3 Ways to Overcome Input Signal Out of Range in Windows

 Are you experiencing an input signal out of range error. Fix this annoying display error with these Windows tips.

When connecting an external display to your Windows PC, you may encounter an “input signal out-of-range” error. This error is often triggered if you have a high-refresh monitor connected to a lower-end graphics device. Also, lack of support for higher resolution displays on monitors or graphics cards is another common cause of this error.

To fix this error, you can change the display resolution to match your video card's resolution. Also, lowering the display refresh rate to the standard 60Hz mark can help you fix errors. Here are some ways to deal with the monitor input signal out of range in Windows.

1. Change Monitor Resolution To Windows Recommended Settings

One way to fix the "input signal out of range" error is to set the monitor resolution recommended by Windows. Often an error message displays a recommended display resolution making it easier to identify and configure display settings. If not, Windows can automatically detect and recommend it in the Settings app.

On a single monitor setup with no video signal, you'll need to boot into Safe Mode to see your display settings.

Once you are in Safe Mode, follow the steps below to change your display resolution:

Change Monitor Resolution To Windows Recommended Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.

2. On the System tab, scroll down and click Display.

3. Next, scroll down to the Scale & layout section.

4. Click the drop-down for Display resolution and select the Recommended option.

5. On Windows 10, go to System > Display and set Display resolution.

6. Once YOU have set the correct display resolution, your external monitor will start receiving signals and fixing errors.

2. Lower the Monitor Refresh Rate

High-refresh monitors are great for work and gaming. However, if you have an older video card, the high refresh rate on a modern monitor can trigger the “input signal out-of-range” error.

To fix this error, try lowering your monitor refresh rate to standard 60Hz. Once the error is resolved, you can fiddle with the refresh rate numbers to find a high refresh rate configuration without errors.

Again, do these steps in safety if you have a single monitor setup. Follow the steps below to change your monitor refresh rate in Windows:

Lower the Monitor Refresh Rate

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.

2. On the System tab, scroll down and click Display.

3. Scroll down to the Related settings section and click Advanced display.

4. Click the Select a display to view or changes its settings drop-down and select your display. For a single monitor setup, simply proceed to the next step.

5. Next, under Display information, click Display adapter properties for Display X.

6. Open the Monitor tab in the Properties dialog.

7. Click the Screen refresh rate drop-down and select 60 Hertz.

8. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

9. Alternately, click the Choose a refresh rate drop-down under Display information and select 60Hz.

10. Click Keep changes to confirm action.

You may need to restart to retain changes and also exit safe mode. After restarting, your display will start receiving signals.

Now that the error is resolved, open the Display adapter properties and slowly increase the refresh rate. Do this until you find a good balance between higher monitor refresh rates and display adapter compatibility.

Update Graphics Card Drivers

Incompatible or out-of-date graphics drivers may cause the connected display to malfunction. To solve this problem, install the latest available drivers for your graphics card.

Make sure to use the “Safe mode with networking” option when you boot into safe mode, as this will activate your internet connection and allow you to download new drivers.

Conclusion

So, those are some ways to deal with monitor input signal out of range in Windows. This error is common on older systems with outdated video cards or older monitors with low refresh rate support. To fix the error, set the display resolution to the recommended one and the refresh rate to standard 60Hz. If the problem persists, install a pending display driver update to solve the problem.