From:	"C.Rothwell" <enquiries AT aditfree DOT com>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Allegro Graphics Modes
Date:	Sat, 25 Apr 1998 11:29:42 +0100
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mwd wrote:

> I have recently installed Allegro 3.0 on a new Gateway 2000 computer.  When
> I run it in low resolution (e.g. 320x200 or 320x240) it works just fine.
> When I switch to 640x480 or higher, however, my monitor displays a message
> that tells me it has selected a new video mode with a certain refresh rate
> and then the screen goes black.  Music plays and everything but there is no
> video output.  Does anyone have any ideas why this is happening?  Thanks!
>

Its one of the side affects of buying a PC from gateway 2000. Mix with a new
monitor and/or a new graphics card.

No really you probably need to fiddle with the monitor settings. Check your
manual.

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