Asus SP97 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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VIII. DOS UTILITY
DOS Utility
1. SVGAUTL.EXE
1.1 General Description
SVGAUTL.EXE is one of the utilities of SiS 5597/5598. It supports three functions:
(1) Video Mode Setting
(2) Frame Rate Setting
(3) Power Saving Setting
Since SiS 5597/5598 supports many enhanced Text Mode and Graphic Mode, you
can use SVGAUTL.EXE to select the desired video mode.
For 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024 resolutions, SiS 5597/5598 sup-
ports multiple frame rates.
If your monitor could synchronize with these frame rates, you can use
SVGAUTL.EXE to get advantage.
SiS 5597/5598 also supports VESA DPMS Power Saving Modes.
SVGAUTL.EXE can help you to set the capability.
1.2 How to Use?
To use SVGAUTL.EXE:
1. Type SVGAUTL in the directory where it resides.
For example, C:\> SVGAUTL <Enter> (assuming SVGAUTL.EXE is in C:\)
2. The Main Menu would appear and direct you to configure SiS 5597/5598.
3. When you complete configuration, you may save your preferences to
“AUTOEXEC.BAT file and use it as your power-on (or hardware reset)
default environment.
(SVGAUTL.EXE)
VIII. DOS UTILITY