For granted, the fact that human interaction with any existing computer system is carried out in graphical (video) mode. That is, object-oriented programming creates a visual basis for work in various systems, where the computer monitor (screen) plays a primary role in terms of displaying information. So why does a message like “Out of range” sometimes pop up? We will examine the situation in more detail, and consider some even non-standard situations with seemingly mutually exclusive principles and parameters.
Out of range message: monitor or graphics driver problem?
The answer to this question lies both in the monitor and in the "wood" (drivers), which some "smart" users are trying to install.
The biggest problem is that even if the diagonal of the monitor is different, everything can depend on the method of surface manufacturing, frequency characteristics, in the end, and on the driver installed by the “OS itself” automatically (in this case, Windows means, since in Linux or Mac OS X is a slightly different procedure).
The maximum resolution of the monitor is not everything ...
However, let’s see why exactly such an unpleasant situation arises. The error “Out of range”, based on the simplest translation of the term, is interpreted as a level that is out of range. If anyone does not understand, these are simply exceeded settings and settings that are not supported either by the monitor itself or by the video card.
For starters, you should use utilities such as the GPU-Z (or something else) to determine at least the type of monitor and graphics adapter, while paying attention to the characteristics of the screen itself. Here, as they say, a double-edged sword.
What if the monitor supports resolution, say, Full HD 1080p, and the video card is unable to do this? It turns out that a computer or laptop uses all (note - absolutely all) resources to squeeze the maximum out of the screen matrix that is possible. In most cases, this only leads to the fact that either the adapter stops working or the system crashes.
On the other hand, the “Out of range” error can occur in cases where, for example, the computer is connected as a monitor to a high-definition television panel, and the video card simply does not “pull” the outgoing signal.
Reinstalling and updating drivers
As you know, the easiest way to get rid of errors of this kind is to reinstall or update the drivers of the video adapter, which is directly connected to the monitor.
At the same time, in the list of compatible devices defined by the system, you need to choose not some fixed adapter, but your own model, and then install the driver when choosing its location, regardless of what the system offers.
The role of system updates
Windows updates, if their search and installation are turned on in automatic mode, can also play the role of a kind of accelerator that speeds up the graphics chip and optimizes its work.
Do not underestimate the role of updates, because they are installed online, not so much for the installed "OS" in terms of security, but for the desired hardware.
Directx
Well, if you take into account components such as DirectX, initially set the monitor to a resolution that would exceed the maximum supported in terms of graphics, or video playback, then this component will give the maximum values in the settings that correspond to both the graphics adapter and the monitor.
Naturally, now technology has stepped far forward. And, as it turns out, not all problems with the fact that the monitor displays an error message like “Out of range error” are connected in this case only with the fact that the OpenGL system acts on the adapter in such a way that its own chipset simply cannot withstand the load.
By the way, if anyone does not know: DirectX in Windows systems acts more as an analyzer and diagnostic tool than an accelerator, as most users think.
Total
What is left to add? Just that the problem of the appearance of the message “Out of range” on the monitor should not be regarded as something out of the ordinary. In fact, this problem can be solved by itself. Indeed, if you look at the standard settings (if unsupported modes are hidden on the monitor), the same screen refresh rate at 100 Hz will not be displayed. With a minimum resolution, the system will offer a maximum standard of 60 or 85 Hz.