Thanks for the response.
I had done that already but was never given the opportunity to switch to
60mhz.
What I did do was delete the hardware via the Control Panel Display
SettingsSystem.
When I rebooted it found the new hardware and reinstalled the needed
software. The system is now fine. (I have access to the refresh rates)
Bob
"glee" wrote in message
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Restart in Safe Mode:
- Start the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98
Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot
menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.

In Safe Mode, open Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Monitor
tab, and
lower the Refresh Rate to adapter default or 60Hz, click OK. In Settings,
change
the screen resolution and color to one of the lower settings, click
Apply/OK.

Restart Windows in normal mode, and you should be able to reset your
display
settings.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
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"BobT" wrote in message
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I was changing the refresh rate on the video adapter. NeoMagic256ZD and
when it was set to the highest rate the monitor and laptop blacked out.

When I rebooted it said the adapter was set up wrong. It displays as
the
minimum and cannot be reset to 1028x840

The drivers look ok.
Is it possible there is a registry setting than has to be corrected.

TIA
Bob