Compaq 270680-003 Compaq Reference Guide Deskpro 4000 and Deskpro 6000 Series - Page 63
Changing Graphics Resolution and Monitor Refresh Rate
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Changing Graphics Resolution and Monitor Refresh Rate Although the setup utility automatically selects the initial display configuration, you can manually change the graphics resolution and the monitor refresh rate to match a specific software program or to suit your personal preferences. The procedure for each graphics controller is specific to the operating system preinstalled on that computer model. S3 Enhanced 64-Bit Graphics Controller with 3D Acceleration To change the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click on your Windows 95 desktop area and select Properties from the menu. 2. Select the Settings tab to change the resolution and color depth. 3. Select the Compaq tab to change the monitor refresh rate. The resolution and color palettes supported depend upon your graphics controller and monitor type. To display driver information, click the Compaq tab. Matrox Performance and Matrox Millennium-II Graphics Controller To change the resolution, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the Display icon, located in the Microsoft Windows NT Control Panel. 2. In the Desktop Area box, drag the pointer to the appropriate resolution. 3. In the Color Palette box, select the number of colors you want to display. The refresh rate is determined by the monitor selected from the MGA Panel Monitor tab. Reference Guide 3-5