IBM 6889 - IntelliStation M - Pro, Руководство пользователя

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Using Video Features
Your computer has an SVGA (super video graphics array) controller located on the
preinstalled graphics adapter. SVGA is a video standard for displaying text and
graphic images on a monitor screen. Like other video standards, SVGA supports a
variety of video modes. Video modes are different combinations of resolution, refresh
rate, and color defined by a video standard for displaying text or graphics. (For
further information on video modes, refer to Understanding Your IntelliStation M
Pro.)
SVGA provides higher-resolution graphics, faster refresh rates, and more colors than
previous video standards, such as video graphics array (VGA). At the same time,
SVGA supports all standard VGA modes.
Installing Video Device Drivers
To take full advantage of the graphics adapter in your computer, some operating
systems and application programs require custom software, known as video device
drivers. These device drivers provide support for greater speed, higher resolution,
more available colors, and flicker-free images.
Device drivers for the graphics adapters as well as a README file with instructions
for installing the device drivers, are provided on the Ready-to-Configure Utility
Program CD that comes with your computer. If your computer has IBM-preinstalled
software, video device drivers have already been installed on the hard disk.
However, the device driver installation instructions will be helpful if you ever need
to reinstall the device drivers; if you want to change video resolution, color depth,
or monitor settings; or if you need information on obtaining and installing updated
device drivers.
See Chapter 9, “Getting Help, Service, and Information” on page 129 for
information about obtaining the latest device drivers.
Changing Monitor Settings
To get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you might need
to reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You can view and change
monitor settings through your operating system, using the instructions provided in
the README files on Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD that comes with your
computer. Refer to your operating system documentation for further information on
monitor settings.
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