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I have an HP laptop Pavilion n5295 running Windows XP (sp3). It has an RCA video out jack and a Savage s3 display driver. I am trying to get video out of the TV jack. I CAN connect a second monitor to the 15 pin connector and switch between them. HP has told me to select the S3DuoVue TAB on the display screen in the control panel, but I don't see that tab. I also don't see the "setup.exe" in the video driver folder. Can you help me somehow? I have asked this question to the Savage web site but have not gotten any reply except that they acknowledge my e-mail. 
The problem that you are having seems to be a common one that is typically resolved with one of the following suggestions. Read through each one of the options before deciding which one to try first.
Troubleshooting Video out to TV: BIOS Settings
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In some cases, the display settings seem to keep the "S3DuoVue TAB" hidden until you complete a change in the BIOS settings. Complete the set of instructions to do so and see if it resolves your problem getting video out to the TV.
Start with your computer turned off. You are going to enter the BIOS settings menu by pressing the "F2" key on the keyboard once you begin to boot up the computer. Once you have entered the BIOS setting, search for the setting for "Video Expansion." Change it to read "enabled." (This should allow you to see the "S3DuoVue TAB" when you enter the display settings.) Save the change you made to the BIOS settings. Enter your Windows operating system. At this point, you should be able to follow the instructions you have for setting up video output to the TV.
Troubleshooting Video out to TV: Check Advanced Mode
Your solution might be as simple as looking in a different section of the display screen. Most display screens offer more than one area that contains information. At first glance, it is easy to overlook this fact once the initial screen pops up. Open up the control panel and select the display screen for the monitor that you are going to use. Select the "Advanced Mode" tab. Now search for and select the S3DuoVue TAB. It should be visible. Now you can follow the remaining instructions for setting up your video output.
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Susan Keenan | June 30th, 2010
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