Dell Ultrasharp 2001FP remains in permanent sleep state in DVI mode. Works in analog, but with ghosting 4+/- layers deep.
Have 2 identical 2001FP monitors, and 2 identical Dimension XPS Gen2 computers.
Testing: moved problem monitor to other Dimension; problem remained with monitor. Moved good monitor to 1st Dimension; works fine in DVI. Returned problem monitor to 1st Dimension; problem remained with monitor.
Contacted Dell technical support at 800-456-3355, and requested firmware/patch referred to in forum bulletin: http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=33721 . Technician suggested modifying monitor power saving settings in control panel; and, that no patch or firmware was available for the monitor.
eMailed Dell technical support through link in message above, requesting patch/firmware, awaiting reply.
Noticed MaximumPC magazine has picked up on this issue; and, that PC Magazine has also been alerted.
eMailing: PCMag editorial department/Machrone/Dvorak/Howard; MaximumPC.
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