User's Manual

User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics
SG195-B.1 1/6/2009
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SECTION 14 TROUBLESHOOTING
Below are some of the common answers and solutions available for questions
and problems that can occur with display driver installation and use.
No Display on System Boot
Verify that your graphics card is properly seated in its slot.
Verify that all display cables are properly connected to your card.
Verify that connected displays are plugged-in and receiving power.
Lost Monitor Information
If you are using an older model monitor, a BNC cable, a dongle, or a switch box,
important data from your CRT, DVI or HDMI monitor may not be transmitted to
your S3 Graphics adapter.
WORKAROUND: Use standard cables and DDC compatible display devices
which are capable of transmitting information to the adapter.
Use Video Display Help
The How do I get the best display? hyperlink
on the Windows Vista Display Settings page
provides a link to Windows Help and Support
information provided by Microsoft.
For Windows XP the similar link is Troubleshoot button for Windows XP: To
launch the Video Display Troubleshooter in Windows XP, right click on any
unpopulated area of the Desktop. Click Properties. The Display Properties
window appears. Click Troubleshoot to launch the Help and Support Center
window for the Video Display Troubleshooter provided by the operating system.
HOW TO References
Many answers to common Windows questions are provided in the searchable
Microsoft Knowledge Base.
http://support.microsoft.com/
then click on Search Knowledge Base