A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550

Pyris · Jun 10, 2009, 02:30 PM

Like the title states I have a problem with my resolution. Every time I restart or turn on the computer it resets to a 640X480 32bit resolution. If I wait a bit, the screen flashes black and jumps to 640X480 8bit. I cannot change the size of the screen in the Display panel, but I can change the bit depth to only 32bit. If I attempt to change the size to anything larger or the bit depth any lower, the screen flashes black and returns with the "keep settings” ok thing up. I can also change both of them in CCC. In addition, the jump to 640X480 8bit happens whenever I log off of a full screen game.

I have run the card using the newest drivers from the site and the drivers from the CD. I have also reinstalled it.

This is a brand new VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 4550. I am running windows XP. My old Nvidia card (which I did uninstall) did not have this problem.

My temp fix is using a hot key-ed profile, but that is extraordinarily annoying. Is there any way the computer can remember my settings? Any hint in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Tyrsonswood · Jun 10, 2009, 02:49 PM

Welcome to DH......

I've seen this issue before with totally different hardware and have read about others that have had similar situations, (again with a wide range of hardware) but have yet to find a real answer other that a new install of the OS (XP in my case)

I'm sure there's a way to hack the registry for a fix, but never seen a clear procedure for this and couldn't figure it out my self.

It could end up that a fresh install of the OS is the easiest method.........

I doubt very much this is a hardware issue or incompatibility deal because I've seen similar myself and on-line.... fresh install has fixed it...... wish I had a better solution for you.

Pyris · Jun 10, 2009, 04:50 PM

Before I bite the bullet, does anyone have any less... severe... soulutions?

EDIT: In between the driver install reboots (After deleating the old ones, but before the new ones were installed) my screen was a nice 800X600 32bit. That tells me it might be the drivers, but I have no idea. I'll still take the re-installing of windows once I get the time. Would I have to do a repair install or a full reinstall

procupine14 · Jun 12, 2009, 06:50 PM

You could attempt a repair first and see if that fixes your issue but in the case of this problem you may have to do a full reinstall. But it won't hurt anything to attempt to repair windows first. I have a brand new 4550 from ASUS that didn't have any problems like this (for what that's worth). I think your registry is a little wacked.

Jun 10, 2009, 02:30 PM	#1
Pyris DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 Like the title states I have a problem with my resolution. Every time I restart or turn on the computer it resets to a 640X480 32bit resolution. If I wait a bit, the screen flashes black and jumps to 640X480 8bit. I cannot change the size of the screen in the Display panel, but I can change the bit depth to only 32bit. If I attempt to change the size to anything larger or the bit depth any lower, the screen flashes black and returns with the "keep settings” ok thing up. I can also change both of them in CCC. In addition, the jump to 640X480 8bit happens whenever I log off of a full screen game. I have run the card using the newest drivers from the site and the drivers from the CD. I have also reinstalled it. This is a brand new VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 4550. I am running windows XP. My old Nvidia card (which I did uninstall) did not have this problem. My temp fix is using a hot key-ed profile, but that is extraordinarily annoying. Is there any way the computer can remember my settings? Any hint in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Jun 10, 2009, 04:50 PM	Thread Starter #3
Pyris DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 Before I bite the bullet, does anyone have any less... severe... soulutions? EDIT: In between the driver install reboots (After deleating the old ones, but before the new ones were installed) my screen was a nice 800X600 32bit. That tells me it might be the drivers, but I have no idea. I'll still take the re-installing of windows once I get the time. Would I have to do a repair install or a full reinstall Last edited by Pyris; Jun 10, 2009 at 04:58 PM. Reason: Additions

Jun 12, 2009, 06:50 PM	#4
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: A resolution problem with my ATI Radeon HD 4550 You could attempt a repair first and see if that fixes your issue but in the case of this problem you may have to do a full reinstall. But it won't hurt anything to attempt to repair windows first. I have a brand new 4550 from ASUS that didn't have any problems like this (for what that's worth). I think your registry is a little wacked. __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU