On Fri, Jul 07, 2000 at 07:53:06AM -0700, jmd wrote:
>
> >I'm guessing it might be the fixed frequency VGA modes. Maybe I
> >have to set a different video mode with the jumpers. However, I have
> >a good multi-sync attached so I don't see why this should be a problem.
>
> I did the same thing with a Multia. I switched to SRM and it was a blank
> screen. I had a cheap 14" monitor attached. I plugged in a ViewSonic G790
> and there it was.... an SRM prompt.
>
> Your machine will probably accept commands, and you can blindly type in
> *arc* (be wise to check this out first) and ARC will restart if I remember
> right. Again... check this out before actually doing it.
These problems are related to the fact that SRM will use the graphics
jumper settings to determine screen resolution/refresh, and they may
be more than the monitor can handle.
See the table below for the settings, and refer to the UDB docs for the
placement of the jumpers on the motherboard.
TGA Switch Settings and Monitor Values
======================================
switch pixel monitor refresh
setting freq (MHz) resolution rate (Hz)
--------------------------------------------------------
0 130 1280x1024 72
1 119 1280x1024 66
2 108 1280x1024 60
3 104 1152x900 72
4 93 1152x900 66
5 75 1024x768 70
6 74 1024x768 72
7 69 1024x864 60
8 65 1024x768 60
9 50 800x600 72
10 40 800x600 60
11 32 640x480 72
12 25 640x480 60
--Jay++
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