I need help with a display resolution issue with an older MacBook

[firlrumors]

Hello, I just purchased a 24", 1920x1080 screen (a iiyama 24" LCD - ProLite E2409HDS-B1 ) and strangley, I can't get higher res than 1600x900 on an old Macbook 2.1 (Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz - 64Mo VRAM Intel GMA 950) not too familiar with all that. it looks blurry and disappointing in terms of sharpness. Kind of sucks no? http://i.imgur.com/DbtSh.png

I've just seen here http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-2.0-white-13-late-2007-santa-rosa-specs.html that the graphics chip on this Macbook should support 1920x1080. So I don't understant :/
Should I install updates? (been honestly looking for recent drivers for hours without success).
Does anyone know what's wrong?

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

What connection are you using? You should be using DVI...

 

[firlrumors]

I was sold a female mini DVI / HDMI adaptor for the Macbook, not an Apple one, this one exactly.

 

[burnout8488]

You may need an HDMI to DVI cable, then use a genuine Apple DVI to Mini-DVI adapter for your Mac.

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

You should be using DVI. Does your monitor accept a DVI input? You can use Apple's official mini-DVI to DVI adaptor, I'm using one I bought off Monoprice.com and it's perfect. I also have a DVI cable from there. I'm running a 1920x1080 monitor as we speak with this setup. I imagine it's the mini-DVI to HDMI adaptor that's tripping you up.

Also, taking a screenshot won't show us how blurry it is. It looks blurry because you're looking at a lower than native resolution on the screen, but the Mac is sending a good signal. So when you take a screenshot, it looks perfectly fine to everyone else.

 

[nicklad]

I was sold a female mini DVI / HDMI adaptor for the Macbook, not an Apple one, this one exactly.

As others have said, this is because you're using the wrong adapter. You need a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter or a cable that goes straight from Mini-DVI to DVI.

 

[firlrumors]

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Ok so is this a common issue? I will try with the adaptor you advice and would let you know if it helps. Thanx.