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by ogie_2001

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Reinstalled xp home and after splash screen comes up all I get is an out of range warning on the screen. If this is a frequency display problem how do I fix it if I can't get into xp? If it's a driver problem how do I update them if I can't get into xp?

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by w2ktechman

Then load the drivers for the video card and adjust monitor settings.
Make sure the frequency is not too much or too little for the monitor. For a flat screen, set it for 60 Hz, for a CRT, I usually do between 72-75 Hz for older monitors and 85 Hz for newer models.

Then boot into Windows again

by toivo talikka

Obviously you did not have a chance to install the motherboard drivers. They usually include the graphics card driver, especially if your video is integrated to the motherboard. If Windows does not include that driver, it can only use the default resolution which is 640 x 480, I think. Your monitor does not like it and it shows the warning "Out of range".

During the XP installation the setup asks you a question about the screen resolution. That may be the chance to do something about the resolution.

Try powering up the PC and pressing F8 a few times when it boots up. This will take you to Safe Mode, which again uses the default screen resolution.

by minhajlk

Hi,

Try the "Last known good menu....." that should bring your old screen back.

Good luck

by support

try to teplace the monitor with a known working one. if its gives you the same problem then you have a problem with your pc.

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