Appendix C : Windows 2003 Server Directx Configuration - Planet ICA-107 User Manual

Appendix C : Windows 2003 Server DirectX Configuration

Graphics Hardware Acceleration and DirectX are disabled by default on a Server configuration to
ensure maximum stability and uptime. But for any reason you need to enable them to use DirectX
enabl ed applications this section will guide you through on how you can do it.
Enabling Graphics Hardware Acceleration
1. Simply right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties -> Settings tab -> Advanced ->
and finally, the Troubleshoot tab.
2. Now move the Hardware acceleration slider across to Full
3. Click OK
4. You may experience a monitor black out for a few seconds, this is normal.
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