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undefinedI recently reformatted my primary HD and after doing that I had a lot of problems with drivers(I guess I lost all the old ones when I F&R the HD). Now I finally got my modem and sound working but still can't get my display to change to 256 colors or get the correct screen sizing. I use an AOC Spectrum 9Glrs monitor and an ATI Rage 128 PRO Ultra (32m) video card. I have the cd for the video card but either I can't a:get the right driver off it or b:can't get the driver to install and stay installed, or c: I am totally fried and can't see the problem cause I'm too close! Whatever the problem is I haven't gotten the machine to change formats so the display is the right way. Oh, in the display adapters the only one I can get to work is the standard Super VGA driver, none of the others will work(I get the sign that there is a problem). HELP, what am I doing wrong???

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Quick summary for (and to build on ): the symptoms you describe — Windows falling back to a generic Super VGA/Microsoft Basic Display Adapter, only low color/size options, and installers refusing the card — all point to a missing or mismatched graphics driver rather than a hardware-only monitor problem. The Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is the generic driver Windows uses when the vendor driver is not installed; for an ATI Rage 128 family card you usually must use the legacy ATI/AMD driver builds. (support.microsoft.com)

Practical, ordered steps to follow (do these before buying anything new):

  1. Identify exact OS and card hardware ID: open Device Manager, right‑click the display adapter -> Properties -> Details -> Hardware Ids and copy the top string (look for VEN and DEV). Use that to pick the right legacy package. (devicehunt.com)

  2. Try a manual install if the vendor setup fails: in Device Manager use Update Driver -> Browse my computer -> Let me pick from a list -> Have Disk... and point to the .INF in the driver package (this bypasses some installer checks). (microsoft.com)

  3. If drivers repeatedly revert or the install fails, run a clean removal in Safe Mode (DDU) and then reinstall the correct legacy package for your Windows version. DDU is the community tool used for removing leftover ATI/AMD driver pieces before a fresh install. (wagnardsoft.com)

Where to look for drivers and monitor notes: archived Rage 128 packages for Win9x/2000/XP are available on driver archive sites (look specifically for the R128/R128 PRO bundles for your OS). The AOC Spectrum 9Glrs is a CRT that usually does not need a special monitor driver — correct sizing and color depth come from the video card driver and chosen resolution/refresh. (techspot.com)

Extra tips: if the screen blanks after a minute () or you get BSODs during gaming (), test with another monitor/cable to isolate GPU vs. monitor; lower the refresh/resolution and check card temperatures/power. If the card is very old and drivers are unstable, consider a modern replacement — legacy drivers can be hit-or-miss. ()

Short checklist: capture the hardware ID, download the matching legacy driver, uninstall old drivers (or use DDU), install via vendor setup or Have Disk, then set the monitor to the recommended resolution/refresh.

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Go to www.ati.com and download an appropriate driver from their downloads section. Make sure you get the one for your particular card and Windows version, and you'll have the added benefit of it being the most up to date driver version available.

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After file loading and wellcome after one minut moniter blank but by task maneger all programe run

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please solve my moniter problem

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Hey Haritha Thayi, Your AOC service is bludy service. If you are not blind then see the complain # 1008181048. It has passed more than a month. When i call in local customer care they say to call at main call center at Bangalore. When i call to Banglore customer care the people like you say that we have sent the parts they will repair in this week.

Really, the service of AOC is disappointing. I will recommend everyone not to buy any products of AOC.

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hi sir.. we have problem regarding my computer this is the issue---our lcd aoc monitor having blue screen and hang during gaming..what is the indication with this issue?


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