Screen Becomes Distorted When Changing Resolution with NEC 4FG

ID: Q187622

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If you are using an NEC 4FG monitor and you change the display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels or higher, your screen may become distorted.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a video adapter that defaults to a refresh rate of 60Hz.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, optimize the refresh rate of your video adapter before you attempt change the display resolution. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Display.


  3. On the Settings tab, click Advanced.


  4. Click the Adapter tab, and then click Optimal in the Refresh Rate box.


  5. Click OK, and then click OK when you receive the following message:

    Windows will now adjust the refresh rate of your display. The screen may flicker for a few moments while the settings are being changed. If the display becomes garbled or unusable, simply wait and Windows will restore your original settings.


  6. Click Yes when you are prompted to keep this setting, and then click OK.



MORE INFORMATION

Some video adapters, such as the Diamond Stealth 64 Video 2001 and S3 Trio 64V+ video adapters, default to a refresh rate of 60Hz. NEC 4FG monitors can only support refresh rates of less than 60Hz at a resolution of 1280x1024 or higher.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability. 


Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbenv kbhw win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 5, 1999