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Operation (Windows NT)
5–2 PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Graphics Controllers
5.
Click on the arrows in the Desktop Area to change the screen resolution.
6.
To change the refresh rate, choose one of the options in Refresh Frequency. (You can
also change the resolution and refresh rate by choosing List All Modes and the desired
mode, and then choosing OK.) If the refresh rate selected is not supported by the
resolution you chose, the resolution will automatically change to the nearest value
supported by that refresh rate, or the refresh rate will change to support the resolution.
7.
Choose Test to verify that the settings work correctly. A test pattern will be displayed
on your monitor for about 5 seconds. You will then see the question, "Did you see the
test bitmap properly?"
8.
If you are satisfied with the video display, choose Yes. Choose OK to change the
settings.
9.
You may have to adjust your monitor to align the new resolution to the monitor. This
is typically done by using the controls on the front or side of the monitor.
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If you accidentally click OK for a resolution that your monitor can’t support on
the Windows NT operating system, you may not be able see the display or
navigate the controls to fix the problem. If this happens, you can force the
workstation to come up in VGA mode.
Windows NT Alpha Platform
Reboot the workstation. During Startup, press F2 to enter setup. Select Utilities
and OS Selection Setup. Add the word BASEVIDEO to the OS Options.
Complete the boot. The screen is now running in VGA mode. Change the
resolution to something you know that the monitor can handle, for example
800x600x60. Reboot again, but this time enter Setup and remove the
BASEVIDEO option, or the workstation will come up in VGA mode again.
Complete the boot and change the settings to the desired resolution.
Windows NT Intel Platform
Reboot the workstation. During Startup, select Windows NT Workstation 4.0
[VGA Mode]. The screen is now running in VGA mode. Complete the boot and
change the resolution to something you know that the monitor can handle, for
example 800x600x60. Reboot again, but this time select Windows NT
Workstation 4.0. Complete the boot and change the settings to the desired
resolution.
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