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H.V. Frequency over range #1004133
02/25/15 11:28 AM
02/25/15 11:28 AM
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Hello,

This is a problem I have had recently with games downloaded from
Steam and GOG.com.

When I try to launch the game, I get a black screen
with a blue box stating: H.V. frequency over range.

How can I solve this problem?

Hope someone can help!

Ole

Re: H.V. Frequency over range [Re: Ole] #1004134
02/25/15 11:41 AM
02/25/15 11:41 AM
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Have had the same problem with some games. Think its something to do with the resolution (mine is 1920x1800), try a low resolution e.g.600x800 first and see if your game launches. Then go up to a resolution that your monitor can handle. Hope this helps wave

Re: H.V. Frequency over range [Re: Ole] #1004136
02/25/15 11:44 AM
02/25/15 11:44 AM
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It's a problem with your monitor not being able to supply the frequency
your video card is asking for (at least not at the resolution it's set to).

H. is horizontal
V. is vertical

Possible fixes vary from changing frequency, as described here
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090602200306AAh5qiT

to installing an older version of video drivers, as described in Post #16 here
http://forums.hexus.net/graphics-cards/11745-what-hell-hv-frequency-over-range.html

And since you're only seeing the problem with games, you might try going into the "Games Video Interface" as described here
http://www.techrepublic.com/forums/questions/hv-frequency-over-range/
(I don't remember seeing a frequency option in a Game interface, but maybe it's there in some games. However many games allow you to change in-game resolution, so you can try that.)

It may help to install drivers for your monitor, if there are any.
It may be your monitor can support higher resolutions and frequencies
than the "auto-detect" Plug 'n Play drivers indicate.

Re: H.V. Frequency over range [Re: Ole] #1004138
02/25/15 11:50 AM
02/25/15 11:50 AM
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If you haven't already, try installing a monitor driver (not video driver) assuming there is one for your monitor. Most OEM's do provide them, check their Web Site's support page.

Its possible the game is unable to detect the supported resolutions.

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