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Q131876: ATI Mach8 Video Adapter May Need BIOS Upgrade

Article: Q131876
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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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 using an ATI Mach8 video adapter with the video drivers included
with Windows 95, you may not be able to change the video resolution to a
resolution greater than 640 x 480 x 16 colors.

CAUSE
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This problem is caused by an outdated BIOS on the Mach8 video adapter. The BIOS
version should be greater than 1.51v1. The adapter's BIOS version is displayed
when you turn on your computer.

RESOLUTION
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Please contact ATI about obtaining an upgraded BIOS for the video adapter.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Mach8 video adapter is also known as the ATI 8514/Ultra video adapter.

Additional query words: mach 8

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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