Tech Source GFX 400 Series - Manual (Page 39)

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Appendix A
CHANGING THE CONSOLE
RESOLUTION
A.1 Overview
The GFX 400 card can be configured to be the console in a
typical SPARC desktop/server. Every GFX 400 card type has its
own default console resolution and default depth as shown in the
following table:
Board Resolution Refresh Bits/Pixels Sync
GFX 420 Auto Detect - 8 Separate/composite
GFX 440 Auto Detect - 8 Separate/composite
GFX 450 Auto Detect - 8 Separate/composite
It is possible to change the default resolution on all GFX 400
cards. The procedures described in this appendix are:
•
EDID Auto-Detect feature
•
Output Device Method
•
Video-Mode Method
•
Video-Timing Method
This appendix includes a troubleshooting section describing
possible problems and answers associated with changing the
console resolution.
A.1.1 Reason for Changing the Console
Resolution
Normally the default console resolution is sufficient for most
users. An example of when you might be required to change the
default resolution is described below: