Many thanks. I reinstalled both drivers *again* and went in to the catalyst and tinkered with the settings just like it showed in the first link you provided and BAM! things now looks as good as it can get.
The changes needed to be made within the video card, not the monitor itself.
...and WOW!, it is very nice to be able to see things in the higher level quality, what a difference the HDMI cable makes.
Thanks again to everyone for all the help, especially Tigger29!
