Samsung 204BW 20" Monitor with Incorrect Resolution

I have a Samsung 204BW 20" monitor attached to a PowerBook G4.
It used to work perfectly fine until 2 weeks ago when it died. I sent it for repair to Samsung. I got it back today. However, when connected, I can only see a 1280x1024 resolution, rather than the correct one, 1680x1050.
When I get the SyncMaster menu under /System Preferences/Displays, the larger resolution shown for the monitor is 1280x1024. Somebody at Samsung suggested to reinstall the nVIDIA driver (graphics card), but the driver is not available on nVIDIA's website. In fact, their site mentions that in the case of notebooks, it is generally the manufacturer who updates drivers for their cards, given the often tailor-made solutions required in those instances.
Anybody can help?
BTW, I used to have the correct resolution shown before the screen turned black and I had to send the monitor to the repair shop. The monitor is working now, except for my inability to see the correct resolution.

I tried your recommended approach about connecting the monitor to other computer. I still cannot get the maximum monitor resolution.
You have no idea what a nightmare going through Samsung customer support has been. To make a long story short, please read the following paragraph.
They have different levels (1,2, etc.) of support, and there were contradictory answers. Some people would point me to download the newest driver version for the video card, mine is nVIDIA. When you go to the nVIDIA site, it clearly specifies that video cards for laptops follow very unique specifications, and should be dealt with the computer manufacturer, so no driver download at the end. Others at the company were saying we cannot point you anywhere, the video card is from a different company. A real disaster. I ended up hanging up after more than 3 hours online on two different days.
Anyways, still not able to get the maximum resolution potential from the monitor.

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