The Boot Console Interface

Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type

To set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2, enter the follow- ing;

Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2

Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2

This will take effect on the next reboot.

MONITOR INFORMATION

Path

Slot

Head

HPA

Resolution

Freq

Type

Class

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GRAPHICS(0)

0

1

f8000000

1280x1024

72Hz

2

 

The boot console displays a message that tells you that your new monitor selection will take affect the next time you reboot your system.

The boot console also displays the new monitor information.

Trying to change the monitor type to a number not listed for that graphics device fails and gives you the following warning message:

Value of monitor type n out of range (n - nn)

Trying to change the monitor type on an empty slot fails and gives you the following warning message:

No such graphics card.

Changing the monitor type to 0 forces the system to poll for monitor type during the next time your reboot your system.

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