Windows 10: How to forcefully change "Active Signal Mode"?

I have two of the exact same monitors. These monitors are both capable of running 2560 x 1440, 180 Hz. My main display has no issue with running this. My second monitor will only operate at 2560 x 1440, 60 Hz. I have went into the NVIDIA Control Panel to look at the properties and the 180 Hz option is not there on my second display.

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Forcefully changing "active signal mode"

Hi Austin,

I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

On System->Display->Advanced Display -> Display adapter properties for Display 1 -> List All Modes you don't change the active signal mode, on you only list the modes that the display supports.

A way to change it is on the Graphics Adapter Control Panel. Depending on your hardware and where the display is connected you will find it in the Nvidia Control Panel, Intel Graphics Command Center or Adrenalin Software.

What do you want to achieve changing this setting?

 

Forcefully changing "active signal mode"

Hi there.

I've been through all the forums and the proposed solutions have not worked for me.

I need to find a way to change the active signal mode of my display (not only desktop mode).

I have made sure my display driver is up to date. I have tried changing the display through System->Display->Advanced Display -> Display adapter properties for Display 1 -> List All Modes. And I've done this by changing the display adapter a couple of times, back and forth, and no luck.

Can you please let me know if there are any alternative methods?

 

How do I forcefully change the active signal resolution?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to change the active signal resolution for the monitor that you are using.



I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on System and select
   Display from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down and select Advanced Display Settings.
   
4. Click on Display adapter properties for Display # (Display 2 in your case).
   
5. Click on List All Modes under
   Adapter tab.
   
6. Now, select the resolution that your monitor supports.
   
7. Click on OK and click on
   Keep changes.
   

You may also want to try updating your graphics drivers. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Display adapters.
   
3. Right click on the graphics card
   device and select Update Driver.
   

Article for reference:
Update drivers in Windows 10.



Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator