Alternate DVI mode enabled by default?

BizSAR · Sep 9, 2004, 12:03 PM

OK, I've searched the forums and cannot find a concrete answer:

After installing the Omega drivers, the 'Alternate DVI Mode' is enabled. I'm running an 18.1" DVI FP. Is this enabled by default to ensure compatibility with most DVI FPs, or ??? Is there a general performace enhancement by leaving it enabled? I do notice that the screen refreshes differently with it on, but can't determine any advantage to having it on.

Thanks!
BizSAR

dipstick · Sep 9, 2004, 12:53 PM

It's on by default with all ATi drivers I've tried also. I've never had a problem with it so I've always left it enabled. Still, I too have no idea what its for lol

BizSAR · Sep 9, 2004, 10:58 PM

Hmmm...the context/help for it says to enable
if you are expiriencing issues. That would lead me to believe there was an issue when the tests were run after installation and reboot...at least that's what an user might think. Perhaps it's a software bug? Is it happening on the Omega-branded ATi drivers alone?

I'll leave it checked for a while and see what happens/doesn't happen...

katagi · Nov 23, 2005, 03:58 AM

just FYI guys... I am having ASUS Ferrari 4000 and after i tried DVI connection it blinked constantly and it was impossible to work - turned off Alternative mode - works fine now

I am happy.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Nov 23, 2005, 01:50 PM

Its on but my monitor doesn't seem to care either way

Sep 9, 2004, 12:03 PM	#1
BizSAR HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Alternate DVI mode enabled by default? OK, I've searched the forums and cannot find a concrete answer: After installing the Omega drivers, the 'Alternate DVI Mode' is enabled. I'm running an 18.1" DVI FP. Is this enabled by default to ensure compatibility with most DVI FPs, or ??? Is there a general performace enhancement by leaving it enabled? I do notice that the screen refreshes differently with it on, but can't determine any advantage to having it on. Thanks! BizSAR

Sep 9, 2004, 12:53 PM	#2
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	It's on by default with all ATi drivers I've tried also. I've never had a problem with it so I've always left it enabled. Still, I too have no idea what its for lol

Sep 9, 2004, 10:58 PM	Thread Starter #3
BizSAR HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Hmmm...the context/help for it says to enable if you are expiriencing issues. That would lead me to believe there was an issue when the tests were run after installation and reboot...at least that's what an user might think. Perhaps it's a software bug? Is it happening on the Omega-branded ATi drivers alone? I'll leave it checked for a while and see what happens/doesn't happen...

Nov 23, 2005, 03:58 AM	#4
katagi DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	just FYI guys... I am having ASUS Ferrari 4000 and after i tried DVI connection it blinked constantly and it was impossible to work - turned off Alternative mode - works fine now I am happy.

Nov 23, 2005, 01:50 PM	#5
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Its on but my monitor doesn't seem to care either way