Matrox Millennium G550 User Manual page 25

Windows 2000/XP – To check the display adapter's IRQ:
Click
1
(double-click*)
configuration of Windows, this part of the step may not be necessary.)
Click the plus sign to the left of the
2
hardware has been disabled. A circled exclamation point through the icon means the
hardware has a problem.
Double-click the name of your Matrox display
3
adapter to open a properties dialog box. The
type of problem is displayed in the
Device status
tab
1
Solution
Change settings in your computer BIOS setup utility.
If your computer has the options of enabling Plug-and-Play detection, or assigning an IRQ
to a VGA adapter, make sure they're enabled. If your computer doesn't have these options,
you may be able to manually assign an IRQ to your graphics card using the BIOS setup utility.
For more information on the BIOS setup utility of your computer, see your system manual
or contact your system manufacturer.
3
Cause
Your computer's other BIOS settings may be incorrect.
1
Solution
Reset your computer BIOS settings to the factory defaults using your computer's built-in
BIOS setup utility. The factory defaults are usually the "safest" settings. Check your system
manual for more information.
Problem Game for Windows 2000/XP doesn't start or runs slower than normal
(program uses Microsoft DirectX interface)
1
Cause
An older version of DirectX may be installed. The Matrox CD-ROM setup program installs
DirectX, but some programs install an older version of DirectX (overwriting your version).
To see what version of DirectX is installed:
1 Access the Matrox PowerDesk
property sheets", page
Look at the
2
1
Solution
If DirectX 8.0 or later isn't installed, install it. Run the setup program from the DirectX folder
of the Matrox installation CD-ROM.
*
Start Settings Control Panel
Hardware
area. Check also the
list for an
Resource type
12).
Microsoft DirectX
Performance and Maintenance
. (* Depending on your version and
Device Manager
. An "
Display adapters
tab
General
Resources
.
Interrupt Request
property sheet
Information
label.
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*
System
" through an icon means the
X
(see "Accessing PowerDesk