I have a really odd problem with my external monitor.
To keep it as short but as informative as possible: I connect my monitor. It goes to power saving mode. I go to the Windows mobility center, click “Connect display” and it connects my monitor. The problem is that the external monitor is still blank. I try with the Fn + F5 combination to make my external monitor my main display, still nothing. I go to the ATI catalyst control panel and I see that my monitor is detected and connected. I go to the Advanced Display settings and also see that everything is in order. In short, software-vise my monitor is up and running while I see no picture. The cable has been tested to be OK, the monitor also. I get the same problem when I try to connect my laptop to my HDTV. Note that I use my VGA port to do so in both cases. I also have all the drivers updated.
If anyone can help me I’d be most grateful.
Some info: Laptop – Toshiba A210-133
Monitor: LG Flatron W2234S
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit
