Diamond Multimedia DV170J/JB manual Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection

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If you are using an Apple Macintosh, change the resolution by doing the following:

MacOS 8.x/9.x

1.Click the Apple icon at the top, left corner of the screen, select Control Panel and then select Monitors.

2.Select a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels with between 60Hz refresh rate.

3.If refresh rates of 60Hz are not available, click Recommended in the Show drop-down box and change it to All. Select the resolution and refresh rate as above.

A colour depth of either Thousands or Millions is recommended.

MacOS X

1.Click the Apple icon at the top, left corner of the screen, select System Preferences and then select Displays.

2.Select a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels with between 60Hz refresh rate.

3.A colour depth of either Thousands or Millions is recommended.

Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection

There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate when using an LCD monitor. It is not technically possible for an LCD monitor to flicker. Even at a refresh rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker-free image.

For best results, it is important that you set the graphics adaptor to use one of the monitor’s preset display modes shown in Table 1 on the next page. Other graphics signals may be displayed poorly or not at all. Note that the DV170J/JB’s preset modes correspond to VESA or Apple Macintosh standard graphics signals for these resolutions. All recent models of graphics adaptor should be able to support these modes. For the native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, for example, refresh rates of 60, 70 and 75 Hertz are supported.

With Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or XP you can change the refresh rate of the

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Contents DV170J/JB Page Table of Contents Monitor Information DisclaimerDealer Information Important Safety Instructions Power Saving FeaturesHigh Quality Ratiometric Expansion On Screen DisplayLCD monitor Unpacking the MonitorVGA Cable Page Connecting the Monitor Base Hardware InstallationViewing Angle Adjustment Connecting the AC Power Connecting the Display to your Computer Using the VGA cableInstructions for Vesa Mounting Interface for Arm ApplicationsWindows 98, ME, Windows driver InstallationWindows XP Choosing The Best Resolution Setting the Display ResolutionClick OK to close Display Properties Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection Please Note MHZ Standard Timing TableBe expanded to full User Controls Adjusting the MonitorFunction Description Adjusting the Monitors DisplayFunction Function Description OSD V. Position Picture OptimisationManual Picture Adjustment Please Note Image is blurred, how can I get the best quality picture? Frequently Asked QuestionsImage is or distorted, flashes or flickers No image is displayed, what can I do?Image is displaced in one direction Specifications Signal Connection Video SignalPower Management Maximum Power ConsumptionAustralian Service Contacts 10Service ContactsNew South Wales and Australian Capital Territory QueenslandWestern Australia Victoria and Tasmania