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See the documentation and
README
.
TXT
files accompanying the installed video adapter and
driver for detailed configuration instructions. For information on using the Display Properties
or Display Settings dialog, see the operating system documentation and Help.
Correcting Video Display Problems
If the system’s video display is black, not synchronized, or distorted after you restart the
system, you may have a video configuration problem.
On a system running Windows NT, use the Last Known Good option to return the system to
the last known good configuration recorded by Windows NT.
To use the Windows NT Last Known Good option:
1.
Power down and restart the system.
2.
When prompted, press the space bar to invoke the Last Known Good menu.
If the Last Known Good option fails, or if Windows 95 or Windows 98 is installed, restart the
system in VGA mode to correct the video configuration problem.
To restart the system in VGA mode:
1.
Power down and restart the system.
2.
On systems running Windows NT, select the VGA mode option at the boot screen.
On systems running Windows 95 or Windows 98, press the
F
8 key when
Starting
Windows
displays on the screen, then select Safe Mode.
When the operating system desktop displays, right-click the desktop background and select
Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays. Check for the following common
configuration problems and solutions.
u
A multi-sync monitor is connected to the system, but a multi-sync monitor type is not
selected, and the display driver cannot determine this by querying the monitor. Select an
appropriate multi-sync monitor type.
u
Selected resolution, depth, or refresh rate is not supported by the multi-sync monitor. Try
using different video display settings.
u
The Dual Screen option is selected, but only one video card is detected. Clear the Dual
Screen option.
u
A multi-sync monitor is selected, but a monitor with different video is connected to the
system. Select an appropriate monitor type.
u
The monitor selection doesn’t match the multi-sync monitor attached to the system.
Restart the system in VGA mode, then select a new monitor.