Thread: 800x480 on intel 945GM/GMA950 - is it possible?

Originally Posted by psyrex

Sorry, I didn't realize you had the 8" widescreen. This was for the 7" widescreen, so sorry, I don't know if this will work for you.
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Again, this is for the 7" widescreen 800x480. These numbers are a combination of powerstrip's settings and some stuff I found on this site.

Hey thanks! I will try these settings.

But now I need to figure out how to apply these settings. Is it in powerstip or should I create a custom driver installation?

What is the best way you recommend? Should I read the userguide.pdf that is in the intel IEGD driver?

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by psyrex

You could also just use the reg file linked from the first post of this thread and edit it to use my numbers. What I meant was that I got my numbers from powerstrip and other places (horizontal was powerstrip, vertical was elsewhere), not that the numbers should be entered into powerstrip. Sorry for the confusion. If these numbers don't work for you, let me know, and I'll point out how I got my numbers from powerstrip, and maybe that can help you find yours.

OK, I got the reg file and opened it in notepad. The registry keys dont exist in my machine, I know that the big {number} key changes for every card type, but in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Video\{...}\0000 I dont have other subkeys (such as ...\Config\1\Port\5\General, in fact nothing beyond the \0000).

I searched the registry for the reg values named PixelClock, HorzActive, ... but not found anywhere in the registry... My card is intel 815 based, maybe its very different from the other model...

Originally Posted by psyrex

I know it doesn't exist. The reg file creates it. After it's created, you can continue tweaking it by changing the numbers (remember it usually displays in hex) and then rebooting.

OK I will try to import it. I will have to do it tomorrow, because I already left.
I dont want to sound lazy, but can you post here (or PM) your registry key? (I mean, in regedit just highlight the big number key {xxxxx} and click export). I just want to compare your key with the other I downloaded and mine. What is that big number under { }s? Isnt it a card ID or something that would change for every card model? If it is card related, I just need to add the subkeys and values under my {number} key? Btw, what is your card model? Thanks again.

Originally Posted by psyrex

Sure, here you go. The big string is just an identifier. I use an onboard 855GME, and the GUID (long string) changes at every reinstall.

BTW, remember to rename this file from .txt to a .reg to be able to change your registry automatically.

Hi psyrex! I imported the reg file, rebooted and no effect. I edited the reg file to use my GUID, imported, rebooted and same thing.

So, today I've formatted my CarPC , and before doing anything else, I installed the Intel EIGD 5.1 drivers, this time it installed without errors. Then, I've imported the reg file (edited using the new GUID key), rebooted and no luck still. I mean, screen is still set at 800x600.

Am I missing some steps? If I go to display properties, advanced, list all modes, 800x480 is not listed. I have everything from 640x480 to 1600x1200 but no 800x480.

Thanks!

Hey! It works!!!

What I did:
1) Reinstall XP (not really necessary)
2) Install Intel EIGD 5.1 driver (because of 815 chipset)
3) DO NOT REBOOT after driver installation
4) Open the psyrex .reg file and change the GUID to my GUID
5) Import the .reg file (double click it)
6) Reboot
7) Windows started with the screen streched up (couldn't see the top of the windows). This is because psyrex .reg was for a 7" Lilliput, and mine is 8".
8) Installed powerstrip
9) Reboot
10) Opened powerstrip "Advanced Timing Options" and clicked a few times on the Blue arrow (right "cross", bottom) and the screen started adjusting and it fixed on the right proportions. Here is the screenshot of the settings that worked ok:


I have a onboard VGA with intel 815 chipset and using Lilliput 889GL-80NP/C/T (widescreen, 800x480).

Thanks a lot psyrex for all the help and the reg file!

Also thanks WiCKeD 5.9L who started this thread and also Merzbow for that post with the original reg file.