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Q155845: Mouse Distorts Display on MIPS NEC RISCstation 2200 with TGA

Article: Q155845
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you move the mouse pointer across controls, dialog boxes, and so on, the
display may become distorted directly above the pointer. The distortion looks
like a piece of the mouse pointer.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs on the MIPS NEC RISCStation 2200 with a built-in Digital TGA
display adapter.

RESOLUTION
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This is a hardware issue. Please contact your hardware vendor for assistance
with this problem.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following information is displayed in the Display Type dialog box if your
computer has the affected TGA display adapter:

  Chip Type: Digital 21030
  DAC Type: Brooktree Bt485
  Memory Size: 2MB
  Adapter String: Digital ZLXp-E1

Additional query words: prodnt corrupt

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Keywords          : kbdisplay 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0

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