Changing Monitor Settings; Using Audio Features - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

drivers. For more information about installing device drivers, see "Recovering or
installing device drivers" on page 88.

Changing monitor settings

To get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you might need to
reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You can view and change monitor
settings through your operating system using the instructions provided in your
operating-system documentation.
Attention: Before changing monitor settings, review the documentation that comes
with your monitor. Using a resolution or refresh rate that is not supported by your
monitor might cause the screen to become unreadable and could damage the
monitor. The information that comes with your monitor usually includes resolution
and screen refresh rates that your monitor supports. If you need additional
information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor.
If you are using a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, set your monitor for the highest
noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor complies with the
VESA display data channel (DDC) standard, it is probably already set to the highest
refresh rate the monitor and video controller can support. If you are not sure if your
monitor is DDC-compliant, see the documentation provided with the monitor.
If you are using a flat-panel monitor, the refresh rate does not have to be set to the
highest noninterlaced refresh rate that the flat-panel monitor supports. Flat-panel
monitors produce flicker-free images even when they are operating at a minimum 60
Hz noninterlaced rate.
If you have a dual-monitor video adapter and you connect both monitors, you will be
prompted at the first startup afterward to enable the multi-head option, which enables
you to use both monitors. Click Yes to enable the option and use both monitors.
Note: If you click No at the prompt but want to use both monitors, you will need to

Using audio features

Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster
applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. Your
computer also has a single internal speaker and three audio connectors. Using the
audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music to enhance
multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect two stereo speakers to the line-
out connector to enjoy improved sound with multimedia applications.
The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. For the
location of the audio connectors, see "Input/output connector locations" on page 63.
Line-in
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enable the multi-head option through the video adapter settings. For the
Matrox Millennium G450 video adapter, for example, you can enable the option
using the following procedure:
1. Right-click the Matrox Power Desk icon on the desktop.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Double-click the Dualhead tab to enable.
5. Click Apply.
This connector accepts external devices, such as line output from a stereo,
television, or a musical instrument.