Wide Screen 1440×900 Resolution

I have an Intel G33/G31 built in video controller in my machine and got this ViewSonic VA1716w LCD but wasn’t able to find appropriate  display settings (1440 x 900 resolution) in Windows XP. Tried many tricks but failed. Yesterday, I stumbled upon JJClements blog to find the fix which worked out perfectly on my configuration. I am still surprised why intel isn’t supporting this resolution by default while their controller can handle it properly.

I am packing the driver again for reuse, and also attaching the .inf file if you already have the driver.

Please follow these steps:

• Download the driver (or the inf file – links given at the end of post)
  • Unpack the driver to some directory. (You do not need to install it yet)
  • Or copy the downloaded inf file to the drivers (if you already have em) and overwrite the file when prompted.
• Right Click the My Computer icon and click properties. (Win+Pause will work)
• Select Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
• Click the ‘+’ sign on display adapters and select Intel G33/G31 adapter.
• Right Click and select Uninstall
• Restart Windows
• It should ask to install display drivers
  • Select do not connect to internet click next
  • Select the path where you’ve unpacked the drivers / placed the new inf file
  • It should show progress bar indicating the installation process
• Restart window and now select the 1440×900 resolution from Display Properties. (Desktop, Right Click, Settings)
• Here you go with the native resolution for your new display. Should work on any LCD/TFT/Display supporting 1440×900
• If you need any help you can just leave a comment here, i’ll respond to it as soon as I can.

Download Links:

1. Complete Driver – MegaUpload Link
2. Just the Inf file

Windows Vista and Win 7 drivers may be different, but if you read the blog mentioned earlier, that should work you out.

Tags: 1440x900, G31, G33, intel, viewsonic, widescreen, win, Windows, winXP