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Matrox MGA-1064 SG Graphics Accelerator
Configuring Your Display Using Windows NT
To customize the display using Windows NT, complete the
following steps:
1.
Click Start, then click Settings.
2.
Click Control Panel, then double-click the Display icon.
3.
Click the Settings tab.
4.
In the Desktop Area box, drag the pointer to the desired
resolution.
5.
In the Color Palette box, select the number of colors you
want to display.
6.
Select Font Size and Refresh Frequency.
7.
Select List All Modes and choose a mode from the list of
valid modes. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
8.
Click Test to test the changes made to the display settings.
9.
Click Yes if the test bitmap was properly displayed.
10.
Click OK for the changes to take effect.
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The resolution and color palettes supported depend upon your
graphics controller and monitor type. To display driver
information, click the Compaq tab.
Configuring Your Monitor Type and Display Using the
MGA PowerDesk Utilities
To install the MGA PowerDesk utilities, double-click on the
MGA PowerDesk Setup icon, located on the Windows NT
desktop. Follow the prompts to complete installation.
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To install the MGA PowerDesk utilities, you must have
Administrator rights. If you do not have Administrator rights, call
your Network Administrator and request support for installing the
MGA PowerDesk utilities.
If you have a Plug and Play monitor, a Plug and Play (DDC)
button is selected when MGA PowerDesk is first installed. In
this case, your monitor automatically determines its correct
settings.