We have the same issue with Vista final using a LCD. The workaround we can
find is to use an old 14" monitor during the bootup process! Any fix on this
annoying issue?


"WWW" wrote:
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> I faced the same problem even I installed the public release. Nothing could
> be displayed in the Boot Manager with an error message from my monitor. It
> was about the refresh rate "out of range" problem, indicating the screen
> display required 87 Hz for vertical while the monitor only supported 55-78 Hz.
>
> Has any update already been released which can solve this problem, or has
> anyone got any alternative solutions?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> "Buzbee" wrote:
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> > I have a Gateway DL31-1 monitor. My monitor supports
> > 640x480 at 60, 70 and 72 HZ (in all color modes) and 800x600 at 60 HZ only
> > (in all color modes). On vista boot-up I cannot see the Boot manager with
> > the OS
> > choices on RC1 and RC2 (scrambled video). Boot manager is there because if I
> > press the down arrow and then enter, I boot to my previous OS (XP). I assume
> > it uses a higher refresh rate
> > than my monitor can handle or possibly a higher resolution. I can see the
> > green bars after boot manager exits and the rest of the boot process
> > (possibly changing refresh rates?). If the NO GUI BOOT option is checked, I
> > cannot see anything until my desktop pops up. I guess it uses the same
> > refresh rate or resolution as boot manager. I've looked in bcedit and can't
> > seem to find a way to fix this. Any ideas? I don't want Vista to ruin my
> > monitor. This is something that needs to be fixed before public release.
> >
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