Graphics performance is below expectations
HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide
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Solution | Explanation |
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The graphics card driver may be corrupted | If the driver files are corrupted, the |
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or not properly installed. Reboot in Safe | computer may boot but may be unable to |
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mode (Windows 98 and Windows 2000) or | switch to |
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VGA mode (Windows NT 4.0). |
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Try reducing the screen resolution, for | Some 3D applications obtain higher |
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example, from 2048 x 1536 to 1280 x | performance when using lower screen |
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1024. Selecting a high screen resolution | resolution settings. Using lower screen |
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may be incompatible with the accelerated | resolutions can leave more video |
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3D graphics applications. | memory free for 3D acceleration |
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| features such as texture mapping and z- |
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| buffering. |
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Check HP Support Services (refer to page | HP frequently updates the graphic |
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15) for an updated driver version for your | drivers to incorporate feature and |
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application. | performance enhancements or to fix |
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| problems found when running specific |
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| applications. |
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Check for additional information on the | HP provides additional documentation, |
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web. Refer to “HP Support Services” on | such as “Frequently Asked Question |
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page 15. | (FAQs)” to help you solve any problems |
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| you may have with your graphics card. |
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