On 26/09/2011 05:57, larry moe 'n curly wrote:


123Jim wrote:

Windows 7 home premium 32 bit
Display adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4550

I've connected my usual CRT monitor in order to fix a few problems on
this computer but I can't access safe mode as I get the message

'Out of range - H: 75.0K V: 59.9'

75.0K is flashing in red
59.9 is blue.

Can you try uninstalling the LCD monitor in the Device Manager and
manually installing the driver for a standard 1024x768 @ 60 Hz
monitor? (tell Windows to show all hardware, not just the compatible
stuff) Then shut down, install the CRT monitor, and turn on the
computer again.

BTW, don't plug the monitor into the computer after the computer is
turned on because it might damage some hardware, especially the video
adapter. Just leave the monitor turned off until the Windows has
booted.

Thanks, I'll bare this in mind for the next time .. I've returned the
computer to the owner. .. till next time