Table 8. Video Driver Capabilities

Resolution Supported with 8MB SGRAM (16MB SDRAM)

Number of

Colors

 

 

 

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200

256

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200

65,536

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, (1600x1200)

16.8 million

 

(24 bit)

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, (1280x1024)

16.8 million

 

(32 bit)

 

 

All these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor. However, if you disconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and then start the computer, the LCD may revert to a different resolution than the one you chose for the external monitor.

Configuring Display Features

The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your computer.

Selecting a Monitor Type

When you attach an external monitor to your computer, Windows 98/ Me automatically selects display settings for it (this feature is not available in Windows NT). If you wish, you can adjust the display settings by selecting a monitor type:

1.Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.

2.Select Settings.

3.Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.

4.Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.

5.Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.

6.Click the Advanced button. The Advanced Properties screen appears.

7.Click the Monitor tab.

8.Click the Change button. The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears.

86 Video Features and Configuration