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Re: Matrox / Display Doctor Acceleration

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From: Andrew Bruce
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00
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Chris Oates wrote:

> Andrew Bruce wrote in message
> <368AD49D.719F4E6F@pontyraled.freeserve.co.uk>...
> >AAARRRRGH.
> >
> >I installed WinQuake and Display Doctor. BUT, now I can't change from
> 320x200 to my desired resolution of 320x240. When I try to do this, the
> screen goes black, then my monitor switches off. This has always happened,
> but before I installed Display Doctor, it only happened with the higher
> resolutions. HEEEEELLLLLPPPP!
>
> the refresh rate for 320x240 is set too high and the monitor is shutting
> down to protect itself - there should be a control in display doctor to
> alter it.
>
> Chris

Thanks! I'll try that.


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