Video probs , screen half size, can't get more than 16 colors
On the monitor I only get about a 5x8 screen size, and only 16 colors, using win 98. can't get it to upgrade to XP either, it gets stuck on checking hs ardware config or system settings something like that. Thanks in advance
I have exactly the same problem and I think it is the onboard video chipset driver as the Device Manager reports only a "Standard VGA Adapter" but I can't seem to find out what chipset is used so I can't install the correct driver.I have exactly the same problem and I think it is the onboard video chipset driver as the Device Manager reports only a "Standard VGA Adapter" but I can't seem to find out what chipset is used so I can't install the correct driver.
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Your problem is that the correct video driver is not installed and therefore cannot use all the video RAM.(the XP version of the video driver won't work with Win98).
When you adjust to True color at a higher resolution it drops to a lower resolution because it has insufficent video RAM, but you will get a higher screen resolution at a 16 bit color because it requires less memory (video RAM).
Install the Win98 driver for the graphics card and then it can use the full video RAM at a higher screen resolution with 32 bit color.
Try these 2 steps if they don't work get back to me :)
Step 1. Connect the video cable and turn on the computer. What happens?
If
the monitor screen remains blank (no startup screens or onscreen
display messages), the monitor must be connected to another computer
using a different cable to determine if the monitor is bad. Skip to the
Step to connect the monitor to another computer.
If the monitor is capable of displaying boot screens but is unable to
display Windows, use the following steps to set the computer to a
compatible resolution:
NOTE:
Find
the native display resolution for your monitor in the User Manual or in
the product specifications for the monitor model. If you are unable to
find the native display resolution for your monitor model, temporarily
use 1024x768 for troubleshooting purposes.
Turn on the computer and press the
F8
key repeatedly when the first startup screen appears.
If you are using Windows Vista, select
Enable low resolution video (640 x 480)
, press
Enter
, and wait until Windows opens. To set display settings that match the monitor, use the steps in the HP support document,
Changing Display Settings, Background Image, and Screen Saver in Windows Vista
.
If you are using Windows XP, select
Enable VGA Mode
, press
Enter
, and wait until Windows opens. Continue using these steps to set display resolution.
If you are using Windows 98 or ME, select
Safe Mode
and perform the following steps to enter into a standard VGA mode:
Once Windows opens to the desktop in Safe Mode, click
Start
, and
Run
.
In the Open field type
msconfig
and press
Enter
.
The MS Configuration Utility window appears.
Click the
Advanced
button, and select
VGA 640 x 480 x 16
if it is available.
Click
OK
and restart the computer.
After Windows opens, click
Start
, and then click
Run
.
In the Open field type
msconfig
and press
Enter
.
Click the
Advanced
button, and remove the checkmark next to
VGA 640 x 480 x 16
.
Click
OK
. Do NOT restart the computer.
After Windows opens, right-click on an open area of the desktop and select
Properties
(Windows XP, 98/Me) or
Personalize
(Windows Vista).
In Windows Vista, Scroll down and click
Display Properties
.
In Windows XP, 98, or Me, click the
Settings
tab.
In Windows Vista, select the native display resolution size using the Resolution slider. Set Colors to
Highest (32 bit)
.
In Windows XP, select the native display resolution size using the Screen resolution slider. Set Color Quality to
Highest (32 bit)
.
In Windows 98 or Me, select the native display resolution size using the Screen Area slider. Set Colors to
True Color
.
Click
Apply
after you have made your adjustment.
The screen should blank out temporarily and come back.
If you are satisfied with the new display settings, click
Yes
on the Monitor Settings windows. If you are not satisfied or if the
screen just goes black, wait: Windows sets the screen back to the way
it was before. Try another setting until you find a display
configuration that is compatible with the monitor and meets your needs.
NOTE:
If
the native resolution is not available, download and install updated
video driver software for your computer. Updating the video driver
software can add more resolutions (graphics modes).
Restart the computer. The monitor should now display a full screen image in high quality. You are done.
Step 2: Connect to another monitor
Using
a different cable, connect the monitor to another computer that has
video. Turn on the monitor and the newly connected computer. What
happens?
If
the monitor works, the video hardware on the original computer is
likely to be the source of the problems. You can try connecting the
original computer to another monitor that works to update its video
drivers.
If the monitor remains blank, repair or replace the monitor.
Your problems sounds like you are missing the drivers, can you provide the model number of your motherboard. or you can go to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
and download the correct drivers for your motherboard
You should try to update the driver for the display adapter, not the monitor.
right click my computer>hardware tab>device manager
if anything, that should be it.
You like staying with win 98?
I have exactly the same problem and I think it is the onboard video chipset driver as the Device Manager reports only a "Standard VGA Adapter" but I can't seem to find out what chipset is used so I can't install the correct driver.
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