I'm having a problem with my Samtron 94V N LCD monitor.. it's just new and after i just set it up.. i goes through the bios screen but never goes to the desktop. It shows a message "not optimum mode, recommended resolution
1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz". I restarted it and choose the VGA mode option for Windows it shows the desktop but when i change the resolution, it gives the same error. It doesn't go to Safe Mode as well, just the VGA mode. I already tried a known good signal cable, i've used another LCD monitor and it worked fine. I've already install the monitors drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled the video drivers. I've got no more options. Can someone help me on this? TNX :confused:
dannyboy27
February 16th, 2006, 07:26 AM
it sounds like when Windows loads into normal mode, the resolution and/or refresh rate are too high for the new monitor to display.
Try going into VGA mode and setting the res to something low like 800 *600 @ 60 Hz refresh, then reboot, then you can adjust it to the correct res (1280*1024)
lhan_estrada
February 16th, 2006, 09:49 AM
tnx i will try that, i've tried going to the VGA mode and tried to change modes but it had the same problem but i haven't tried to restart it after i changed the resolution and refresh rate. if this fails, what can i do next?
jankerson
February 16th, 2006, 09:57 AM
What OS are you running?
What Video Card do you have?
lhan_estrada
February 16th, 2006, 11:21 AM
video card : Inno3D GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8x 128 MB
os: windows xp pro..
jankerson
February 16th, 2006, 11:35 AM
Try this:
You can see this message when the
signal from the video card exceeds the
maximum resolution and frequency that
the monitor can properly handle.
Adjust the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can properly
handle.
If the display exceeds SXGA or 75Hz, a
"Not Optimum Mode. Recommended
mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" message is
displayed. If the display exceeds 85Hz,
the display will work properly but the
"Not Optimum Mode. Recommended
mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" message
appears for one minute and then
disappears.
Please change to the recommended
mode during this one-minute period.
(The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.)
jankerson
February 16th, 2006, 11:39 AM
If nothing else seems to work, boot into safe mode and uninstall your Video card and reboot.
Reinstall the video card drivers and set to 1280 x 1024.
lhan_estrada
February 16th, 2006, 12:05 PM
i have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the video card but when i set it to the recommended mode, the message goes back.. is it possible that the monitor is busted or really has problems?
dannyboy27
February 16th, 2006, 12:12 PM
possible but I doubt it. what resolution and refresh was Windows set at before you installed the new monitor?
also, if you had a driver CD with the monitor, try installing the driver for it in VGA mode.
lhan_estrada
February 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM
it was set to 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz when i installed the monitor.. once the problem starts it gives the same message even when i'm in the bios screen. I've tried another cpu and it gave the same message. i've tried to install the monitor driver in VGA and i got installed but when i change resolution, i gives the error again.
jankerson
February 16th, 2006, 02:50 PM
There should be a way to reset the Monitor back to defaults.
lhan_estrada
February 16th, 2006, 08:08 PM
here's a link to the manual online...
http://www.samtron.com/download/files/73V_93VEng.pdf
i have tried to reset it several times and i can't seem to figure it out...
lhan_estrada
February 18th, 2006, 08:30 AM
i still haven't figured it out but thanks for the effort of trying to help me out..
jankerson
February 18th, 2006, 09:28 AM
Have you tried another Video card?
lhan_estrada
February 18th, 2006, 09:35 AM
yeah.. i've tried another cpu and it still has the same problem...
i've tried to check the OSD settings while i'm i VGA mode but there's no option to reset the monitor to factory setting.
jankerson
February 18th, 2006, 09:39 AM
yeah.. i've tried another cpu and it still has the same problem...
i've tried to check the OSD settings while i'm i VGA mode but there's no option to reset the monitor to factory setting.
Could be the Monitor then.
Depending on where you got it I would recommend getting and RMA (Replacement).
lhan_estrada
February 18th, 2006, 09:41 AM
tnx guys.. i guess i would just do that
Herrick
February 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM
I'm having the same problem, so I did not want to start a new thread. My monitor's a SAMSUNG 915N-Black Black 19" 8ms LCD.
It's worked fine for a year, but after changing my power source, it worked for a little while. Then I played a game and after exiting the game, I received the Not Optimum Mode message.
The problem is that this message never goes away. When I reboot, it just stays there. Pushing F8 or any other button does nothing. The message stays there forever and ever.
I've checked my connections to the power source and everything looks fine. Plus the monitor worked fine until I played that game...I've played this game & many other games many times with no similar error message. This power supply is a bit stronger than my old one. Any recommendations?
Oh, and I can't try the old power source cause it's dead.
Edit: Sorry for bumping such a prehistoric thread. I guess I saw "2007" 'cause I was so desperate.
iaf_22
March 12th, 2007, 08:01 PM
It's worked fine for a year, but after changing my power source, it worked for a little while. Then I played a game and after exiting the game, I received the Not Optimum Mode message.
The problem is that this message never goes away. When I reboot, it just stays there. Pushing F8 or any other button does nothing. The message stays there forever and ever.
I've checked my connections to the power source and everything looks fine. Plus the monitor worked fine until I played that game...I've played this game & many other games many times with no similar error message. This power supply is a bit stronger than my old one. Any recommendations?
Oh, and I can't try the old power source cause it's dead.
Edit: Sorry for bumping such a prehistoric thread. I guess I saw "2007" 'cause I was so desperate.
Ok, i had the exact same problem with my Samsung 913N, i have 3 of them for almost 2 years, then i recently bought a triplehead2Go and started to play Flight Sim X on Triple monitors. When exiting the game, ONE of the 3 monitors got that same message wandering around the screen forever...
I tried everything I could, tried all the buttons on the monitor (the power button too), and i finally understaood this is NOT a computer problem since connecting another one of the 913N to that same VGA is giving me the "missing" third of my triple monitors... I already called samsung and had a date for them to come pick the monitor up for a change...
BUT... the day after i came out with a solution !! :)
i wanted to try the monitor on the comp of my dad see if its working there (he too was already on 1280*1024*60Hz), no problem in bios, but then a black (total black screen, no message !) when undernwindows...
i just did a reboot of the computer ... and HERE IT IS ! Working !!!
So why would it show to me that annoying message not optimum mode when on my computer....
Things are like that : I finally understood that whenever this annoying message appears again. a RESET of the monitor is required...
BUT pressing the power button of the monitor off and on won't help.
You have to completely remove all power from inside the monitor... so
the solution is (and it work everytime it happened to me.. whichi is 2 times for now) :
COMPLETELY UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE OF THE MONITOR and replug it
...
And the magic is back :)
Hope this works for you too.. (let me know?) i too was desperate before the solution cames up :)
nb: I subscribe to this forum just to post my solution, cause i googled it a lot too in a hope to find a solution and found lots ppl with same problem but nobody came out with a concrete solution.
Herrick
March 13th, 2007, 09:42 AM
Ok, i had the exact same problem with my Samsung 913N, i have 3 of them for almost 2 years, then i recently bought a triplehead2Go and started to play Flight Sim X on Triple monitors. When exiting the game, ONE of the 3 monitors got that same message wandering around the screen forever...
I tried everything I could, tried all the buttons on the monitor (the power button too), and i finally understaood this is NOT a computer problem since connecting another one of the 913N to that same VGA is giving me the "missing" third of my triple monitors... I already called samsung and had a date for them to come pick the monitor up for a change...
BUT... the day after i came out with a solution !! :)
i wanted to try the monitor on the comp of my dad see if its working there (he too was already on 1280*1024*60Hz), no problem in bios, but then a black (total black screen, no message !) when undernwindows...
i just did a reboot of the computer ... and HERE IT IS ! Working !!!
So why would it show to me that annoying message not optimum mode when on my computer....
Things are like that : I finally understood that whenever this annoying message appears again. a RESET of the monitor is required...
BUT pressing the power button of the monitor off and on won't help.
You have to completely remove all power from inside the monitor... so
the solution is (and it work everytime it happened to me.. whichi is 2 times for now) :
COMPLETELY UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE OF THE MONITOR and replug it
...
And the magic is back :)
Hope this works for you too.. (let me know?) i too was desperate before the solution cames up :)
nb: I subscribe to this forum just to post my solution, cause i googled it a lot too in a hope to find a solution and found lots ppl with same problem but nobody came out with a concrete solution.
It worked. Too bad I already bought another monitor, and it's too late to return it :( I wish this was addressed in the manual or in the online manual. I don't remember seeing this solution there, and this is the first time I saw anyone mention your solution. I can't beieve the solution was so simple! Well, thanks a lot for your help.
stephen_ro
March 18th, 2007, 05:50 PM
Ok, i had the exact same problem with my Samsung 913N, i have 3 of them for almost 2 years, then i recently bought a triplehead2Go and started to play Flight Sim X on Triple monitors. When exiting the game, ONE of the 3 monitors got that same message wandering around the screen forever...
I tried everything I could, tried all the buttons on the monitor (the power button too), and i finally understaood this is NOT a computer problem since connecting another one of the 913N to that same VGA is giving me the "missing" third of my triple monitors... I already called samsung and had a date for them to come pick the monitor up for a change...
BUT... the day after i came out with a solution !! :)
i wanted to try the monitor on the comp of my dad see if its working there (he too was already on 1280*1024*60Hz), no problem in bios, but then a black (total black screen, no message !) when undernwindows...
i just did a reboot of the computer ... and HERE IT IS ! Working !!!
So why would it show to me that annoying message not optimum mode when on my computer....
Things are like that : I finally understood that whenever this annoying message appears again. a RESET of the monitor is required...
BUT pressing the power button of the monitor off and on won't help.
You have to completely remove all power from inside the monitor... so
the solution is (and it work everytime it happened to me.. whichi is 2 times for now) :
COMPLETELY UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE OF THE MONITOR and replug it
...
And the magic is back :)
Hope this works for you too.. (let me know?) i too was desperate before the solution cames up :)
nb: I subscribe to this forum just to post my solution, cause i googled it a lot too in a hope to find a solution and found lots ppl with same problem but nobody came out with a concrete solution.
Hey iaf_22 i am having the same problem as u do.. with my 913 Samsung Syncmaster... the thing is that i can't see anything but that annoying message (not optimum mode recommended mode 1280x1024 60 hz) even when i am not in windows - even in bios mode... My problem started after I have installed a fresh windows op.. everything went fine but when i was waiting for windows to load up the strangest thing happened ... my monitor crushed giving that stupid message... so i was wondering... do u have to unplug the power supply when the computer is powered on? or the computer must be also turned off and then proceed with the monitor reset.... Please share this with me... i am trully happy that u came with a solution ... thank u so much!!!:)
iaf_22
March 19th, 2007, 08:32 AM
Well i unplugged the monitor, with the computer running.
however this problems happenned to me again now, and the solution i had is to un plug the monitor for 5 full minutes then replug it (computer running). Then it was coming back...
anyway this looks like a temporary solution... i can't do that all the time.
My guest is it is deteriorating...so even if i have this 5 mins un plug solution as a temporart solution... i need a dfinitive one, so i just sent it back to manufacturer anyway...
Good luck
Mike.
coniajus
April 1st, 2007, 11:55 AM
with the Samsung Syncmaster 913B. It is obviously a problem with Samsung. I found that the powere lead unplugged worked for a while now that too seems to have stopped working. So annoying!!! Am having problems because my vendor has been taken over, so are not contactable at the moment, iaf_22(Mike) did you contact Samsung direct or go through your supplier??
iaf_22
April 1st, 2007, 12:07 PM
I've contacted Samsung directly with the phone number on their website.
Since it's a 3 year warranty, they came to take it at my place, 1 full week later they brang it back. All free of charge. I didn't get a new one, it is the same (i ve marked my monitor to check that), but ..fixed ! :) Didn't get to play with it a lot yet (i'm abroad now), but the little time (1 full day) i played with it, it seemed definitely fixed. i've entered full screen game and exited them several times in the day without this error to appear again. (first time problem happenned was when exiting a full screen game).
So "voila".
The unplug trick is just a temporary solution. Full repair by samsung is needed.
coniajus
April 1st, 2007, 12:11 PM
I will give them a ring tomorrow. I too had the problem first when exiting a full screen game, then it has happened randomly since.. I have hope now thanx to you and the site, LOL.
Thanx again.:)
lenx
April 17th, 2007, 03:04 PM
I have exactly the same problem! Have been happy with my Syncmaster 913N for almost 2 years now. Then a few months ago when i exited a full screen game, my screen went black. I reset my computer and it worked again. From that day on i got randomly black screens when starting or exiting games. Also when trying to boot up ubuntu linux gave me ploblems.
First i thought it was my gfx card, but i soon figured it was my screen as other screens worked perfectly fine! Then i figured it could be solved by unplugging the power and putting it back in after a few mins. So annoying!!
Finally i found some ppl who have the same issue! Now i know its not a seperated problem case. I hope my waranty is still valid...
coniajus
April 17th, 2007, 08:02 PM
lenx,
For yours and for others on this site with the same problem, I too (as well as iaf_22) have called Samsung direct. I have been told that the issue is a known problem which affects some not all of their monitors and apparently is not just Samsung, any LCD can be effected by this issue. ( something to do with a faulty port??). Anyway, called Samsung and they have replaced with like for like, appears to be new for old (can't be sure).
Only slight problem was a mix up at the courier but apart from that painless have been using the monitor for the last 2-3 weeks no problem, so fingers crossed.
Suggest calling the Samsung direct number from your manual/warranty card, should have a 3 yr warranty, so you should be ok.
revbobuk
August 24th, 2007, 10:57 AM
I've been having this problem too (I have a Samtron 94V), and I just wanted to post (I know it's an old thread) and say that Samsung UK were brilliant - my monitor is 2 years old (a Staples special offer) and they have agreed without any fuss to send a replacement. Service like this deserves to be praised! Well done, Samsung.
topsy
November 28th, 2007, 06:39 PM
Same problem here with my almost 3 year old SyncMaster 913v. Could not reboot or anything. Only got the Not optimized floater on the screen. Was about to junk the monitor, but unplugged it waited 10 min and it worked! Three times this has happened so far with my Samsung 913v. Well I can tell you, my next monitor purchase will NOT be a Samsung!
Roky_d
May 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM
I'm having a problem with my Samtron 94V N LCD monitor.. it's just new and after i just set it up.. i goes through the bios screen but never goes to the desktop. It shows a message "not optimum mode, recommended resolution
1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz". I restarted it and choose the VGA mode option for Windows it shows the desktop but when i change the resolution, it gives the same error. It doesn't go to Safe Mode as well, just the VGA mode. I already tried a known good signal cable, i've used another LCD monitor and it worked fine. I've already install the monitors drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled the video drivers. I've got no more options. Can someone help me on this? TNX :confused:
your graphic card dosent work you must replace it!!
dannyboy27
May 26th, 2008, 07:50 AM
your graphic card dosent work you must replace it!!
I suspect he probably already has, bearing in mind this thread is over two years old. ;)
ascholte
June 30th, 2008, 09:34 AM
I have the same error: "not optimum mode, recommended resolution
1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz". After reading the forum messages I immediately contacted Samsung to see what they can do.
Called the number in the warranty doc 0870 242 0303, but it was changed to 0845 726 7864.
Explained the problem and that it was purchased from Ebuyer in Jan 2006. They asked if I tried a different PC and power cable (both yes, but no change in behaviour) then took details and booked a courier to replace and to detached and keep all document, cables and software. They are supposedly only coming with a 'new' monitor and will take the old one (I think they will collect, fix and then return, but we will see). Now waiting for courier to contact for time within 1-5 days. The call took less than 5 minutes.
409industries
February 2nd, 2009, 11:20 AM
Things are like that : I finally understood that whenever this annoying message appears again. a RESET of the monitor is required...
BUT pressing the power button of the monitor off and on won't help.
You have to completely remove all power from inside the monitor... so
the solution is (and it work everytime it happened to me.. whichi is 2 times for now) :
COMPLETELY UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE OF THE MONITOR and replug it
Fantastic! This fixed the problem for me as well. Great post.
Jevsen
June 26th, 2009, 07:07 PM
Yeah the trick with the power worked for me to. Stupid old monitor. Thanks for the tip
hankt
August 7th, 2009, 04:22 PM
I had the same problem with my Samsung 613V, the unplug trick worked for me as well. I almost ordered a new video card until I read the forms. The mointor has been on about an hour now with no problems. Thank's to you all for a simple soulution to this seemingly complex problem.
samtron_user
August 16th, 2009, 01:38 PM
Hi,
I have the same problem with my Samtron 94v LCD monitor. I've also tried many different solutions. The solution with unplugging of the power cable is only a temporary solution. For me it works now only if I leave the monitor unplugged for a couple of hours. Afterwards the monitor works for an hour or so and crashes again then.
My monitor does no longer have a warranty.
Does anyone know, if it's possible to repair the monitor? How much does such a repair cost? Maybe it'll be cheaper to buy a new one (definitively not a Samsung or Samtron)?
hankt
August 16th, 2009, 06:00 PM
Correction: my monitor is a Samsung 913T. "Knock on wood", I've had no problems for the last 10 days since unplugging and reattaching the power cable to the monitor.
carolin
September 14th, 2009, 03:50 AM
Is my monitor showing 720p Im playing my xbox with a vga cord hooked to my lcd monitor, resolution is 1024x720? or does my lcd monitor have to be HD to enjoy the full visual display of HD?
glussier
September 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM
720p has a resolution of 1280x720. Any monitor that can display at least 1280x720 can do hd aat 720p. What's your monitor?