Inspiron 1525 Windows 8 VGA problem

[idata]

Alright. I've searched all over the internet for answers and couldn't find any that related to my problem and my graphics card.

I have an Intel GM965 onboard graphics card on my Inspiron 1525.

When I first installed windows 8, I tried connecting it to my tv through the vga output. Nothing really happened.

I pressed the windows key+ P and it simply says "Your PC can't connect to another screen. Try reinstalling the driver or using a different video card"

I looked up the video drivers.

One set came from intel and the other one from dell.

I successfully installed the one from intel and can now change my screens resolution to 1024x768 (Absolutely useless...)

When attempting the one from dell though it says that my hardware is not compatible..

I even took the final step of using fn+F8 in the BIOS and it did display on my screen....atleast untill the boot started.

It showed the windows 8 logo and the spinner for a few seconds then my tv told me that the resolution was unsupported...

My screen is completely detatched from this poor laptopand it is incredibly uncomfertable to use.. I really need to be able to connect through VGA.

Can anyone suggest what I can do to fix this problem before I go nuts?

Much appreciated! ^_^

[idata]

Anyone?..

I really need to resolve this problem somehow...

[ROBERT_U_Intel]

Hi Marcos

The GM965 chipset graphics drivers are only available on the Windows 8 installation DVD. I am not sure where you got the drivers you mention "One set came from intel and the other one from dell." Intel will not be providing graphics drivers for the GM965 chipset for Windows 8.

I would recommend you use the "Roll Back Drivers" option in Device Manager to revert to the drivers supplied on the installation DVD.

[idata]

I downloaded Windows 7 drivers and used them in compatibility mode.

When the OS was first installed, all I had by default was an unknown device named "Video Controller"

[ROBERT_U_Intel]

I would recomend using the drivers provided on the install DVD.

[idata]

I'm not sure if you're referring to a second dvd or something else but no drivers were included with my installation dvd...

[ROBERT_U_Intel]

The Windows 8 installation DVD. It has the drivers for your chipset. You may need to run the "Roll Back Drivers" function from Device Manager.

[idata]

I actually reinstalled the OS since it was a fresh install anyways.

I was able to port to my TV using fn+f8 on the boot menu.

Now the last issue I have before I can make this 100% usable is that my TV's native resolution isn't showing in the resolution options. (1366x768)

Is there any way to enable that resolution?

After this,

I'll be all set.

Thanks for the support by the way Robert_U.

[idata]

hi,

I'm Reza from Iran.

I had the same problem but could fix it.

you can download and install graphics driver for Windows 7 .

from this link

http://www.downloadatoz.com/howto/intel-graphics-media-accelerator-gma-x3100-drivers-for-vista-xp-and-windows-7,21762.html Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 Drivers for Vista, XP and Windows 7

or

http://www.getpcmemory.com/drivers/download-dell-inspiron-1525-notebook-windows-xp-drivers/ Download Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook Windows XP Drivers

I hope your problem will be solved

Thanks,Reza