Copyright: ®1995, Matrox Graphics Inc. Help Rev. 0, Oct. 95
Citation: ® 1995, Matrox Graphics Inc., extract from MGA  Help Rev. 0 (all rights reserved).


  MGA Monitor Selection

This program is recommended for advanced users only. Under normal conditions, you should rely on Windows 95 to provide the correct monitor setup, based on the monitor you selected during setup or on the Settings sheet on the Windows 95 Display Properties dialog box.

If you use this program to test your monitor, please enable the Use Windows 95 Monitor checkbox. We recommend that you use the MGA Monitor Selection  program only under the following conditions:

• Your monitor is not found in the extensive list of monitors provided in the Windows 95 setup.

• You are upgrading from a previous MGA installation, and you wish to retain any customized monitor settings.

• You have a requirement to perform fine tuning of a highly technical nature on your display.

Selecting a Monitor

Testing Your Monitor

Use Windows 95 Monitor

Exiting the Program


Selecting a Monitor

Please read the warnings on the Contents screen of this help file before proceeding.

The MGA Monitor Selection utility can be used to identify your monitor (in detail) to the MGA hardware, and to test the display.

Clear the Use Windows 95 Monitor checkbox and click on the Selection button, then highlight your monitor from the list. If your particular monitor is not listed by name, highlight the generic category that it falls into. Note that virtually all monitors will function correctly at 60 Hz., and that most monitors support the VESA standard timings.

Click on OK. (You can also delete monitors from the list by using the Delete key.)


Testing Your Monitor

Click on the Test button. If an mga.inf file on your system (from a previous MGA installation) contains invalid data, youll be prompted to correct the situation before continuing. The Monitor Test dialog box appears. Using the Resolution and Pixel Depth panels, select the mode that you wish to test. A status bar shows the horizontal and vertical refresh rates and pixel clock for the specific mode.

When you click on Test, you should see the test screen of a grid and a color spectrum bar.

• If your monitor displays properly, use the test pattern to fine tune your monitor in terms of screen size, position, and aspect ratio. Most monitors on the market today will automatically save your adjustments for future use. Duplicate this monitor test procedure for each display mode that you plan to use.

• If your monitor does not sync (display) properly within a few seconds, press Esc to return to the main dialog box and make a different monitor selection.


Exiting the Program

Once you've made a satisfactory monitor selection, use the Save and Exit button to confirm your choice. The Monitor Selection program  will suggest that you restart Windows 95 in order to make this change now.


Use Windows 95

As stated on the Contents screen of this help file, under normal conditions, you should rely on Windows 95 to provide the correct monitor setup, based on the monitor you selected during setup or on Settings sheet in the Windows 95 Display Properties dialog box. If you use this program to test your monitor, please enable the Use Windows 95 Monitor checkbox.

Warning: If you disable the Use Windows 95 Monitor checkbox, please be aware that you should not subsequently change the monitor under the Settings (as opposed to the MGA Settings) sheet on the Windows 95 Display Properties dialog box. If you do so, you may inadvertently disrupt your display (especially when switching from a higher quality monitor to one with lesser capabilities). The MGA software may warn you before any unfortunate occurrence, however, it will not be able to anticipate all possible circumstances.