ATI Radeon 9600 PRO Video Card

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download
http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!

P.S. After installing the new drivers, right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties Settings and change the Color Quality to Highest (32-bit), then
adjust the Screen Resolution to your liking.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

The problem with the Windows Update site as far as drivers are concerned is that
they are always behind.
Whereas the Manufacturer is always the first to post new drivers.
I would check Video settings and if you do have a LCD monitor go to display
properties/appearance/effects
and click on..following method to smooth edges of screen fonts..use clear type
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
Thank you SO VERY MUCH for responding so quickly. I am a faithful user of the
Windows Update, including driver updates. In fact, on February 25, I did an
"ATI display software update released on 1/20/04." In trying to do some
research on this, I noticed in my installation history that the update was done
twice. Should I be concerned? Also, shouldn't this take care of my updates or
do you still suggest I go to the ATI website for an update for the problem I am
currently experiencing?
Thanks!


----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: -----

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download

http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know
where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My
computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A
LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know
this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video
card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition
to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download
http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!

P.S. After installing the new drivers, right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties Settings and change the Color Quality to Highest (32-bit), then
adjust the Screen Resolution to your liking.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in case
good luck
peter


"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!

----- Ian L wrote: -----

the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.

Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read. Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

Replace the video card first.
The 9600 pro is capable of 2monitors....thats the SEC part
On my system with the same card I have an LCD and a CRT hooked up
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I do my best not to "annoy" you folks. It is so nice to have such a resource.
Let me ask everyone's opinion:
1. Should I just go ahead and replace the video card since one was sent to me
or
2. Should I try to do the CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 Driver Update on the ATI
website first?

Also, when I was trying to get all my ducks in a row, under Device Manager it
appears there are two cards listed. Strange, right?
1. RADEON 9600 PRO
2. RADEON 9600 PRO SEC

What's up with that? I am sure I need to know which one I am replacing,
right?
Thank you so very much!



----- peter wrote: -----

Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip
in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot
alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell
if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in
case
good luck
peter


"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO
big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if
I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always
do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never
real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my
monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new
video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website
when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!
----- Ian L wrote: -----
the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers
many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the
ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.
Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read.
Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default
resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or
website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to
that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

I am going to do as suggested and replace the video card. It is getting rather late, though, so this will have to wait until tomorrow. However, once I install the new card, will I need to install any type of software for the new card? I look forward to
more answers tomorrow!
Thank you very much everyone!
Have a nice evening.

----- peter wrote: -----

Replace the video card first.
The 9600 pro is capable of 2monitors....thats the SEC part
On my system with the same card I have an LCD and a CRT hooked up
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I do my best not to "annoy" you folks. It is so nice to have such a resource.
Let me ask everyone's opinion:
1. Should I just go ahead and replace the video card since one was sent to me
or
2. Should I try to do the CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 Driver Update on the ATI
website first?
Also, when I was trying to get all my ducks in a row, under Device Manager it
appears there are two cards listed. Strange, right?
1. RADEON 9600 PRO
2. RADEON 9600 PRO SEC
What's up with that? I am sure I need to know which one I am replacing,
right?
Thank you so very much!
----- peter wrote: -----
Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip
in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot
alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell
if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in
case
good luck
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO
big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if
I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always
do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never
real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my
monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new
video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website
when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!
----- Ian L wrote: -----
the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers
many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the
ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.
Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read.
Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default
resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or
website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to
that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

The problem with the Windows Update site as far as drivers are concerned is that
they are always behind.
Whereas the Manufacturer is always the first to post new drivers.
I would check Video settings and if you do have a LCD monitor go to display
properties/appearance/effects
and click on..following method to smooth edges of screen fonts..use clear type
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
Thank you SO VERY MUCH for responding so quickly. I am a faithful user of the
Windows Update, including driver updates. In fact, on February 25, I did an
"ATI display software update released on 1/20/04." In trying to do some
research on this, I noticed in my installation history that the update was done
twice. Should I be concerned? Also, shouldn't this take care of my updates or
do you still suggest I go to the ATI website for an update for the problem I am
currently experiencing?
Thanks!


----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: -----

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download

http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know
where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My
computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A
LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know
this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video
card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition
to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!

Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in case
good luck
peter


"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!

----- Ian L wrote: -----

the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.

Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read. Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download
http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!

P.S. After installing the new drivers, right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties Settings and change the Color Quality to Highest (32-bit), then
adjust the Screen Resolution to your liking.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

Replace the video card first.
The 9600 pro is capable of 2monitors....thats the SEC part
On my system with the same card I have an LCD and a CRT hooked up
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I do my best not to "annoy" you folks. It is so nice to have such a resource.
Let me ask everyone's opinion:
1. Should I just go ahead and replace the video card since one was sent to me
or
2. Should I try to do the CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 Driver Update on the ATI
website first?

Also, when I was trying to get all my ducks in a row, under Device Manager it
appears there are two cards listed. Strange, right?
1. RADEON 9600 PRO
2. RADEON 9600 PRO SEC

What's up with that? I am sure I need to know which one I am replacing,
right?
Thank you so very much!



----- peter wrote: -----

Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip
in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot
alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell
if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in
case
good luck
peter


"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO
big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if
I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always
do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never
real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my
monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new
video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website
when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!
----- Ian L wrote: -----
the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers
many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the
ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.
Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read.
Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default
resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or
website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to
that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

I am going to do as suggested and replace the video card. It is getting rather late, though, so this will have to wait until tomorrow. However, once I install the new card, will I need to install any type of software for the new card? I look forward to
more answers tomorrow!
Thank you very much everyone!
Have a nice evening.

----- peter wrote: -----

Replace the video card first.
The 9600 pro is capable of 2monitors....thats the SEC part
On my system with the same card I have an LCD and a CRT hooked up
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I do my best not to "annoy" you folks. It is so nice to have such a resource.
Let me ask everyone's opinion:
1. Should I just go ahead and replace the video card since one was sent to me
or
2. Should I try to do the CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 Driver Update on the ATI
website first?
Also, when I was trying to get all my ducks in a row, under Device Manager it
appears there are two cards listed. Strange, right?
1. RADEON 9600 PRO
2. RADEON 9600 PRO SEC
What's up with that? I am sure I need to know which one I am replacing,
right?
Thank you so very much!
----- peter wrote: -----
Actually Gail its not that hard to change a video card all you need is a
screwdriver.(phillips)
first you shut your system down and turn off the power
after you remove a few screws the side panel should slide off real easy
you can find the video card easy enough its connected to the monitor
unplug the connection
unscrew the little screw that holds it to the back plate
pull the video card straight out ..if its AGP it will have a little clip
in the
top right corner..un clip it first
now gently but firmly insert the new card pay attention to the slot
alignment
and the part that stick out the back
push the clip back on.
screw it back onto the back plate....at this point you can usually tell
if the
card is in tight
reconnect the monitor and test it before you close the case...just in
case
good luck
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
I have a 17" CRT Monitor. The text is a good size for me by having the
resolution set at 1024 x 768. Any of the other settings are either TOO
big or
TOO small. To anyone that might be following this, I would be remiss if
I
didn't mention two things:
1. I am not real knowledgeable with computers but I get by. I always
do a
lot of research and usually learn but it takes me awhile.
2. I had already contacted my support people about this but I am never
real
comfortable with that. They narrowed the problem down to either my
monitor
failing or the video card failing. They were quick to just send me a new
video
card. However, I am not real comfortable just popping open my case and
installing a new card.
Please help! I was just in the middle of TRYING to update my website
when all
of this started happening.
Thank you so very much!
----- Ian L wrote: -----
the windows update site does not contain the very latest drivers
many
times. I have a similar card to yours, the 9700 pro. The drivers on the
ATI site
are the most current. I havent had any problems running them.
Is the text SMALL and blurry? you might have changed your screen
resolution to high, which on some monitors would make it harder to read.
Also,
is this a flat panel lcd monitor? if so they usually have a default
resolution
that they work best at. In the menu of the monitor (or in the manual or
website)
it should tell you the default resolution. try setting your resolution to
that
(if you have an lcd monitor).

The problem with the Windows Update site as far as drivers are concerned is that
they are always behind.
Whereas the Manufacturer is always the first to post new drivers.
I would check Video settings and if you do have a LCD monitor go to display
properties/appearance/effects
and click on..following method to smooth edges of screen fonts..use clear type
peter
"Gail" wrote in message
...
Thank you SO VERY MUCH for responding so quickly. I am a faithful user of the
Windows Update, including driver updates. In fact, on February 25, I did an
"ATI display software update released on 1/20/04." In trying to do some
research on this, I noticed in my installation history that the update was done
twice. Should I be concerned? Also, shouldn't this take care of my updates or
do you still suggest I go to the ATI website for an update for the problem I am
currently experiencing?
Thanks!


----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: -----

Visit www.ati.com , search for the latest Windows XP drivers for your
ATI video card, and download them. Uninstall the old drivers before
installing the new ones.

CATALYST Windows XP 4.4 - Driver Download

http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/w...=12&submit.y=5

Installation Instructions:
http://www.ati.com/support/includes/tips.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------

"Gail" wrote in message:
...

| Hi:
| I sure hope I'm in the right newsgroup. If not, please let me know
where I should go to get the answer to
my question.
| I am having problems with my text appearing "blurry" or "fuzzy." My
computer is 7 months old. Recently, I
started working with FrontPage 2003, in fact I've been working with it A
LOT! Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but since then, it seems that is when this started happening. I know
this sounds stupid, but I'm starting to
wonder if it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me or is my video
card or monitor getting ready to fail?
Are there telltale signs that the card/monitor is going bad in addition
to blurry text?
| Thank you very much!