extending desktop onti second monitor

Hi,
I have an ATI Radeon 9550 with tv out. Now i wanted to extend my desktop to the tv (for running media center on it) but it seems not to work :(
When i click on the Extend the desktop onto this monitor for the second screen and click apply, my first screen flikkers few times but not get extented, each time the extend option is set of again
Installed the ATI beta drivers, still not working.
Is this a vista bug or has this something to do with my card?

I've just tried to repro this one by extending my desktop onto a spare television I have - doesn't work for me either. I've got two monitors it says in the Display panel - both saying Multiple Monitors on Mobility Radeon 9000/9100 and it won't work for me either (before anyone says so, I've got Classic theme on seeing as Glass isn't supported... I know!)
I've tried different resolutions, different settings, Identifying, but nothing :o( I'll file a bug :o)
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--- Original message follows --- "Deborggraeve Randy" wrote in message

Hi,
I have an ATI Radeon 9550 with tv out. Now i wanted to extend my desktop to the tv (for running media center on it) but it seems not to work :(
When i click on the Extend the desktop onto this monitor for the second screen and click apply, my first screen flikkers few times but not get extented, each time the extend option is set of again
Installed the ATI beta drivers, still not working.
Is this a vista bug or has this something to do with my card?

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:24:05 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:

I've tried different resolutions, different settings, Identifying, but nothing :o( I'll file a bug :o)

Works just fine for me using the X800XT, L2335 and a generic 17". -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Hi,
I had this problem also but resolved it by installing the NVidia drivers from their site (as I have a 6800). It looks like the Microsoft (Nvidia/ATI) card drivers don't support multiple active screens.
You might want to check the ATI site about this support in their Vista drivers and offcourse does anyone from Microsoft know about a fix/work around for it?
Greets, Martin
"Deborggraeve Randy" wrote in message

Hi,
I have an ATI Radeon 9550 with tv out. Now i wanted to extend my desktop to the tv (for running media center on it) but it seems not to work :(
When i click on the Extend the desktop onto this monitor for the second screen and click apply, my first screen flikkers few times but not get extented, each time the extend option is set of again
Installed the ATI beta drivers, still not working.
Is this a vista bug or has this something to do with my card?

I did install the ATI beta drivers, maybe they dont support dual screen either.
"Poolbeer" wrote in message

Hi,
I had this problem also but resolved it by installing the NVidia drivers from their site (as I have a 6800). It looks like the Microsoft (Nvidia/ATI) card drivers don't support multiple active screens.
You might want to check the ATI site about this support in their Vista drivers and offcourse does anyone from Microsoft know about a fix/work around for it?
Greets, Martin
"Deborggraeve Randy" wrote in message Hi,
I have an ATI Radeon 9550 with tv out. Now i wanted to extend my desktop to the tv (for running media center on it) but it seems not to work :(
When i click on the Extend the desktop onto this monitor for the second screen and click apply, my first screen flikkers few times but not get extented, each time the extend option is set of again
Installed the ATI beta drivers, still not working.
Is this a vista bug or has this something to do with my card?

I have an ATi 9700 Pro, and I've had no problems with dual screens using either the standard drivers or the ATi drivers.
-- </Slugsie> "Deborggraeve Randy" wrote in message

I did install the ATI beta drivers, maybe they dont support dual screen either.