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Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide
Software setup
Your Matrox display driver includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps you get the
most out of your Matrox graphics card. This section has important information on how to configure
your display settings using Matrox PowerDesk software.
Accessing PowerDesk property sheets
Many display controls are on Matrox PowerDesk property sheets. You can identify
Matrox PowerDesk property sheets by the icon appearing on the tab. To access
these property sheets:
„
Windows 95 – Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
.
„
Windows 98/2000 – Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
Æ
Settings
Æ
Advanced
. If you’re using a multi-display desktop, select a
display before clicking
Advanced
.
„
Windows NT 4.0 – Click
Æ
Programs
Æ
Matrox PowerDesk NT
Æ
Matrox
Display Properties
.
Also, to quickly access PowerDesk features, click the QuickDesk icon (
) on your Windows
taskbar.
Monitor setup
Before changing your display resolution, color palette, or other Matrox PowerDesk settings, make
sure correct software monitor settings are selected. The following explains how to do this.
Windows 95/98/2000 – If you have a Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor, Windows should
automatically use the correct settings for your monitor. To make sure the correct monitor is
selected in Windows:
1
Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
Æ
Settings
.
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98
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Note:
Multi-display mode is supported under Windows 98/2000 and NT 4.0. For more
information on multi-display mode, see Windows 98/2000 online help under “Multiple
Display support” and
see “DualHead Multi-Display setup”, page 8
. (Windows 95 doesn’t
support multiple displays.)
WARNING:
If incorrect software monitor settings are applied, some monitors can be
permanently damaged. For more information, see your monitor manual.
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