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04-30-2002, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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Mode Switching
I was wondering why the SereneScreen version included with the Windows XP Plus Pack doesn't cause my monitor to mode switch while the retail version does? In both cases, the screen goes black before SereneScreen starts running, but with the retail version there is an additional pause and click as the monitor changes resolution (which it shouldn't since both the screen saver resolution and desktop resolution are set to 1600 x 1200, 32 BPP). This also occurs when SereneScreen is interrupted by mouse movement.
I hope that was clear. The transition is a lot quicker and seamless with the Plus Pack version. Thanks in advance for any help with this. |
04-30-2002, 02:46 AM | #2 |
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Try to use 16bpp for your desktop instead of 32. The (retail version) screensaver uses 16bpp, so your monitor must not change it's mode anymore.
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04-30-2002, 08:54 AM | #3 |
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Mr. Tang is right. The plus pack is written in DirectX 8 code, so it can run at 32bit color.
The mode changes are normal for the deluxe/registered version of the Aquarium.
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04-30-2002, 11:10 AM | #4 |
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I tried switching my desktop to 16bpp, but the mode switching still happens.
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04-30-2002, 12:51 PM | #5 |
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It's also probably changing from 85 Hz to 60 Hz.
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04-30-2002, 02:52 PM | #6 |
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I have the same clicking... Why would it need to change from 85 to 60hz?
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04-30-2002, 05:23 PM | #7 |
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If you have DirectX limited to 60 Hz (which it does by default).
Go to the Start menu, Run... Type DXDIAG Click the "More Help" tab at the top. Click the "Click this button to override DirectDraw's refresh rate" button. Type in the same refresh rate you are presently using for Windows, such as 75 or 85. Make sure you put a value that your monitor is capable of handling!! I've just accepted the # of clicks. You should have seen the first beta of 1.0. It clicked a dozen times and took 20 seconds before I saw anything. I can report that on my GeForce 2 MX 400, with the monitor refresh synched to 75 Hz in Windows and in DirectDraw (as described above), and with my desktop bit depth set to 16-bit, there are no "clicks". The Aquarium pops up in less than 2 seconds. However, I cannot run in 16-bit color since the photos I deal with are 24-bit. But for 95% of people, 16-bit is quite acceptable.
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04-30-2002, 05:45 PM | #8 |
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The "DXDIAG" setting worked!
Agreed that the clicking is a minor nit for such an incredible and beautiful product, but the Plus Pack version spoiled me. Thanks again! |
04-30-2002, 05:50 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the info! Now the aquarium looks even better!
I have noticed a tiny flickering before, but now it's crystal clear! (at 85 Hz!) No clicks! Desktop at 32 bit! Super! BTW, what is the clicking sound coming from anyway? Seems to be somewhat straining for the monitor. How many clicks can it last, eigentlich?
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04-30-2002, 07:01 PM | #10 |
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The clicks are caused by the monitor switching resolutions and frequencies, at least that is my understanding. Read it somwhere once, but can't remember where now.
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04-30-2002, 07:19 PM | #11 |
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From http://www.adiusa.com/faq.html#6 Q6: Why do I hear a clicking sound each time I change the resolution? A6: The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical relay switch which increases or decreases the high voltage when changing a resolution. Different resolutions will require different voltages.
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05-01-2002, 10:27 AM | #12 |
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Morgan, nifty tip (not needed for my ancient vid card, but anyway).
Perhaps you should add it (with some disclaimers) to help.htm? Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think.
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05-01-2002, 12:35 PM | #13 |
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