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IBM PC300PL - Jitter on attached monitor

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After connecting a monitor to an IBM PC300PL system, machine types 6562/6592, users may detect image jitter on the display. The jitter will appear to be a small wave scrolling vertically down the screen. It may also be more evident on the left hand side of the screen, with certain backgrounds or along the sides of open windows.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

FIX:
The jitter condition may be corrected by creating a custom display profile via the following steps:

1. Right click on the Windows Desktop.
2. Select Properties, Monitor Tab, then MGA Monitor.
3. Expand the Manufacturer view and highlight the specific monitor being used.
4. Select Properties, then the resolution in which jitter is seen.
5. Select Test, then OK when the caution window appears.
6. Select Yes on Monitor Settings, then OK when the caution window displays. Expand the Details view.
7. Under Horizontal, place a Check in the Negative Sync Polarity Box.
8. Select Apply, then "Continue Testing" on the Monitor settings window.
9. Select OK, then Save.
10. Type in a desired Monitor Name and select Save.
11. Select Apply, then OK on the Monitor Selection window.
12. Select Yes on Monitor Settings dialog box, then OK on Display Properties.

After completing the above steps, use the custom display profile as the MGA monitor to eliminate the jitter condition.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2DISP PSY2OEM PSVP
PSVPDISP PSVPOEM D/T6562 D/T6592
6562 6592 UNCLASSIFIED COMPAQ
V70 P92 P202 TAXAN
NEC

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Hint Category

Display/Monitor, Retain, Video

Date Created

03-04-98

Last Updated

14-05-98

Revision Date

24-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6562, 6592

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H162743

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