Matrox Parhelia Precision SGT User's Guide download pdf (Page 10)

10 Matrox AuroraVX3mp – User Guide

Display setup

Windows XP

– Your Matrox display driver includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps

you get the most out of your Matrox card. This section has important information on how to

configure your display settings using Matrox PowerDesk software.

Accessing PowerDesk

Many display controls are available through Matrox PowerDesk. To access PowerDesk features, click

the

Matrox PowerDesk

icon ( ) on your Windows taskbar. To see the PowerDesk icon in

Windows XP, you may need to click the

Show hidden icons

button ( ) on your Windows taskbar.

Monitor setup

Before changing your display resolution, color palette, or other Matrox PowerDesk settings, make

sure correct software monitor settings are selected. If you have a Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor,

correct settings are usually automatically selected. The following explains how to make sure your

monitor settings are okay.

If you have a Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor, Windows should automatically use correct

settings for your monitor. To make sure the correct monitor is selected in Windows:

Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click

Properties

Settings

Advanced

Monitor

. If you’re using a multi-display desktop, select a display before

clicking

Advanced

If the monitor name listed isn’t

Plug-and-Play

and doesn’t match your monitor, click

Properties

Driver

Update driver

. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you’re using a multi-display desktop, repeat steps 1–2 for each display in your

Windows desktop.

For more information on Windows monitor settings, see Windows documentation.

Note:

Multi-display mode is supported under Windows XP. For more information on

multi-display mode, see Windows XP online help under “Multiple Display support”.

WA R N I N G :

If incorrect software monitor settings are applied,

some

monitors can be

permanently damaged. For more information, see your monitor manual.

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