Likely fix
Fix: Monitor says out of range
Out of range means the computer is sending a resolution or refresh rate the monitor cannot display.
Quick answer
Boot into safe mode or use another monitor, then lower the resolution and refresh rate to settings the monitor supports.
Important warning
Do not keep forcing unsupported refresh rates. Use the monitor’s recommended resolution and refresh rate.
Try this
- 1 Restart the computer.
- 2 If you can see the screen briefly, open display settings.
- 3 Lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz.
- 4 Lower the resolution to the monitor’s recommended resolution.
- 5 If you cannot see anything, connect another monitor or TV temporarily.
- 6 Use safe mode to reset display settings if needed.
- 7 Update graphics drivers after the display works again.
Common causes
Refresh rate is too high.
Resolution is unsupported.
Game or app changed display mode.
Graphics driver changed settings.
Monitor does not support the selected mode.
What to check next
- Check the monitor’s recommended resolution.
- Check whether refresh rate is higher than the monitor supports.
- Check whether the issue started after a game or driver change.
- Check whether another display can show the computer.
- Check whether safe mode works.