Wavy Lines Displayed When Using a MAG DX-1795 Monitor (188151)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q188151

SYMPTOMS

If you are using a MAG DX-1795 monitor, wavy lines may appear on your screen.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions exist:
  • Your video adapter is configured for 1600x1200 screen resolution.
  • The "Automatically detect Plug & Play monitors" check box is selected on the Monitor tab in Display properties.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, manually install your monitor in Display properties. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. Click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced.
  4. On the Monitor tab, click the "Automatically detect Plug & Play monitors" check box to clear it, and then click Change.
  5. Click Next, click "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want," and then click Next.
  6. Click Show All Hardware.
  7. In the Manufacturers box, click "MAG Technology Co., Ltd.," and then click MAG DX-1795 in the Models box.
  8. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on your screen to finish installing the monitor.

MORE INFORMATION

Some MAG DX-1795 monitors use an incorrect refresh rate at a screen resolution of 1600x1200.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbHardware kbprb KB188151
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