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IBM PC300GL - 1024x768 resolution fails on G50 monitors

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom :
IBM PC 300GL Series 6272 & 6282 systems preloaded with Windows95 may exhibit a blank screen after setting the video resolution of an IBM G50 Color Monitor to 1024x768x256 or 1024x768x16m.

Problem Isolation Aids :
This failure only affects system preloaded with French or Asia Pacific languages.

Fix :
1. Press the right mouse button in an open area of the desktop to display the pull-down menu.
2. Highlight "Properties" on the pull-down menu and press the right mouse button to display the "Display Properties" window.
3. Click on Monitor Refresh.
4. Deselect "Set Highest."
5. Click OK.

The resolution can now be set for 1024x768x256 or 1024x768x16m.

SAS Keywords :
PSVP PSY2 PSVPDISP PSY2DISP
IBMPC 61469F_1 D/T6543 PC300GL
UNCLASSIFIED PC 330 PC 340

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Hint Category

Display/Monitor, Retain

Date Created

16-04-97

Last Updated

17-04-98

Revision Date

15-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300GL

Machine Type

6272, 6282

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H123342

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