Table 8. Video Driver Capabilities
Resolution Supported with 8MB SGRAM (16MB SDRAM) | Number of | |
Colors | ||
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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) | |
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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.
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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