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    Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one: Connecting An External Monitor
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4/15/98
7/6/00
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    The Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One comes with a Built-In monitor capable of handling resolutions up to 1024 x 768. An external monitor can also be connected to the built-in monitor port located in the back of the computer. This port supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.

DISCUSSION

    The Built-in monitor and the second monitor connected to the Built-in monitor port must share the same mode. (Mode is a combination of resolution and screen refresh rates.)

    Depending on the type of monitor you connect, you may need to change the built-in monitor's setting to one that both monitors can display. To change the monitor mode, use the Monitors and Sound control panel or the Control Strip.

    Also, the external monitor you connect may support modes that the built-in monitor does not. If you select one of these modes for the second monitor, the built-in monitor powers down and appears to be turned off. Video will only be displayed on the external monitor. If this occurs, you can restore the image to the built-in monitor by selecting a mode that both monitors support.

    When the built-in monitor starts up again, its screen image wavers for a moment. This is part of the normal process that protects the monitor from damage.

    Note: Since the Built-In video port is only capable of mirroring the Built-In monitor, it cannot be used to expand desktop display space. A PCI video card must be installed, and an external monitor connected to it to expand desktop space. Also, due to the external monitor's video mode limitations, the external monitor may not be able to support the 1920 x 1080 mode.

    In addition, the external built-in video port is not a separate graphics port like on the Power Macintosh G3 Minitower and Desktop models. The Power Macintosh G3 AIO only has one graphics controller, it drives both the internal and external displays and is meant for video mirroring, therefore, there are some limitations on the video modes supported for external monitors.

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Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Power Macintosh G3

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