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Configuring the Video Display
Your system shipped with the video display driver set to display a resolution of 1024 x 768. If
you want to change the video display to another resolution, be sure your monitor can support
the desired resolution.
To change the video display resolution:
1.
Right-click the operating system desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties
dialog displays.
2.
In the Settings tab, select a resolution appropriate for your system’s monitor and (if
needed) an appropriate monitor type.
3.
Restart the system.
If the monitor connected to your system does not support a resolution of 1024 x 768, you can
reset the video display to another resolution.
To reset the video display resolution on a system running Windows NT:
1.
Restart the system.
2.
At the boot screen, select the VGA mode option for Windows NT.
3.
When the system has started, log on to Windows NT.
4.
Right-click the desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays.
5.
Select a resolution appropriate for your system's monitor.
6.
Click Test to test the new video mode, and then click OK.
7.
Restart the system.
To reset the video display resolution on a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1.
Restart the system.
2.
When
Starting Windows
displays, press
F
8. The Windows Startup Menu displays.
3.
Select the Safe Mode option, and then press
ENTER
. The system boots, using the standard
VGA resolution (640 x 480).
4.
Right-click the desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays.
5.
Select a resolution appropriate for your system's monitor, and then click OK.
6.
Restart the system.
