SEK  A real life saver. I was trying to hook up an HP w2338h monitor to a MacBook with a mini-DVI to HDMI cable. It should have worked, but System Preferences would not give me the monitor's native resolution (1920 x 1080, 60 hZ, not interlaced) as a choice.

Then I remembered using this application to set an old CRT to a higher refresh rate years ago. I had to buy a new license because I no longer had access to that computer or email account, but it was worth it.

It's not completely straight forward to set up, but only because there are lots of options that are beyond my level of understanding, but I read the instructions on the website and only changed what I was sure I wanted to change -- I preserved the system resolutions and added one timing setting at 1920 x 1080, 60 hZ, not interlaced, without changing any thing else. It worked perfectly.

If you know your computer is capable of supporting your monitor's native resolution, but System Preferences won't allow you to do it, this program is worth a try.  
(Version 1.09)

MARTINBRILEY  Unfortunately, this is a PowerPC-only app. This means it runs under emulation (Rosetta) on any current Mac. SnowLeopard doesn't install Rosetta by default, so you'll get a warning dialog on first launch.

It has been four years since the Intel switchover. Time to recompile for the current architecture. The OS doesn't even run on PowerPC anymore.  
(Version 1.09)

TACK84  I have downloaded DisplayConfigX and purchased a serial number, but I have not received the serial number. The e-mail addresses on the website are not responding. Anybody have any good ideas how to make contact with these guys?  
(Version 1.09)

MRGANDO  I can't live without this app to connect my macbook to a 22 inches LG widescreen....

Does this work on leopard so I can upgrade tiger ???  
(Version 1.09)

CFRANSON  Help anyone? A friend bought a Mini and wants to hook it to her 1080 Mitsubisi tv. In tryinh to help her, I have had SO much trouble, and ended up with just a plain blue screen. After 3 hours on hold with the Apple support, they made an appointment with a local Genius Bar. The Genius there told us about this great program and said it has worked like a charm to hook up his large tv. So this will be my next plan of attack.

So, my question...does anyone know what resolution I need for a new mini and a new Mitsubishi 1080 tv?

Boy, would help EVER be appreciated!!!!

Thanks,

franson1@mac.com  
(Version 1.09)

DAVECOTTER  Just wanted to give this guy full credit! With generous email support from the author, i realised my problem (reported earlier) was just pilot error. I am now easily able to output interlaced video formats from my MacMini (Early 2006 model, Intel Core Duo, with the intel GMA 950 graphics chipset). I'd like the user interface to be a wee bit more obvious, but it surely gets the job done! Excellent stuff!  
(Version 1.09)

DAVECOTTER  I wrote to the author several days ago, and did not hear back.

The author claims "compatability with the new MacMini", however, I can not make it work with 1080i. I see others are having success with 1080i on other machines. When I add that resolution and restart, it does NOT show up in the menu (as 480p does show up). What am I doing wrong?

The software seems to be perfect, except I can't find value in it if it doesn't work on my setup. I'm happy to re-evaluate if i've done something wrong. Thanks.

-dave  
(Version 1.09)

HARALD SCHWEDER  "Unfortunately, this utility insists on writing something into the app's directory."

True. However there is zero need to put it there. It's only useful for the administrator of a machine and can stay eg in that accounts home. Besides you do not need the app after making the adjustments, so it's perfectly ok to use the app and then delete it as you did:-)

Harald  
(Version 1.09)

ANONYMOUS  App (1.09) unexpectedly quits as soon as it stops 'bouncing' in the dock. Any help would be grealy appreciated. I'm on a Mac Mini running 10.4.2.

I wish it would work as this is an amazing app that I have used in the past w/ other computers.  
(Version 1.09)

ANONYMOUS  Unfortunately, this utility insists on writing something into the app's directory.

Therefore, it was immediately deleted as this is completely unacceptable behavior.  
(Version 1.09)

ADAM JAY  Still works in Tiger 10.4.1 yay!

I love this little utility.

i have a 12" G4 Powerbook and i use a 17" Dell P780 CRT.

there are many resolutions between 1024x768 and 1280x1024 that OSX doesn't give me. And many of them have really high refresh rates supported by my Dell CRT. So with this app i'm able to find that perfect resolution for my eyes - 1184x888 @ 91hz.  
(Version 1.07)

ROAMERICK  Great, great utility. I finally managed to run my Sanyo PLV-Z3 projector at its native 1280x720 resolution from my 12" Al powerbook.

DisplayConfigX succeeded where SwitchresX failed, well worth the paltry $12.   
(Version 1.02)

ANONYMOUS  Have been using this tool for a month now, and I'm still happy!  
(Version 1.02)

ANONYMOUS  After installing this program and running it to install and test its new displays, I rebooted and never got past the blue screen. It took me almost two hours to figure out that the windo server was crashing when it tried to initialise OpenGL. I was eventually able to boot on my Rage Pro video, deinstall all the new modes, and then boot on the Radeon and get back to a working screen.  
(Version 1.02)

BARRY LEVINE  OSX 10.3.4 disables some higher refresh rates on third-party monitors (like my Samsung 955df). 1150x870 used to be 85Hz but, post-10.3.4, is 75Hz. Adding DisplayConfigX lost the 1150x870 but gave me 1216x912 @ 88Hz which wasn't available before. All resolutions DisplayConfigX makes available (some new and some old) now have higher refresh rate choices (and work). Bottom line: This utility actually upgraded my monitor! Best $12 I ever spent on my Mac.  
(Version 0.96)

ANONYMOUS  Can I use this tool with eMac too? I want to increase the refresh rate at 1280×960.  
(Version 0.84)

BEEFEE  Works great!

I just came back from a LAN party and I'm so glad I bought this tool beforehand!

It's easy, and it REALLY works!!!

For anyone working with a big fat monitor, this is a must!  
(Version 0.84)

HARALD SCHWEDER  The 640x480 60 HZ means that either the OS or your graphics card driver didn't understand the settings. Could someone with this problem help me sort it out?

Harald Schweder

dcxsupport@delphin.all.de  
(Version 0.84)

ANONYMOUS  I have an NON DCC connection with BNC cable.

I can see many resulutions and set e.g. 1024x768 80 HZ, but afer reboot there is only 640x480 60 HZ.

I switched back to the Jaguar Monitor config.  
(Version 0.84)

VASI  Since upgrading to 10.2.2, I haven't been able to use 1152 x 870 on my Mitsubishi monitor in OS X, even though it worked fine in 10.2.1 and in Linux PPC. Apple and Mitsubishi each said it was the other's fault, and I was stuck at 1024 x 768 indefinitely.

Just like Maasgarid, I tried SwitchRes, but it was cluttered with features I don't need, and made it very difficult to figure out how to do what I do need. DisplayConfig X just worked, and now I can even access 1280 x 960 (at low refresh rates) without a problem. For $12, I can now view 50% more pixels on my screen!  
(Version 0.81)

HARALD SCHWEDER  As of Version 0.81, you can try the software at lower resolutions (up to 1056*792 150Hz) without registering.

Besides this version fixes a variety of incompatibilities. So if you had problems with an older version, please try again. If it should not work for you, drop me an email:

dcxsupport@delphin.all.de

Have fun,

Harald Schweder  
(Version 0.81)

MAASGARID  Holy crap! This actually WORKS! I tried to get back the resolutions I had lost when I upgraded to Panther by using SwitchResX, but I couldn't get that app to work for the life of me. DisplayConfigX does the job! I would have liked the ability to test the resolutions momentarily without purchasing the software (to make sure I wasn't going to get screwed), but since it did work after the fact, I can't be too upset. Thanks!  
(Version 0.72)