4. Software Reference

Change refresh rate

Displays the Change refresh rate box to let you change the refresh rate of any screen resolution.

GDI

(Windows 98 only)

GDI lets you change the refresh rate of the Windows desktop.

To change the refresh rate

1.Click Change refresh rate.

2.In the Refresh Rate list under the GDI tab, select the refresh rate you want to use. A Test button appears to let you test the selected refresh rate and resolution combination. Click YES when prompted whether to keep the new refresh rate. Otherwise, the original refresh rate will be restored.

DirectDraw

DirectDraw lets you change the refresh rate of DirectDraw. It is most useful when you are playing a full-screen game.

To change the refresh rate

1.Click Change refresh rate.

2.In the Refresh Rate list under the DirectDraw tab, select the refresh rate you want to use.

Monitor Timing

Displays the Monitor Timing box to let you select the proper timing mode of your monitor.

Auto-Detect

(Lets Windows determine the proper mode)

This option allows Windows to receive the proper timing information directly from the monitor itself. This is the default setting.

NOTE: Some older monitors may not support this feature.

General Timing Formula (GTF)

GTF is a standard used by most new hardware.

Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT)

DMT is an older standard still in use on some hardware. Select this option if your hardware requires DMT.

4. S/W Reference

Display

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