X61s running external monitor on native (1920x1200) resolution

Hi,
I'm running a X61s with an NEC 2690WUXi monitor. Trouble is that I can't get the Thinkpad to output a 1920x1200 signal (even though I know it is capable). I select the 1920x1200 resolution, but it always outputs 1920x1080 (with panning up an down).
Have installed the inf file for the monitor and did the usual settings check. Also downloaded the latest drivers from the Lenovo website (although these are older than the version on the Intel site).
Anyone care to share ideas ?
Thanks in advance, CraigS
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Hello,
I have Dell 24" monitor connected with 1920x1200, so hardware/driver is capable of doing so.
I would try the following:
1. Check in the video driver settings if the monitor is detected correctly and if the video mode is listed as supported.
2. Check the same monitor with different cable.
3. Try reinstalling the Video driver. Uninstall, Reboot, Install, Reboot.
4. Inspect the socket pins both on the PC and on the monitor, possibly one of them is broken?
Hope the problem is in points 1-3.
Wojciech
P.S. Once done, calibrate (manually) your monitor. The VGA by default will deliver image much worse than DVI would.

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