitor to work at it's optimum, keeping it's calibration etc.
Is there any truth to this? And, if so, what type of card should he consider if he's getting the new display? Or will his card drive the monitor fine? I'm sorry that I don't know exactly what card is in his machine, but I will try to find out tonight when I go over to do some editing with him.
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Radeon 9200 AGP
32MB VRAM
DVI-D
it is driving the native 1680x1050xMillions of Colours
this is a pretty low-end chip bundled in some Macs, what you need to do is just go to the manufacturers web page (ATI, Nvidia, etc.) and plug in the chip name and model number and you get the specifications.
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WinXP-SP2 refuses to allow screen resolution above 640x480

I've had WinXP on a Bootcamp partition for more than a year, working just fine and used occasionally. Yesterday I booted it up & the screen resolution had changed to 640x480. I tried changing it back to the native resolution of my Samsung monitor (1900x1200) using both the Win control Panel "Display" and also the nVidia control panel. XP stubbornly refuses to switch to the higher resolution, even after rebooting.
Windows issues like this, appearing for no reason I can find, are why I bought my MP in 2008. Does anyone have any advice (other than giving up on XP)?

Sorry I haven't reported back in a while. I keep thinking of things to try but still haven't solved this issue. These are the things I've done:
Booted to XP Pro, then:
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2. Went to Hardware Monitor & tried the regular "Install Display Driver" routine with Windows searching for the driver. No luck. Still didn't change resolution after reboot & attempted resolution change in "Settings".
3. Tried changing resolution with the nVidia control panel. I clicked on the correct resolution in the list, but as soon as the window closed & I re-opened it, the resolution had changed back to 640x480.
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Resolutions for Non-Widescreen Games on 30" ACD

Id like to know if there is a way to adjust resolutions so I can go above 1024*768 in Games that do not have WideScreen Choice. Monitor works Beautiful in the correct Dual-Link Port for Native Resolution,but on Games that do not have Widescreen Setting I notice it will not go above 1024*768 for in game Video settings.
Windows XP FX-57,Dual 7800GT's,2 Gig Corsair Ultra-Low Latency

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I'm connecting the display to my Macbook Pro, purchased in 2008. It talks about a "mini display port" but I can only see the bigger one with the slit and 4 pegs. After googling it, I found that the mini one is on my graphics card?? Specs of my graphics card are NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT.
Can anyone tell me which adapter I need??
Thanks!

I am not sure what you are referring to by macbook pro 3, but you will likely need this cable if the computer was purchased during the last few years:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

Run a Crystal Report ( with SAP BW Query ) on BO XI R2 SP2

Hi SAP Guru,
In one customer, we want integrate SAP BI 7.0 on Business Objects XI R2 SP2 ( Full Control Right ) to delivery dedicated reports to target users ( Scheduling )
We strart with a simple query that it works fine on Bex..
The integration Kit for SAP was installed on BO server and transports on SAP BW Server (based on Thread of Ingo).
For scheduling, I create a Business View based on my BW query and I create my crystal report. Everything work fine, when I launch my report localy on my desktop.
The problem arrives when I want schedule my report on the CMC or in infoview. I received a error message :
Failed to open the connection. D:ApplBusiness ObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise 11.5DataprocSched - system - ~tmp148860c59ff44c6.rpt
I try to schedule a report without Business View but I receive the same message.
Questions :
1 ) Is the Integation Kit for SAP is enable for this environement ( SAP BI 7.0 and BO XI R2 SP2 ) ?
2) Have you any suggestion of resolution for my problem ?
If you need more info, I will update my thread..
Thanks in advance for your help...
Cédric

Thanks for your quick reply !!!
are you able to run your report on-demand in the InfoView?
--> I receive my error when I open/run the report.
Which version of CR Designer are you using?
--> CR 11.5.9
Any chance to upgrade? There is already SP6 available for XI R2.
--> We project to migrate to R3.1 this year but we want to show report earlier ( if it's possible on R2 of course ).
Cédric

SQL Server 2012 - applying SP2 breaks SSRS Report Builder

Hi,
Had SQL 2012 (was 11.00.2845) and SSRS configured and working.
Applied SQL 2012 SP2 (server now at version 11.0.5058.0 (X64).
But when I goto the typical "http://server/ReportS_INST1 - reports still work ok, but clicking on Report Builder looks like it starts the download and then errors.
The error is "Application validation did not succeed. Unable to continue.".
Clicking on Details gets the message below. I understand it thinks it has a version mismatch, but anyone know what the resolution should be?
Thanks
Matt
--------------------error details
PLATFORM VERSION INFO
Windows : 6.1.7601.65536 (Win32NT)
Common Language Runtime
: 4.0.30319.18444
System.Deployment.dll
: 4.0.30319.18408 built by: FX451RTMGREL
clr.dll : 4.0.30319.18444 built by: FX451RTMGDR
dfdll.dll : 4.0.30319.18408 built by: FX451RTMGREL
dfshim.dll : 4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)
SOURCES
Deployment url
: http://server/ReportServer_INST1/ReportBuilder/ReportBuilder_3_0_0_0.application
Server
: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
X-AspNet-Version: 2.0.50727
Application url
: http://server/ReportServer_INST1/ReportBuilder/RptBuilder_3/MSReportBuilder.exe.manifest
Server
: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
X-AspNet-Version: 2.0.50727
IDENTITIES
Deployment Identity
: ReportBuilder_3_0_0_0.application, Version=11.0.5058.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=c3bce3770c238a49, processorArchitecture=x86
Application Identity
: MSReportBuilder.exe, Version=11.0.5058.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=c3bce3770c238a49, processorArchitecture=x86, type=win32
APPLICATION SUMMARY
* Online only application.
* Trust url parameter is set.
ERROR SUMMARY
Below is a summary of the errors, details of these errors are listed later in the log.
* Activation of http://server/ReportServer_INST1/ReportBuilder/ReportBuilder_3_0_0_0.application resulted in exception. Following failure messages were detected:
+ File, Microsoft.Data.ConnectionUI.dll, has a different computed hash than specified in manifest.
COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION FAILURE SUMMARY
No transaction error was detected.
WARNINGS
There were no warnings during this operation.
OPERATION PROGRESS STATUS
* [8/11/2014 3:00:48 PM] : Activation of http://server/ReportServer_INST1/ReportBuilder/ReportBuilder_3_0_0_0.application has started.
* [8/11/2014 3:00:48 PM] : Processing of deployment manifest has successfully completed.
* [8/11/2014 3:00:48 PM] : Installation of the application has started.
* [8/11/2014 3:00:49 PM] : Processing of application manifest has successfully completed.
* [8/11/2014 3:00:49 PM] : Found compatible runtime version 4.0.30319.
* [8/11/2014 3:00:49 PM] : Request of trust and detection of platform is complete.
ERROR DETAILS
Following errors were detected during this operation.
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- File, Microsoft.Data.ConnectionUI.dll, has a different computed hash than specified in manifest.
- Source: System.Deployment
- Stack trace:
at System.Deployment.Application.ComponentVerifier.VerifyFileHash(String filePath, Hash hash)
at System.Deployment.Application.ComponentVerifier.VerifyFileHash(String filePath, HashCollection hashCollection)
at System.Deployment.Application.ComponentVerifier.VerifyComponents()
at System.Deployment.Application.DownloadManager.DownloadDependencies(SubscriptionState subState, AssemblyManifest deployManifest, AssemblyManifest appManifest, Uri sourceUriBase, String targetDirectory, String group, IDownloadNotification
notification, DownloadOptions options)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.DownloadApplication(SubscriptionState subState, ActivationDescription actDesc, Int64 transactionId, TempDirectory& downloadTemp)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.InstallApplication(SubscriptionState& subState, ActivationDescription actDesc)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.PerformDeploymentActivation(Uri activationUri, Boolean isShortcut, String textualSubId, String deploymentProviderUrlFromExtension, BrowserSettings browserSettings, String&
errorPageUrl)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.ActivateDeploymentWorker(Object state)
COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION DETAILS
No transaction information is available.
--------------------error details end

Hello,
It seems to me somebody applied SP2 for SQL Server 2012 on an instance that has installed SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP 4. CTP4 is not
the final version of SP1.
http://sqlserverbuilds.blogspot.com/
My suggestion is to uninstall SP2 (using Control Panel), download and apply SP1 from the following link, and then apply SP2 again.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35575
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Alberto Morillo
SQLCoffee.com

Error launching Infoview on Windows 2003 R2 SP2 64 bits

In our Lab, just installed BO XI 3.1 on a Windows 2003 R2 SP2 32 bits AND a Windows 2003 R2 SP2 64 bits servers.
When launching Infoview on the 64 bits server, I get the following error message:
Server Error in '/InfoViewApp' Application
Runtime Error
Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error settings for this applicationprevent the details of the application error from being viewed.
Details: To enable the details of this specific error message to be viewable on the local server machine, please create <customErrors> tag within a "web.config" configuration file located in the root directory of the current web application....
I did modify the web.config file for the tag: <customErrors mode="RemoteOnly"/>
When accessing Infoview after the change, I get:
Server Error in '/InfoViewApp' Application
Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSI {E063B04A-CB8B-460E-99D0-F7D8FA2FAAA2} failed due to the following error: 80040154
Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Pleas review the stack trace....
I don't have any problems accessing Infoview on my 32 bits server. Same installation procedure.
I uninstalled BO on my 64 bits server and reinstalled without solving my problem.
Any ideas or experience with 64 bits envir.?
Thanks for any advice, suggestions. Wondering if I should just be going with 32 bits but we're trying to go with as many 64 bits servers in the field.
Regards

Denis,
You pointed me in the right direction. Found something in the DB knowledge of SAP (with some patience..).
I'm not too sure if it's the article ID but here's what show up next to the title: 1326978
Mainly, here's the solution:
Symptom
How to configure XI 3.1 with Win2003 64-bit using IIS
When navigating to InfoView, user receives "Server Error" message.
Server Error in '/businessobjects/Enterprise115/InfoView' Application. -- displayed for XIR2
Server Error in '/InfoViewApp/ Application. -- displayed for XI 3.x
Reproducing the Issue
Issue could occur in any 32-bit version of XI (XIR2 and XI 3.x) that supports 64 bit windows 2003 operating systems
Cause
While newer versions of XIR2 and XI 3.x are supported on 64 bit OS's they do not currently support 64 bit .net
Resolution
XI 3.1 is a 32-bit application and InfoView/CMC cannot run while IIS is in 64-bit mode. In addition, IIS cannot run in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes simultaneously. Follow these steps to change IIS to run in 32-bit mode and unregister/register the correct IIS app pools.
Open the windows command prompt and do the following:
To disable 64-bit .NET 2.0:
cd C:\windows\microsoft.net\Framework64\v2.0.50727
aspnet_regiis /u
To enable IIS to run in 32-bit mode:
cd C:\Inetpub\AdminScripts
cscript adsutil.vbs SET W3SVC/AppPools/Enable32bitAppOnWin64 1
To enable 32-bit .NET 2.0:
cd \WINDOWS\microsoft.net\Framework\v2.0.50727
aspnet_regiis /i
In IIS manager under Web Service Extensions:
ASP.NET v2.0.50727 (32-bit) (The new one that appeared when you enabled 32-bit .NET 2.0) Set to Allow.
ASP.NET v2.0.50727 (the 64-bit version that has been there since you installed .NET 2.0 framework) If it is still listed, Set to Prohibit.
Restart IIS (via Windows command prompt)
iisreset
I am now able to get to the login screen of InfoView but I'm missing the type of authentication field (Enterprise, Windows AD)
I'll take a look early tomorrow.
Thanks again.
Jay

Tecra S2 - resolution for external monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600

Hello! I'm new here ...
I have a Tecra S2 with Windows XP SP2 and graphic card NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600. Internal resolution (display of notebook) is 1024 x 768. Its work fine. But I work with an external monitor VGA with "DualView" function. It is a Samsung Syncmaster 940N.
It??s all OK (19", resolution 1280 x 1024), with my new monitor Samsng Syncmaster 203B don't work: The external monitor's native resolution is 1400x1050 but the maximal resolution available is 1280 x 1024. And so, using 1280x1024 resolution, will cause the image on the external monitor and text is not clear.
I cannot set the 1400 x 1050 resolution via Control Panel nor via NVIDIA -menu.
Graphic card drivers are updated to the last version on the Toshiba site. Graphic card NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 is supported from my monitor Syncmaster 203B.
Max. resolution for external video of NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 is higher as 1400 x 1050.
I need to use this new monitor, can you help me?
Many thanks in advance!

Unfortunately the Tecra S2 isn't capable to display the resolution 1400x1050.
Here are the resolutions you can use.
Support Resolution/Color(CRT)
640x480 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
800x600 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
1024x768 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
1280x1024 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
1400x1050 N/A
1600x1200 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
1920x1440 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
2048x1536 16bit/32bit colors(Depending on CRT)
May you find an enhanced but not official driver here: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/enhancer

ACD 30" Dual Link DVI and MacBook Pro Unibody

I have the following configuration:
ACD 30" Dual Link DVI and MacBook Pro Unibody
I am exhibiting some intermittent problems with the 30" display not coming up when I reboot for example and here are some more:
1. MacBook Pro not in clam-shell mode and restart equals 30" display not turning on
2. When in Snow Leopard and I have the MacBook Pro running in clam-shell mode and I open the display on the MacBook Pro it remains black.
3. When waking the MacBook Pro from sleeping (MacBook Pro in clam-shell) the 30" ACD is "grainy" and the display is not usable and it requires a reboot to solve the problem.
Any help? In addition are there any other displays using mini-display port to mini display port technology?
What about a different monitor; will I still have to use the Dual Link DVI adapter to drive a display with higher than 1920x1200 resolution?
Are there adapters to go from mini-display port to display port?
Thanks,
Mike

Just came across your post and i have a couple of suggestions ive noticed with the Dual-Link to Mini-DP with the same configuration.
When working in clamshell mode for example, the 30" will become the MAIN/Default display...So if you open your macbookpro while the 30" is on and the system is running, the screen will remain black because it is in closed mode; basically meaning there is no signal to be sent.
so if you want the display to show up, either restart or put into sleep mode, then wake the system WITH THE LID OPEN.
As for the grainy/static artifacts, its beena reported issue since day 1, not sure waht the fix or issue may be with it but heres a resolution.
Press; SHIFT CONTROL EJECT-KEY all at once, this will disable signal to the monitor, but not shut off the machine...then use your mouse or press a key on the keyboard to wake the display and the grainyness should disappear.

Windows XP SP2 freezes and then has trouble booting up

I've got a recent problem with my PC freezing while in use. All of a sudden it freezes with no error messages. The only resolution is to reboot the PC; however, most times the PC has trouble booting up after that. Usually at some point before it boots up I'll get a CMS checksum error, hit the F1 key to continue and Windows will load up. I'll have to restart it multiple times before I can get it to boot or I have to unplug the PC, let it sit overnight and then it tends to boot up with no problems the next morning.
I did notice that the fan to the PSU isn't running all the time. Should it be? I would have thought so, but don't know for sure.
I haven't tried reloading Windows over the current installation. I have an original Win XP disk ()non-SP2). This is a Windows CD, not a restore CD. I've updated to SP2. Will it be OK to reinstall over it with an older version of XP? I guess I can just not replace any newer files if it asks?
Thanks for any feedback.

Quote from: crushert on 21-January-07, 00:20:05
Bosskiller, I just know the basics of hardware installation and such. I can put them together, but don't have much knowledge in diagnostics. The Geek Squad ran the basic diagnostic package and said everything checked out OK and that it was most likely a mobo or processor going bad.
I see you linked to an earlier post you made. However, if the memory checked out OK and it's run fine for the last 6 months without any problems, would it do any good to run another memory check on it?
"Bosskiller, I just know the basics of hardware installation and such. I can put them together, but don't have much knowledge in diagnostics. The Geek Squad ran the basic diagnostic package and said everything checked out OK and that it was most likely a mobo or processor going bad."
suggest you to ignore "The Geek Squad ran the basic diagnostic package" and to test it personally.
get memtest http://www.memtest.org/download/1.70/memtest86+-1.70.floppy.zip
extract files and make diskette bootable from installer. then reboot PC and boot from floppy, select test n5 only from there and leave it to test over 20times ensure no errors will come... step by step with memtest: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=103598.msg760534#msg760534
other way is to try to install XP with each memory sticks separately until works.. leave only one stick into DIMM slot close to CPU socket and have a try to install OS again, if no go remove memory and replace it with other one. and retry.
or take PC to some computer repair shop to diagnose.

Why does my 27" LED Cinema Display only display maximum resolution of 1920x1200, when my Mid 2009 13" MBP says it supports up to 2560x1600?

When I have my MBP connected to my 27" LED Cinema Display, my display settings only show a maximum resolution of 1920x1200, when the specs on both my MBP and Display say they they support up to 2560x1600? Am I missing something?

I finally decided to just take my MBP down to the Apple store and see what would happen if I connected it to one of their new ACDs. At 1st, the guy at the Genius Bar told me that my MBP only supported 1280x800 as a maximum resolution. I told him that was for my MBP screen, and not an external monitor. Finally I convinced him to let me connect my MBP to one of their monitors. Low and behold, looking at the Display settings pane I saw some addtional resolutions, including 2560x1600!
So, now I have confirmed that my MBP can drive an external monitor to a resolution of 2560x1600, using just the single mini displayport connection. I just have to figure out what's wrong with my ACD. Suspecting that my older ACD might not support this higher resolution, I did finally discover that my model only supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1600.
Sorry for all the confusion...

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