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This article is for DAKOS devices only. If you are not using a DAKOS device, check our articles in the Tablets/Other Devices section to learn more about resolutions for alternative devices.

DAKOS Resolution:

If your DAKboard Wall Display, CPU, or DIY CPU running the DAKOS has your Screen appear larger than normal, the resolution may not be set correctly. If you wish to change the resolution to something your Monitor can handle, use the following steps to correct this.

In your DAKboard account, click on Displays & Devices, then click the three dots next to the desired display and select Settings:

Scroll down and select View Device Settings:

NOTE: To access the display settings from your Computer, Tablet, Laptop, or Smartphone, you will need to be on the same WiFi network as your Wall Display or CPU. See our article How to Access Your DAKOS Settings Page for other ways to access your DAKOS Settings Page.

On the settings page, scroll down to find the Screen section, and set the Resolution to the desired resolution:

Scroll down further and click the Save Changes or the Save and Reboot button to apply these changes. Restart your DAKboard Wall Display or CPU by unplugging the power and plugging it back in. When it starts back up, the resolution should be correct. For DAKOS devices running v2.28 and later, no restart is necessary, and the changes will take effect immediately. You can confirm which version you are on by following the steps in our article Finding Your DAKOS Version.

Supported Resolutions:

The DAKOS is designed to work with High Definition Resolutions and may not work with displays outside of the following resolutions:

HD 1080p - 1920x1080
HD 720P - 1280x720
4K - 3840x2160
QHD - 2560x1440
Ultrawide 2K - 3440x1440
Ultrawide HD - 2560x1080
WUXGA - 1920x1200
WSXGA+ - 1680x1050
WXGA+ - 1440x900

If you are using the DAKboard on an older Monitor or TV that uses older formats, try setting the DAKOS device to its lowest resolution, or if you are using a CPU v4 or CPU v5 (Raspberry Pi 4 or Raspberry Pi 5 respectively) try using Auto as this resolution will use the best resolution available on your Display.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Below are the most Frequently Asked Questions about Display Resolutions:

Why can't I change my Orientation, or my Screen is Blank?

Your monitor may not support some of the resolutions. Choosing a resolution out of range may cause your Screen to fail to change orientation, or display at all. Make sure you know what resolution your Screen Supports and select the resolution that is closest without going over.

Why did my Screen Switch from Portrait to Landscape?

This can sometimes happen if you select a resolution outside the range of your selected monitor. When the DAKboard reboots it may not be able to read the resolution so it will switch to its default orientation. To correct this, confirm the resolution you have selected is supported by your Monitor.

Why won't a DAKOS device show a screen when using an Adapter for my Inputs?

DAKOS must be used with HDMI inputs on your Monitor or TV. This is because we use HDMI protocols to talk to your Monitor or TV. Converting the input will prevent this communication. If your Monitor or TV does not have HDMI inputs, you will not be able to use the Auto resolution feature, as well as several other items like the On/Off (Sleep) Scheduler.