Compatible Monitors

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In the U.S. any monitor that meets the following specifications is
acceptable to use with Windows XP:

1. Capable of 16-bit color-depth (but opt for one that can go to 32-bit
color)
2. Capable of 800w X 600h pixel resolution (but opt for one that can go to
1,024w X 768h or higher).
3. Has the correct physical plug to plug into a standard U.S. electric
outlet.
4. Has the correct physical plug to plug into your computer's video card.
5. Runs on 110 volts alternating current.

Where can I find what monitors are certified for Windows
XP Pro?
 
Why not check the monitors manufacturers web page to see? You must have a
make/model in mind!

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Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)
 
On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:41:43 -0500, "Floddwygg"
In the U.S. any monitor that meets the following specifications is
acceptable to use with Windows XP:
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1. Capable of 16-bit color-depth (but opt for one that can go to 32-bit
color)
2. Capable of 800w X 600h pixel resolution (but opt for one that can go to
1,024w X 768h or higher).
3. Has the correct physical plug to plug into a standard U.S. electric
outlet.
4. Has the correct physical plug to plug into your computer's video card.
5. Runs on 110 volts alternating current.
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You may need to extend that requirement list...
"Rod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Where can I find what monitors are certified for Windows XP Pro?
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XP lost (or maybe NT never had) some of the clue that Win9x had, when
it comes to handling non-PnP or "unknown" (most generic) monitors.

Win9x would fall back to one of the "standard" monitor types under
these circumstances, limiting you to safe resolutions and refresh
rates. The downside; flickery 60Hz refresh rate, no way to change!
The fix; choose a close-match model (I use CTX 1451 for all but the
oldest or name-brand 14") and UNcheck "detect PnP monitors".

XP treats unrecognised monitors as "Default Monitor", which is a
Herculean beast deemed capable of handling any resolution or refresh
rate the display hardware can thow at it (e.g. 2048x1600 at 120Hz).
And it is FAR more difficult (impossible?) to override this with a
more sensible monitor definition than it is with a Win9x.

Way not to go, NT :-(


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