Where can I get monitor drivers?
Question
Where can I get monitor drivers?
Answer
Today's monitors and computer operating systems rely on compatible, default, or PnP monitor drivers that are already included with the operating system. In some rare situations a monitor may need drivers for special features. If you are encountering video issues, it is more likely an issue with the video card drivers, not the monitor.
Determining manufacturer of model of the monitor
Windows users
Allowing Windows to automatically detect the monitor will allow the monitor to be installed. If you are having trouble installing a monitor use the standard, default, or monitor close the model and manufacturer of your monitor.
Windows 9x, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP users
If you are installing a new monitor on a computer that has had a different monitor, the old monitor may show in Device Manager, if the computer is having video issues remove that monitor from device manager.
Macintosh users
Using the standard, default, or similar monitor listed in the monitors listing will allow the monitor to work with no issues.
Linux / Unix users
Most Linux and Unix variants today will have a broad range of available monitors. Generally, choosing a monitor close to or with the same settings as your monitor will work with no issues.
Some variants may also require that the Vertical and Horizontal Refresh rates be entered for the monitor to be installed. This information can be obtained from the monitor manual or the computer monitor manufacturer.