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Q131153: Problems Retrieving Colors Using Video Capture Card

Article: Q131153
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are trying to retrieve the color palette using an ATI video card and a
video capture card, the colors on the screen appear incorrect or scrambled.

CAUSE
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The video capture card queries the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) on the
video card to retrieve the palette. Most VGA cards contain one DAC while ATI
cards contain two.

RESOLUTION
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Add the following line to the [DISPLAY] section of the SYSTEM.INI file:

  VGADAC=1

Note that this setting applies to all ATI cards and can affect other video
functionality.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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