MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing ...

To open the Properties dialog box for the display adapter, click Advanced. Table 5-3
describes the display adapter options.
Table 5-3 Display Adapter Advanced Options
Tab Option Description
General Display Provides small, large, or other display font option. The
other option lets you choose any custom font size you
want.
General Compatibility Determines the action that the Windows XP operating
systems should take when you make changes to display
settings. After you change the color settings, you must
choose one of the following options:
■ Restart The Computer Before Applying The New
Display Settings
■ Apply The New Display Settings Without
Restarting
■ Ask Me Before Applying The New Display
Settings
Adapter Adapter Type
You should use Restart The Computer Before Applying
The New Display Settings only if you experience problems
changing resolution.
Provides the manufacturer and model number of the
installed adapter. Clicking Properties displays the Properties
dialog box for your adapter. The General tab of
the Properties dialog box provides additional information,
including device status, resource settings, and any
conflicting devices. The Driver tab of the Properties dialog
box provides details about the driver and allows
you to update the driver, roll back to the previously
installed driver, and uninstall the driver. The Resources
tab of the Properties dialog box indicates resources,
such as areas of memory being used by the adapter.
Adapter Adapter
Information
Lesson 1 Configuring and Troubleshooting the Display
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Provides additional information about the display
adapter, such as video chip type, digital-to-analog converter
(DAC) type, memory size, and basic input/output
system (BIOS).
Adapter List All Modes Displays all compatible modes for your display adapter
and lets you select resolution, color depth, and refresh
frequency in one step.
Monitor Monitor Type Provides the manufacturer and model number of the
monitor currently installed. The Properties button provides
additional information and gives access to the
Video Display Troubleshooter to help resolve problems
with this device.