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Video device drivers
To use the full capabilities of the graphics adapter in the computer, some operating
systems and application programs require custom video device drivers. These
device drivers provide greater speed, higher resolution, more available colors, and
flicker-free images.
Device drivers for the graphics adapter and a readme file with instructions for
installing the device drivers are provided on the Device Drivers CD that comes with
the computer and in the c:\ibmtools\drivers directory on the hard disk. Use the
device-driver installation instructions if you have to reinstall the device drivers or if
you need information about obtaining and installing updated device drivers. For
more information about installing device drivers, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide .
Changing monitor settings
To get the best possible image on the screen and to reduce flicker, you might have
to reset the resolution and refresh rate of the monitor. You can view and change
monitor settings through the operating system by following the instructions in the
readme files on the Device Drivers CD or in the c:\ibmtools\drivers\ directory on the
hard disk. See the operating-system documentation for more information about
monitor settings.
Attention: Before changing monitor settings, review the documentation that
comes with the monitor. Using a resolution or refresh rate that the monitor does not
support might cause the screen to become unreadable and could damage the
monitor. The information that comes with the monitor usually includes resolution and
screen refresh rates that the monitor supports. If you need additional information,
contact the manufacturer of the monitor.
If you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set the monitor for the highest
noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If the monitor complies with the
Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) display data channel (DDC)
standard, it is probably already set to the highest refresh rate the monitor and video
controller can support. If you are not sure whether the monitor is DDC-compliant,
see the documentation that comes with the monitor.
If you are using a flat-panel monitor, the refresh rate does not have to be set to the
highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. Flat-panel monitors
produce flicker-free images even when they are operating at a minimum 60 Hz
noninterlaced rate.
If you have a dual-monitor video adapter, see the video adapter device-driver
readme file and documentation for more information about enabling dual monitors.
Using audio features
The computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster
applications. The computer also has a single internal speaker and three types of
audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound
and music to enhance multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect external
speakers to the line-out connector to provide improved sound with multimedia
applications.
The audio connectors in the computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. For the
location of the audio connectors, see “Input/output connectors” on page 60.
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