Configuring video adapters

1. Physically install the adapter and monitor, following the instructions in the hardware documentation.

2. Run the Video Configuration Manager to configure the SCO video subsystem software. The video configuration window displays the configured adapters, monitors, and resolutions, together with the function (<F>) keys that are associated with each configured video adapter.

When you install a new system or add new graphics hardware to an existing one, the X server starts your graphical environment in a default mode for resolutions and colors. You can change this default by running the Video Configuration Manager and selecting a mode supported by your hardware. You can also use the Video Configuration Manager to view existing configurations and test new ones.

New and modified video adapter drivers are available periodically. Additional and updated drivers compatible with UnixWare 7 are available through the SCO Compatible Hardware Web Pages. For the new graphics features and drivers included with UnixWare 7, see New features.

This topic describes how to use the Video Configuration Manager to configure video adapters and monitors. It includes:

• ``The Video Configuration Manager interface''

• ``Understanding video configuration''

• ``Modifying monitors, resolutions, and function keys''

• ``Testing a video adapter configuration''

• ``Adding a new video adapter''

• ``Upgrading video adapter support''

• ``Removing a video configuration''

• ``Configuring unsupported adapters''

• ``Troubleshooting video configuration''