[simpits-tech] Fixed Frequency Monitor???

[Ed Henderson]

Thanks Craig...  Exactly what I needed. ;-)

Ed

Craig Rochester wrote:

>Hi Ed,
>
>I've been using "fixed frequency" and non-standard frequency monitors for
>several years.
>
>1. Get the info from the tag on the back of the monitor and ID your exact
>monitor.  Eg.: mine is a Sun monitor manufactured by Sony Model: GDM-20-D10,
>work station monitor.
>
>2. Search the internet for info on exactly how it's done.  Eg.: I had to cut
>the 25 pin vga connector off and make a new one, inserting a small
>capacitor.
>
>3. Determine if your graphics card can drive the monitor.  Most good
>graphics card can be commanded to output non-standard
>frequencies/resolutions.  This utility was very helpful for me "PowerStrip":
>http://www.entechtaiwan.com/
>
>Making this work can be like fumbling around in the dark as the boot vga
>output will probably not display.  Only after windows has reset the graphics
>output will the monitor display a real image.
>
>I spent $100 for my used 20" trinitron about 5 years ago.  Wouldn't even
>consider paying full price for the equivalent monitor.
>
>Note: If your monitor is a true "fixed frequency" (runs at one scan
>frequency), it's not likely you'll be able to use it for games that run at
>multiple frequencies.  Eg. Falcon where the GUI is at 600x800 and your game
>resolution is selectable.  My  IBM 9504 monochrome 21" 1600x1200 is
>fantastic for CADD work, but not for simming.
>
>Good Luck.
>
>Craig R.
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>[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Ed Henderson
>Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 1:07 AM
>To: Simpits
>Subject: [simpits-tech] Fixed Frequency Monitor???
>
>
>I just acquired a 21" fixed frequentc monitor (Mitsubishi Diamond Scan
>w/5 BNC connectors).  Anybody have any experience with fixed frequency
>monitors...  will my Voodoo5 5500 drive it or am I going to have to buy
>one of those $50.00 converters???  I would hope that I could just adjust
>the display settings to a frequency that will drive the monitor, but I
>wanted to ask the experts before I destroy a monitor or my video card :-\ .
>
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