X61 on ultrabase using Vista - problem displaying on external LCD

We have a Thinkpad X61 docking on an Ultrabase.  It worked well for months.  The problem exists since two months ago, and I don't know if it was due to some updates to the system.  It is running Vista:
When the notebook first boot up, everything okay, even showing the logon screen.  After the user logging on, and the Vista desktop shown.  All of a sudden, the external LCD blank, and a message on it says we need to set it to 1280x1024 for best performance.  Now, if I open the notebook's LCD, the external LCD gets back to live as well.  Next, we close the notebook's LCD, the external LCD still working.
I tried to replace the LCD monitor with a Sony, and the same problem persists.  The message on the external LCD said something like "cannot support 99MHz frequency...."
I tried another Ultrabase with the same notebook, same result.
It seems that the notebook is trying to adjust to a very high frequency for the external monitor after it logon to Vista.
May I ask if anybody have the same problem or can give me some hints to solve the problem?
Thanks in advance
Raymond

Thanks.
Apparently my problem was I needed to unplug the TV and then let it recognize the Mac.
Now it works, but not perfectly.
The TV wants a 1920 x 1080 resolution, while the Mac is sending over 1920 x 1200. That's not working as each screen has different issues.
The iMac screen has about an inch of horizontal black space on the top and bottom of the screen, while the Samsung's screen is "full", but it's a little off. Meaning, it's cropped part of the image all the way around.
I was told by Apple that I can only display 800 x 600 if I want the screens to match, which is unacceptable.
Anyone know how to trick a Mac into displaying 1900 x 1080?
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