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                  <h2 class="title"><a name="configureX_monitor"></a>Choosing your Monitor
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         <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa1"></a>DrakX has a very
            comprehensive database of monitors and will usually correctly identify
              yours.
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                     <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa1w"></a><span class="bold"><strong>Selecting a monitor with different characteristics could
                                  damage your monitor or video hardware. Please don't try something without
                                  knowing what you are doing.</strong></span> If in doubt you should consult your
                            monitor documentation.
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               <dt><span class="term"><a name="configureX_monitor-pa2"></a>Custom</span></dt>
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                  <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa3"></a>This option allows
                             you to set two critical parameters: the vertical refresh rate and the
                             horizontal sync rate. Vertical refresh determines how often the screen
                             is refreshed and horizontal sync is the rate at which scan lines are
                             displayed.
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                  <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa4"></a>It is
                             <span class="emphasis"><em>VERY IMPORTANT</em></span> that you do not specify a monitor
                             type with a sync range that is beyond the capabilities of your
                             monitor: you may damage your monitor. If in doubt, choose a
                             conservative setting and consult your monitor documentation.
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               <dt><span class="term"><a name="configureX_monitor-pa5"></a>Plug'n Play</span></dt>
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                  <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa6"></a>This is the default
                             option and automatically tries to determine the monitor type from the
                             monitor database.
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               <dt><span class="term"><a name="configureX_monitor-pa7"></a>Vendor</span></dt>
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                  <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa8"></a>If the installer
                             has not correctly detected your monitor and you know which one you
                             have, you can choose it from the options by selecting:
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                  <p>Manufacturer</p>
                      
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                  <p>Monitor model</p>
                      
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               <dt><span class="term"><a name="configureX_monitor-pa9"></a>Generic</span></dt>
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                  <p><a name="configureX_monitor-pa10"></a>Selecting this
                             group will list approximately 30 display configurations such as
                             1024x768 @ 60Hz and includes flat-panel displays as used in laptops.
                             This is often a good monitor selection group if you need to use the
                             VESA card driver when your video hardware cannot be determined
                             automatically. Once again, it may be wise to be conservative in your
                             selections.
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