Specifications

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Utility software
Several utility programs are supplied with you Cirrus Logic SVGA software. The
following section describes these utilities and how to use them.
CLMode is a program used to configure it's various options.
SetRES lets the user change the operating resolution and the number of colors from
within Windows.
The Display Power Manager for Windows 3.1 provides a mechanism to control the
amount of power used by a computer's monitor.
CLMode
The CLMode utility allows the user to configure the panel options, define the type of
monitor attached, and set the video modes supported by the Cirrus Logic chipset.
Using CLMode's menu-driven interface
At the DOS prompt type: CLMODE
The main popup window consists of a number of buttons. Each button represents a
different option or menu. The underlined letter of a button name specifies the hot key
combination for that item. For example, press the [ALT] and the underlined letter
keys simultaneously or just the underlined letter key to select an option. Note that to
use a mouse, a mouse driver should be installed prior to running the CLMode utility in
order to use the mouse pointer for button selection.
Choosing the attached monitor type
Selecting the proper monitor type will allow the Cirrus Logic chipset to display the
highest quality output that it is capable of with the attached monitor. The monitor type
determines what video modes will be available to your system. It will also determine
the vertical refresh rates available. Generally, the higher the refresh, the better the
screen will look. A description of the available monitor types is given in the table at
the end of this section.
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