Symptom Solution
Screen displays
distorted image on
IBM PS/2 monitor
Your computer is configured for
an invalid monitor via the Setup
Program; the CRT Type item must
be set to match the PS/2 display
or equivalent fixed frequency
monitor.
Unable to display
800 × 600
You must have a multifrequency ex-
tended graphics monitor to use the
extended 800 × 600 graphics mode
of the computer. If you are using a
multifrequency monitor, try adjust-
ing the vertical hold and vertical po-
sition adjustments.
Unable to display
1024 × 768 extended
graphics
This high-resolution mode is inter-
laced and requires the use of an
IBM 8514 or equivalent interlaced
monitor.
Large blank bands at
top and bottom of
some images on
multifrequency
monitor; screen
image does not fill up
entire screen in some
modes.
Some multifrequency monitors do
not automatically adjust vertical
screen size as
IBM PS/2 monitors
do. Adjust your display for best re-
sults.
External Monitor Troubleshooting
8-18 VGA External Monitor Utilities