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Note - make sure you update your matrox to firmware 2.3.40 and video table 6.56.
1. Install nvidia driver.
2. Install PowerDesk and run the wizard for 1680x1050x1 @ 60Hz
3. Create a custom resolution in nvidia driver with the same numbers you see in the pic:
4 ...

[quote]ITS WORKING!!! ...

II then opened and set 5040x1050 at matrox GXM setup, then click on "change" that was it.


Haha thats cool :P but you could have read my first post in this thread.

i wish it was that easy, after 5 days of just about every combination possible though its ...

ITS WORKING!!!

Thanks everyone for your help and ideas on what to try.

I ended up going into the custom resolution settings and after if failed the test i just left it open, I then opened and set 5040x1050 at matrox GXM setup, then click on "change" that was it.
It seemed if i closed ...

in some thread I remember one guy using this guide with a GDI refresh rate of 60Hz, might be worth a try

i tried the 60Hz also and no joy for me. I just cant seem to get my custom resolution to save

Have you tried / set the matrox powerdesk to run your triple setup at 5040x1050 57 Hz ?




I just tried this one and it says the out of range.
it seems i just cant get the custom resolution to actually save.After the test and the fail all i am left to do is cancel or close the custom ...

I had the same problem initially,

You need to add a custom resolution in the nvidia control panel as per this post:

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/node/9741

If the resolution already exists as a custom res, delete it first other wise it will not work.

Once you have this ...

Try the beta powerdesk, i have a similar setup (Vista 32 bits + Beta Powerdesk + 182.50 drivers), plus the same 3 x LGW2252TQ and it works perfectly at 5040x1050 57Hz.
You should set 5040x1050 at matrox GXM setup, then click on "change".

I have installed the beta powerdesk and have the 182.5 ...

As the title says i still can get the 5040X1050 running yet.
firstly my setup
I have the
Vista 32
TH2G DE - i have tried beta download and the latest is now installed
GTX260 - I am running the 182.5 driver at the moment but tried older also
LG W2252TQ - are on the known working list of ...