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Q158846: Black Screen Using ViewSonic 15G Monitor with S3 765

Article: Q158846
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you are using a ViewSonic 15G monitor with an S3 765 display adapter and you
change the display resolution to 640 x 480 x 32 with a refresh rate of 90, the
display will be black.

CAUSE
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The refresh rate is set too high for this monitor and display adapter
combination.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve the problem, choose a lower refresh rate.


Additional query words: 95

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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