Reference number: CH000437

Where can I get monitor drivers?

Question:

Where can I get monitor drivers?

Answer:

The majority of all monitors and computer Operating Systems today rely off of a compatible, default, or PnP monitor drivers that are already included with the Operating System. In some very rare cases, if your monitor needs drivers for a commonly used Operating System such as Microsoft Windows 98, the drivers would have been included with the monitor or can be downloaded from the monitor manufacturer.

Determining manufacturer of model of the monitor

In some cases you may need to know the manufacturer or model of the monitor in order to install it. If you are looking for additional information about determining the type of monitor you have, please refer to CH000499.

Windows users

Using the standard / default monitor or using a similar monitors listed in the monitors listing will allow the monitor to work with no issues. Allowing Windows to automatically detect the monitor will allow the monitor to be installed.

Windows 9x / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP Users: If the computer you are placing the monitor onto has previously had a monitor, it is likely you may have to enter Device Manager and remove the previous monitor listing for the monitor to work. If this does not work, we recommend you verify no monitor drivers are available through the monitor manufacturer.

Macintosh users

Using the standard / default monitor or using a similar monitors listed in the monitors listing will allow the monitor to work with no issues.

Linux / Unix users

Most Linux / 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 / 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.