Changing settings in CMOS incorrectly can cause the system to stop functioning.
Some of the following steps may not apply to your computer’s CMOS. Refer to your computer’s CMOS documentation for details.
PROBLEM During video configuration the following message appears: “Auto Alignment failed. ”
Cause The Dxr2 decoder card cable not be properly connected.
Solution ❒ Check the cable connections on the Dxr2 card, particularly, VGA IN and VGA out.
❑Start
PROBLEM The video displayed on the monitor is blue or partially blue.
Cause ❒ VGA loopback cable is not connected correctly.
❑Video alignment is not set correctly.
❑Colorkey value is not set correctly.
Solution ❒ Check the VGA loopback cable connection. Try reversing the cable connections.
❑Open the Video Configuration utility and set the video alignment. Use the Auto button to configure the video. If this does not work, try make minor adjustments manually.
❑Change the color combination of the Windows 95 desktop. Click the right mouse button on the Windows 95 desktop and click on Properties. On the Display Properties page, click on the Appearance tab. On the Appearance tab page, select Desktop in the Item list and select a different color from the list. Click on OK to make the change.
PROBLEM The video displayed on the monitor is not smooth.
Cause ❒ Bus mastering device driver is not installed.
❑CMOS settings for the
❑DMA transfer is not enabled. (Windows 95 OSR2 only.)
Solution ❒ Obtain the bus master device driver from your computer manufacturer or dealer.
❑Do the following in CMOS:
1.Restart your system.
2.During the memory check, press the DELETE key to display the CMOS setup menu.
3.Select Integrated Peripherals and press ENTER.
4.Set your
5.Press ESC to return to the CMOS setup menu.
6.Select Save & Exit Setup and press ENTER.
7.Press the Y key and then press ENTER.
❑Enable the DMA transfer. See “Enabling DMA Transfer (Windows 95 OSR2)” on page 17.
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