ATI Mach8 Video Adapter May Need BIOS Upgrade

Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q131876

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using an ATI Mach8 video adapter with the video drivers included with Windows 95, you may not be able to change the video resolution to a resolution greater than 640 x 480 x 16 colors.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by an outdated BIOS on the Mach8 video adapter. The BIOS version should be greater than 1.51v1. The adapter's BIOS version is displayed when you turn on your computer.

RESOLUTION

Please contact ATI about obtaining an upgraded BIOS for the video adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

The Mach8 video adapter is also known as the ATI 8514/Ultra video adapter.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbhw kbgraphic
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95
Additional reference words: 95 mach 8

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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